Hubbard's Bald Mountain Farm Grassfed Grain Finished Stew Meat - $12.50/lb
Hubbard's Bald Mountain Farm Grassfed Grain Finished Stew Meat - $12.50/lb
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Premium Ready-to-Cook Cubes from Our Vermont Family Farm
Experience the exceptional flavor and convenience of premium stew meat from historic Hubbard's Bald Mountain Farm. These carefully trimmed, uniform cubes showcase the remarkable quality that comes from our grass-fed, grain-finished raising practices—combining the depth of flavor from pasture raising with perfect marbling for tender, flavorful results in every bite.
What Makes Our Stew Meat Exceptional:
- Raised on our own 300-acre Vermont farm by fifth-generation farmer Theo Hubbard
- Primarily grass-fed on nutrient-rich Vermont pastures
- Finished with grain for optimal marbling and flavor development
- Hand-cut into uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking
- Selected from premium cuts (chuck, round, and sirloin) for superior flavor
- Perfect balance of lean meat and marbling for moist, tender results
- Never treated with hormones or unnecessary antibiotics
Our stew meat offers exceptional convenience without sacrificing quality, providing pre-cut cubes from premium cuts that deliver rich flavor and ideal texture for slow-cooked dishes. Unlike mass-market alternatives that often come from a single, lesser quality cut, our stew meat includes a thoughtful blend of cuts that create complexity and depth in your finished dishes.
At Hubbard's Bald Mountain Farm Market, we honor traditional farming and cooking practices that have sustained our family operation for 140 years. Our grass-fed, grain-finished approach represents the perfect balance of sustainable raising practices and exceptional eating quality.
Cooking Recommendation: For best results, pat dry and brown in small batches to develop flavor, then slow cook with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and liquid until fork-tender. Perfect for traditional stews, soups, chili, curries, or braised dishes where the meat becomes tender and succulent through gentle, slow cooking.
Value Pricing: At $12.50/lb for premium, farm-raised stew meat, this represents excellent value compared to specialty butcher shops charging $15-18/lb for comparable quality.
Cut Selection
Our stew meat contains a thoughtful blend of premium cuts including chuck, round, and sirloin pieces, selected for their ideal combination of flavor, tenderness, and texture when slow-cooked. This variety creates more complexity and depth of flavor than stew meat sourced from a single cut.
The Grass-fed, Grain-finished Difference
Our stew meat benefits from the best of both worlds: grass feeding develops depth of flavor and nutritional benefits, while grain finishing during the final period enhances marbling for the perfect amount of fat needed for slow-cooking methods. This balanced approach results in beef that provides both remarkable flavor and succulence in the finished dish.
Preparation Methods
Our stew meat shines in numerous slow-cooking applications:
- Traditional Beef Stew: With root vegetables in rich broth
- Beef Bourguignon: French-style with red wine and mushrooms
- Beef & Barley Soup: Hearty winter classic
- Chili: Robust Southwestern favorite
- Curries: Versatile base for global flavors
- Beef Stroganoff: Cubes work perfectly in this creamy classic
Cooking Tips for Perfection
- Pat dry: Remove excess moisture before browning for better searing
- Brown in batches: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper caramelization
- Deglaze: Capture all browned bits after searing for maximum flavor
- Low and slow: Keep temperature low (300°F conventional oven, LOW for slow cookers)
- Natural thickener: Let flour-coated meat brown for a natural thickening effect
- Rest before serving: Allow stew to sit for 15-20 minutes after cooking for flavor development
Storage and Handling
- Keep refrigerated and cook or freeze within 3 days of purchase
- Can be frozen for up to 9 months when well-wrapped
- For best results, thaw completely in refrigerator before cooking
- One pound typically serves 3-4 people in hearty stew applications
