Scottish Highland Beef (sold out)

  Swallow Hill Farm     May 04, 2017

Sold Out

Sorry, but we no longer carry Highland beef.

We have a rare treat for those who may be interested in experiencing the unique flavor of Scottish Highland Beef. Thanks to a friend processing a Scottish Highland Steer and sharing it with us, we have one-half of a Highland Beef in stock.

Cuts available as of 5/4/17 include: Ground beef, ground chuck, round roasts, and Osso Bucco. This steer was 40 months old so fully mature; this results in a very rich beefy flavor but the steaks are a bit more firm in texture than that produced by younger beef.

The Highland breed has lived for centuries in the rugged remote Scottish Highlands. The extremely harsh conditions created a process of natural selection, where only the fittest and most adaptable animals survived to carry on the breed. Originally there were two distinct classes; the slightly smaller and usually black Kyloe, whose primary domain was the islands off the west coast of northern Scotland. The other was a larger animal, generally reddish in color, whose territory was the remote Highlands of Scotland. Today both of these strains are regarded as one breed – Highland. In addition to red and black, yellow, dun, white, brindle and silver are also considered traditional colors.

Outstanding Beef Quality: Unlike other breeds, Highlands are slow maturing making the meat tender, flavorful and succulent.

For more information on Scottish Highland Cattle, visit the American Highland Cattle Association web page at highlandcattleusa.org.

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