09/22/2026
Two Years Ago We Bought a Whole Cow… We’re Still Eating It! 🐄🥩😂
Hey everyone! I figured I’d share our experience buying a whole cow because it’s definitely been an adventure.
First off, I completely understand that buying a whole cow isn’t possible for everyone because of the cost or freezer space. But if you have the means and the room, I’d absolutely consider doing it. 👍
The cow itself cost $1,800, plus $250 for processing at the butcher. In the end, we brought home 1,016 pounds of beef! 😳🥩
The butcher gave us tons of options for how we wanted everything cut, and we ended up having about 400 pounds ground into hamburger.
The Good 👍🔥
You really can’t beat roughly $2/lb for steaks and beef in general. The quality was unbelievable, and we even got to choose how we wanted the beef raised and finished, including grain vs. grass. 🥩👌
The Bad 😂
1,000 pounds of beef is A LOT of beef.
I was completely unprepared when I went to pick it up. I showed up with four coolers thinking I had plenty. Nope. 😂 I ended up needing about 10 more coolers!
It was roughly 30 milk crates packed completely full. 🥩📦
And remember, a cow only gives you two briskets, a limited number of steaks, and only so many of those highly desirable cuts. That means you end up with A LOT of roasts and ground beef.
There were definitely times when I found myself thinking, “You know what sounds really good right now? A ham and cheese sandwich.” 😂🥪
Two Years Later… 🥩❄️
We’re still eating it!
The beef has been stored in a deep freezer at around -20°F the entire time, and honestly, I haven’t noticed any significant degradation in the meat.
Even the ground beef, which wasn't vacuum-sealed, tastes just as good as it did when we first got it. 👍
We probably still have around 200 pounds left, which we’re hoping to work through before summer.
After that, we’ll probably order another whole one… but only after a six-month detox involving mostly fish and chicken. 😂🐟🐔
TL;DR 📝
If you can afford it and have the freezer space, buying a whole cow can be an incredible experience.
We’ve also been able to give a ton of beef to friends and family, which honestly feels pretty damn good. ❤️
$2/lb steaks sounds amazing… until you’ve been eating them for two years straight. 😂🥩
Sometimes even the most delicious steak can make you crave a sandwich. 😜
