Fall is here and the colder temps mean I want nothing but warm and comforting meals pretty much exclusively. This time of year is also when I love to cook with pork; it’s fantastic for low and slow cooking and pairs really well with fall veggies and even fruit. Here are my current favorite pork […]
This post has been rattling around in my head for quite some time now. It’s no secret or surprise that when it comes to shopping for meat I am always in favor of supporting local ranchers at the source but I know that doing so does come at a premium compared to just stopping by […]
When we first began raising livestock, the main reason was to feed our family. We wanted to know what was in our foods, where it came from and how it was raised. From birth to butcher, we wanted to know the process and connect deeper to our food source. We raised a giant veggie garden […]
INGREDIENTS: 1 beef Top Round Steak, cut 1-1’2″ thick (about 2 pounds) Marinade: 3/4 cup beef broth (preferably homemade for even more depth of flavor) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce (sub coconut aminos if you’re avoiding soy) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon […]
Most grocery stores have all their beef roasts just labeled….”beef roast”. So, when a customer comes to our Ranch Store or sees our options online, it can feel a bit overwhelming! A top clod shoulder roast has a thicker strip of fat that can often be intimidating to budding chefs. That fat, though, just adds […]
I took the time this week to move Petunia into the parlor. I have absolutely loved milking in my little dairy shed but with the weather the way it is, it was time to move into a place I could keep cleaner. The cement floor means less debris and milking with a machine means less […]
We’re looking for the right individual to join our team as a Ranch Hand Intern. The right person for our crew is a quick learner, pays attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. The rest of it, we can teach. Experience with livestock is a plus. Must be willing to work in all weather, […]
INGREDIENTS For the Potatoes 2 and 1/2 to 3 pounds yellow potatoes 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 and 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon parsley 1 and 1/2 teaspoons rosemary salt + pepper For the Lamb 3 and 1/2 to 4 pounds lamb leg I used bone-in, it’s typically more […]
4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes INGREDIENTS 12 lamb loin chops (1-inch thick) or lamb rib chops 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, grated or minced 2 Tablespoons minced fresh rosemary 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (is this 1 lemon) Zest of 1 lemon 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ […]
I remember researching every curriculum under the sun. It was overwhelming and as the books kept arriving, my mom brain was so excited to begin diving into them. However, as I began lesson planning, I realized we were going to be “doing school” for 5-6 hours a day and honestly, my kids were WAY too […]
After a lot of mistakes and frustration on our part, we decided to revamp our box return program and are grateful for those who continue to help us recycle our custom shipping liners. This decision didn’t come lightly but, I have come to realize my limits and think this will help a lot. Your continual […]
When we first began raising livestock, the main reason was to feed our family. We wanted to know what was in our foods, where it came from and how it was raised. From birth to butcher, we wanted to know the process and connect deeper to our food source. We raised a giant veggie garden […]
12 sliders Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS Meat and Veggies 2 lbs American Lamb boneless leg of lamb or lamb sirloin 1 yellow onion, large size, thinly sliced 2 cups mushrooms sliced 1 red pepper large, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 3 tablespoon […]