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Master the art of customizing your beef share with our complete guide to reading and filling out a cut sheet. Get exactly the cuts you want, how you want them.
A cut sheet is a form you fill out to specify exactly how you want your beef processed. It tells the butcher how to cut each part of the animal, what thickness you prefer, and how you want everything packaged.
Think of it as your blueprint for customizing your beef share to match your cooking style and preferences.
This section lets you specify how you want your steaks cut:
Specify how you want your roasts prepared:
Choose how you want your ground beef packaged:
Request specific specialty cuts if desired:
1 inch (most popular): Perfect for most cooking methods, great balance of tenderness and flavor.
3/4 inch: Good for quick cooking, slightly less expensive cuts.
1.5-2 inches: Premium thickness for special occasions, requires longer cooking time.
Bone-in: More flavor, traditional presentation, slightly more weight (bone included).
Boneless: More usable meat, easier to cook, takes up less freezer space.
Most people choose bone-in for steaks (T-bone, porterhouse) and boneless for roasts.
80/20 (most popular): Great flavor, perfect for burgers and meatballs.
85/15: Good balance of flavor and leanness.
90/10 or 93/7: Leaner option, less fat, good for health-conscious cooking.
Usually, you can make changes up to 2-3 weeks before processing. After that, the butcher may have already started work. Always check with your farmer or processor about their policy.
If you're unsure, choose standard options (1" steaks, 80/20 ground beef, 3-4 lb roasts). You can always get more creative next time.
Don't hesitate to ask your farmer or processor for advice. They're experts and can help you make the best choices for your cooking style.
Think about how you cook. If you grill often, you might want thicker steaks. If you make lots of ground beef dishes, consider larger packages.
Remember that more steaks means less ground beef, and vice versa. Think about what you'll actually use.
Write down what you ordered so you can adjust next time based on what worked well and what didn't.
Now that you know how to read a cut sheet, join our buyer list to be notified when shares become available from trusted farmers in your area.
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