What makes grass-fed beef taste better?
The better taste comes from how the animals are fed. Most commercially grown beef cows are fed corn-based feed and artificial growth hormones, both of which maximize the amount of growth in the minimum amount of time. Since the cows are kept in tight quarters and can easily get sick, their diet often includes antibiotics. With a grass and chemical-free diet, the feed is a good quality pasture with a mix of grasses and other plants mixed in. Clovers, weeds, tree leaves, and shrubs are very healthy for your future steak. Grazing in pasture means the fat will be more thoroughly marbled with the muscles — meaning it will be more distributed throughout, which makes for more flavorful meat. How should I prepare the meat before starting the barbecue? Like commercially processed beef, meat you buy direct from a farmer can be frozen or grilled right away. You might want to marinate it; some grass-fed meat tends to dry out in cooking since it’s lower in fat, so monitor it a bit more carefully a
