Lee Graese founded Northstar Bison in 1994 but the dream began long before that. There’s something deeply grounding about knowing exactly where your food comes from. Not just the location, but the how—how it was raised, how it was treated, and how it makes its way to your plate.
The blog explores how to make perfectly tender, juicy roast beef using different cuts like chuck roast, rib roast, and bottom round roast—all grass-fed and available at Ferguson Farms. It covers:
If you’ve recently stocked up on nutrient-rich animal organs like liver, heart, or kidneys, you’re probably asking yourself the practical question: How long do these actually last in the fridge before I need to cook them?
Lunch meat, also known as deli meat or cold cuts, is a convenient protein option for sandwiches, wraps, and snacks. It includes freshly sliced meats, cured and smoked varieties, and specialty cold cuts like salami and bologna. When choosing lunch meat, opt for grass-fed and pasture-raised options, avoid unnecessary additives, and select fresh over pre-packaged for better quality.
Pasture-raised chicken offers superior flavor and texture due to its natural diet and free-range lifestyle. To enhance its taste, proper preparation is essential—brining, marinating, and resting the meat before cooking. The best cooking methods include roasting for a crispy, juicy result, slow cooking for tender meat, pan-searing for a crispy skin, and grilling for a smoky finish. Pairing it with fresh vegetables or flavorful sauces elevates the dish. By following these techniques, you can bring out the best in pasture-raised chicken.
Beef belly and brisket are two flavorful cuts of beef, but they have key differences. Beef belly is rich in fat and marbling, making it incredibly tender and ideal for slow cooking, roasting, or smoking. It’s often compared to pork belly for its melt-in-your-mouth texture. Brisket, on the other hand, is leaner and firmer, best known for BBQ and smoking due to its deep, beefy flavor. If you love juicy, buttery meat, beef belly is the better choice, while brisket is perfect for those who enjoy a firmer texture with a smoky finish. Both cuts offer delicious possibilities, depending on your cooking method.
