What is hindquarters?

1. Where are the hindquarters?
2. What are the hindquarters of an animal called?
3. What kind of meat is a hind quarter?
4. What's in a hind quarter?
5. Which is better front or hind quarter of beef?
6. How many steaks are in a hind quarter?
7. How many kg is a hind quarter?
8. What cuts do you get in a 1/4 cow?
9. Is buying a 1/4 cow worth it?
10. How much does a 1/4 cow typically cost?
11. How much freezer space do I need for a quarter cow?

Where are the hindquarters?

hindquarters, the rear part of an animal.

What are the hindquarters of an animal called?

hind·quar·ter

The posterior portion of a side of beef, lamb, veal, or mutton, including a hind leg and one or two ribs. 2. hindquarters The posterior part of a quadruped, adjacent to the hind legs.

What kind of meat is a hind quarter?

The hindquarter is where the Porterhouse and T-bone; or alternately the New York and tenderloin; the sirloin; London Broil; and round steaks come from – we'll hit that one a different time, but suffice to say if you're looking for the most expensive steaks, you want the hindquarter shares.

What's in a hind quarter?

The hindquarter produces the short loin, sirloin, rump, round, and flank.

Which is better front or hind quarter of beef?

The hindquarter is ultimately more expensive to purchase, but it contains a lot of those flavorful steaks and meats. The front quarter is a more economical option since it doesn't have some of those premium steaks. If you're torn between which is better, there is a third option you can ask about.

How many steaks are in a hind quarter?

Includes typically 2-3 New York steaks, 2-3 Rib Steaks, 2 Tenderloin/Filets, 2 Sirloin Steaks or 2 sirloin tip steaks, 2-3 roasts, either arm, top, bottom, round and/or chuck, and 1 lb.

How many kg is a hind quarter?

Both fore- and hind-quarters weigh in at ±40kg to ±50kg (Click here for a diagram of the different cuts):

What cuts do you get in a 1/4 cow?

Roughly speaking, 1/2 of your meat will be ground and stew, 1/4 will be roasts (chuck, shoulder, rump, sirloin tip etc.) and 1/4 will be steaks (sirloin, prime / rib, T-bone, filet mignon, tenderloin etc.).

Is buying a 1/4 cow worth it?

Buying a whole cow or half a cow (not a quarter cow) will get you the best deal. A whole or a half cow is comparable in price when you break down the hanging weight and finished cuts price per pound. But a quarter cow is more expensive than both, running between $7.07 – $9.28 per pound.

How much does a 1/4 cow typically cost?

The average price of a Quarter Beef ranges from $613 – $800 based on an average-sized beef. Your cost may vary based on the weight of your beef. We require a small deposit of $75 to reserve your Quarter Beef.

How much freezer space do I need for a quarter cow?

When you order a quarter beef, you'll receive approximately 100 – 130 pounds of Christensen Ranch freezer beef. You'll need at least 10 cubic feet of freezer space to accommodate your freezer beef.