Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
> After the recent discussion about grass fed beef vs. grain fed beef, I
> ordered our usual Allen Bros. ribeyes (grain fed)
> http://www.allenbrothers.com/ and also ordered our newly-found Neff
> Family Ranch ribeyes (grass fed) http://www.nfrnaturalbeef.com/ . We
> will be carefully grilling one of each tomorrow night (Saturday),
> carefully halving each so the DH and I can compare one against the
> other. Will make a full report back. After reading about the feed lots
> (grain fed) cattle, I am hoping that the grass fed beef knocks us off
> our feet. YMMV, but even if it's a wash, I'm inclined to go with grass
> fed henceforth.
>
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

Looking forward to the results of your cookoff.

I'm going to predict that the grass fed will be a bit more flavorful,
but the grain fed a bit more tender. But given the commerical quality of
beef today, both will be pretty good.

Can you elaborate a bit more on your concerns regarding feed lots?

My grandfather worked in a packing plant. Never had the opportunity to
tour the place myself (too young at the time), but I remember him
telling me stories. And after he retired, he worked at a livestock sales
auction for a while. He sometimes took me there. Not exactly a feed lot,
but similar. Considering how cattle are handled, you'd wonder exactly
why people would even think about eating them. But then again, lobsters
look like big bugs and that doesn't stop us from eating them!