How does the tenderness of Lighthouse Farm grass-fed beef compare with that of conventional beef?
Tenderness, juiciness and flavor in the meat of any animals is generally enhanced by the “marbling” of meat. That is the small layers of fat scattered throughout the meat. Marbling is important and difficult to put on an animal without feeding a concentrated diet including grain. However it is possible for 100% grass-fed beef and lamb to marble on grass. Factors include the breed of the animal, the quality of the grass, and the diet for the last 30 days. At Lighthouse Farm, our rotational grazing program keeps our animals on lush grass all the time. In addition, we choose breeds that marble well on grass.
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