26 ACEQUIA ROAD
GANADOS DEL REY ANIMAS, NEW MEXICO 88020
{575} 640-5904
ganadosdelrey@gmail.com Live Portion Beef Animal Order Form
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Check one for deposit: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. _____ ½ Animal $400.00 _____ Whole Animal $500.00
Cost of animal is figured on cost plus basis, quarterly. Payment is calculated from the live weight of the animal at time of slaughter on a per pound basis.
Price per Lbs. $2.04 effective until September 21, 2014
Processing paid separately to processor.
Amount paid: __________
Please complete the above form and return
Receipt of Payment
Date: __________ From: _________________________ Ganados Del Rey 26 Acequia Rd. Amount: _________ Animas, NM 88020 (575)6405904, ganadosdelrey@gmail.com
(For Office Use) GANADOS DEL REY Custom Finishers of Free Ranging “Criollo” Cattle For Beef Consumption Descendant from the original cattle that the Spanish brought to the Americas from Spain in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries, by order of the King and Queen. They are the original beef cattle on four continents, Europe, North, Central and South America. Renowned for their ability to adapt and thrive in varied range land environments from harsh arid conditions to lush mountain pastures, with beneficial environmental impact, while still producing healthy, tender, flavorful beef. “Criollo's” have earned the title of The King of Beef and have produced the beef for kings. They are a true old world “Heritage” Breed. Benefits Enjoy the health benefits of low saturated fats, low cholesterol and fewer calories. Criollo beef is higher in protein, iron, zinc and other essential minerals and nutrients. It is tender, flavorful and juicy. Produced by the Guldemann family, a full time ranching family in Southwest New Mexico, your purchase helps support a family agricultural enterprise with the heritage and traditions that are part of all the Americas. How these cattle are produced All the beef these cattle produce is done so in a sustainable manner. Ranch raised and grazed on native and irrigated pastureland. They are finished for up to 120 days on our farm during the growing season or on a complete vegetarian diet of quality forage and other plant products in a stress free environment. They have never been fed corn, animal fat or any animal byproducts. Although not certified organic, this beef is raise without the use of synthetic growth hormones, subtherapeutic antibiotics , chemically produced pesticide, herbicides or fertilizers. Our goal is to finish these animals in the most environmentally and economically sustainable manner as possible. Although they range on irrigated or native most of the year. During the dormant season and times of drought all possible efforts are made to feed these animals on locally produced forage and forage by products that help support community agriculture. No feedlots, no corn, our cattle roam free and always enjoy moving about their range. Your purchase of beef steers from Ganados del Rey also supports your community’s agricultural industry and your money stays in the community where it does the most good. These cattle are a product of Hidalgo County, NM. The Price The cost of the animal is figured quarterly. Payment is calculated from the live weight of the animal at time of slaughter on a per pound basis. Ask for quotes. Live animal weights range from 700 to 1000 pounds when finished. Payment for animal is due at time of slaughter. Processing Slaughter and processing is paid for separately to a custom processing facility. Under certain conditions we deliver the animal to the processor free of charge. We recommend and will deliver to Lee Jackson at Silver City New Mexico. He has a small clean custom processing plant and is dedicated to quality service and the humane treatment of the animals before slaughter. Carcases are dry aged and all cuts are double wrapped and frozen. The cost is $.95 per pound of the aged hanging carcass weight. Processing must be paid separately for when you pick up your beef. All carcasses are aged 1421 days.
How much will it cost?
After all fees have been paid, you can expect your beef to cost you approximately $8.50 per pound across all cuts. This may very depending on costs of feed, price of cattle, yield and production.
Orders You can order either a whole steer or halves. A deposit is required on all orders, $400 for ½’s and $500 for a whole animal. To order, fill out the accompanying order form and return. A half carcass, cut and wrapped, will yield about 130160 pounds of beef. All deposits are non refundable.
Cooking Suggestions for Desired Results
You will not believe the quality of this beef until you try it. The flavor and aroma are exquisite, buttery in impression with earthy overtones of our desert southwest environment. The texture of the steaks and roast are short grained for added tenderness. Once you have tried the ground beef you won’t want any other.
With more than ample marbling, the cooked beef is surprisingly more juicy as compared to commercial beef. Over cooking will make it dry and tough. When cooking a 4 pound roast preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Add whatever seasoning or rub you desire and with ½ cup of moisture either cooking wine or water in a roasting pan with a tight lid or foil, reduce heat to 250 and cook for about 30 min per pound. When cooking a steak, check degree of doneness by using a diner fork and pressing with the tines flat on the steak from the center to the out side and check for sponginess or firmness of the meat. The firmer the steak feels the more done it is. This method takes a little practice.
When cooking steaks or hamburgers, whether on an outdoor grill or in an iron skillet, sear both sides on a high heat to help hold the juices in. Although steaks can be safely eaten rare, always cook ground beef till it is well done or the juices are clear and not red or pink.
If you have any questions about this beef or suggestions when cooking please do not hesitate to contact us. Enjoy.
Total Cost of Your Beef After Processing and What it Will Yield
If you buy one whole steer with a 800 lb live weight @ the current price of $2.04 per lb, it will cost $1632 at the time it is killed. Each steer will weigh differently from 700 to900 lbs. They are weighed the day they go to the processor. I will send you an invoice at that time. Your deposit will be applied to the final purchase price.
Cost of processing is figured by the dry hanging weight which is the weight of the carcass after the dry aging is finished. This weight on a 800 lb live steer will be approximately 480lbs and cost you $ .95 per lb equaling $456.00, paid to the processor when you pick up your custom cut, wrapped and frozen beef. The total you will pay for the live steer and to have it processed will be $2088.
An eight hundred lb steer will yield approximately 240 of beef. The per lb cost across all cuts will average $8.70 each. All of the above cost are approximate depending on how much the live steer weighs at time of slaughter, how much it yields and how you want it cut up.