Grass Fed Cooking Tips

By now, you know that grass fed, grass finished beef is leaner and healthier for you. What you may not know is that it cooks up 30% faster than grain fed beef because there is less fat. Here are a few tips to help you cook up your beef so it's tender and juicy:

• Coat in olive oil before grilling. This will prevent sticking and help to retain moisture.
• Marinate lean cuts before cooking. Lean cuts are NY Strips, Filet Mignon, etc.
• Cook slower and at lower temperatures.
• Add moisture to cuts like chuck roasts while cooking (water, gravy, beef broth.)
• Never use a fork that will puncture your meat while turning. Use tongs!

Here's a PDF from Eating Fresh with more grass fed cooking tips: http://www.eatingfresh.com/Tips4GF.pdf

Here's a great video from the NC Dept of Ag's "The Produce Lady" on cooking grass fed beef:

Enjoy your beef and the benefits of eating healthier!