How is the meat delivered?
In our environmentally friendly, eutectic cold plate trailer. It holds your meat at a constant -21 degrees Fahrenheit for safe delivery.
I work during the day, when can I get meat delivered?
Farm Direct Meat, LLC offers convenient evening delivery.
Do I need to be home for delivery?
Yes, unless you have a separate, locked mechanicals room with a freezer where you accept grocery and other deliveries.
I don’t have a freezer; where or what size should I get.
Please see our link to our recommended local supplier. Their freezer experts can help you decide what size you need.
What happens if a farmer is unable to fill an order due to accident or injury to an animal or if an animal doesn’t pass inspection?
The consumer is given a choice of a comparable animal from the same farm, a comparable animal from a different farm, or a refund. In some cases there may be a slight delay in filling your order.
Is the meat inspected?
Farm Direct Meat, LLC uses only processors who are either USDA or Indiana State Department of Health inspected. An identifying stamp assures you that the meat has met their standards, just like meat available at a grocery store.
What does dry aged mean?
The carcass is hung in a temperature and humidity controlled environment to concentrate flavors and improve tenderness. This moisture loss also saves you money because you do not pay for the water that evaporate in this process. Dry-aged beef is what most high end restaurants serve. It is an art form, like aging wine, that requires skill and experience in judging the optimal length of time an individual carcass should hang. Beef is aged 2-3 weeks, lamb and buffalo 1 week. Pork and poultry are not aged, although smoking these products requires one week.
What is the difference between liquid smoking and traditional smoking?
Traditional smoking is done over a fire using wood, liquid uses a concentrated natural smoke mist at specific temperatures. Both yield good results although your individual taste may prefer one or the other.
Why are there preservatives and nitrates in bacon, ham and sausage?
They are required to ensure food safety and preserve flavor. Though there are other methods that do not use these preservatives, they are very time consuming and labor intensive, which would require a significant increase in our prices. We hope to be able to offer them as an option in the future.
Can I get meat without these preservatives?
Yes. Just order bacon and ham “fresh,” not smoked. You can then smoke these cuts in a home smoker or grill with wood chips.
What is a fresh ham roast? How do I cook it?
A fresh ham looks more like a shoulder or loin roast and can be similarly cooked. It does not have the pink color or salt taste of cured ham.
Do you ship meat?
No. It is our philosophy that local foods are preferable to those shipped internationally or cross-country, and that buying locally is environmentally more ethical. We will help you find a farmer in your area who has a similar product.
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