frequently asked questions
Please see below for a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Should you have a question not addressed on this list, feel free to reach out and ask us!
The average is 3/4 inch thick, but you can do thicker or thinner based on your personal preference.
The average is 2, but it also depends on your personal preference.
The average is 3 pounds, but it varies based on personal preference.
You can select 1, 1.5, or 2 pound packages.
These will be trimmed and become ground beef.
Several factors influence the amount of ground beef you will receive such as bone-in versus bone-out cuts, trimming on retail cuts, and the percentage of fat will determine the yield of the carcass. Typically, you can expect 120-140 lbs for a whole, 60-70 lbs for a half, and 30-35 lbs for a quarter.
No. We don’t get to select the exact amount of each cut is produced. The consumer has say in what retail cuts they would like to receive. Some cuts are exclusive (T-Bone or Filet Mignon). The processors will call and guide you through those decisions. We are also here to help!
Treat it like a check list. Simply mark which cuts you would like to receive and leave blank those you are unsure about. We provide an example and are always here to help.
NORTH STAR MEATS
North Star Meats is proud to share our family farm’s quality product directly to consumers across Ohio. We strive to provide a wholesome product while fostering relationships to be a resource for the farm to table process.
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