The Shares
One side of the animal, your way. Every cut from a single, DNA-certified purebred Akaushi. 18 months on open pasture, finished on premium feed, processed fresh and shipped to your door.
$1,500
Non-Refundable Deposit
Final price calculated at $14/lb on actual hanging weight. Your deposit secures your reservation and is applied to the final balance.
Avg. Hanging Weight
300–375 lbs
Confirmed at processing
Est. Take-Home
180–244 lbs
~60-65% of hanging weight*
Price Per Lb
$14/lb
On hanging weight
Est. Total Range
~$4,200–$5,250
Before shipping*
The Details
A complete breakdown of your half share, from deposit to delivery. Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
* All weights and pricing are estimates. Actual hanging weight varies per animal and is confirmed after processing. Take-home yield depends on your cut sheet selections, bone-in vs. boneless choices, and the amount of trim. Every animal is unique in size and composition. Your final invoice will reflect the actual hanging weight of your specific animal multiplied by the per-pound rate, with your deposit applied. Shipping costs are determined by the processor and added separately.
Your Custom Cuts
After checkout, you fill out a custom cut sheet. You choose every cut, thickness, and preparation. Here's what you're working with.
~50–65 lbs
The crown jewels. Choose between T-bones or separate NY strips and filet mignon. Your call on every thickness.
Ribeyes, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, T-Bones, Sirloin, Chuck Steaks, Round Steaks
~28–38 lbs
From weeknight chuck roasts to holiday-worthy rib roasts. Sized to fit your family.
Chuck Roast, Arm Roast, Round Roast, Rump Roast
~18–25 lbs
The cuts that make buying whole worthwhile. Limited per animal, nearly impossible to find at retail.
Brisket, Short Ribs, Skirt Steak, Flank Steak, Osso Bucco
~35–65 lbs
You control the amount. Grind more sections for more ground beef, or keep them as roasts and steaks.
Ground Beef, Stew Meat, Chili Meat, Patties, Custom Sausage
Included
Rich marrow bones for the best bone broth you've ever made. Perfect for soups, stock, and traditional broths.
Soup Bones, Marrow Bones
Available with whole share purchases only
Organ meats and specialty offals are available exclusively with a whole share purchase. Consider upgrading for the full experience.
Heart, Oxtail, Liver, Tongue, Cheeks, Kidneys
Estimated weights are based on a typical animal in the 300–375 lb hanging weight range. Actual yields vary depending on the specific animal, your cut selections, bone-in vs. boneless choices, and the processor's trim. Your cut sheet lets you control exactly how the weight is distributed across categories.
From Pasture to Plate
Place your deposit to secure your share. Choose whole or half based on your household and freezer space.
Your animal spends 18 months on open pasture in the Texas Hill Country, then up to 12 months on a premium finishing diet to develop exceptional marbling.
Fill out your custom cut sheet. Choose every cut, thickness, and preparation. Your animal, your way.
Vacuum-sealed, cold-shipped directly from our USDA-inspected processor. Never warehouse-frozen.
The Breed
Akaushi is one of only four breeds classified as Wagyu in Japan. Known for its exceptional marbling, rich flavor, and tender texture, Akaushi produces beef with a higher concentration of oleic acid, the same heart-healthy fat found in olive oil.
Our herd is 100% purebred Akaushi with zero crossbreeding. Every animal is DNA-tested and registered to verify its genetics trace directly to the original Japanese bloodlines. When you're assigned an animal, you'll receive access to its purebreed DNA certificate through your customer dashboard.
Each animal spends its first 18 months on open pasture in the Texas Hill Country, grazing naturally. Then it enters a carefully managed finishing phase of up to 12 additional months on a premium diet designed to develop the exceptional marbling that defines true Wagyu beef.
"Akaushi" translates to "red cattle" in Japanese, and the name tells you everything.
18+12
Months Pasture + Finish
8+
Marbling Score
100%
Purebred, Never Crossed
Be Prepared
Before your beef arrives, make sure you're ready. Here's what to plan for based on your share type.
Whole Share
16+
Cubic Feet Minimum
A standard chest freezer or large upright freezer. We recommend having your freezer plugged in and running to temperature at least 24 hours before delivery.
Equivalent to a 7 cu ft chest freezer + your kitchen freezer
Half Share
8+
Cubic Feet Minimum
A compact chest freezer or a dedicated upright. Many families find a half share fits in a standard 5 to 7 cu ft chest freezer with room to spare.
Equivalent to a compact chest freezer
Storage Tips
Set to 0°F or below. Properly stored vacuum-sealed beef maintains peak quality for 12 months or more at this temperature.
Organize by cut type. Group steaks, roasts, and ground beef in separate sections or bins. Label what you plan to cook first.
Thaw in the fridge. For the best results, move cuts to the refrigerator 24 to 48 hours before cooking. Never thaw on the counter.
From Our Ranch
Common Questions
You pay a deposit today to reserve your share. After your animal is processed, we confirm the exact hanging weight and calculate your final price at the per-pound rate ($12.00/lb for whole, $14.00/lb for half). Your deposit is applied to the total, and you pay the remaining balance before we ship. Shipping costs are added separately based on the processor's rates and your location.
Hanging weight is the weight of the carcass after initial processing, before cutting into individual portions. Take-home weight is approximately 60 to 65% of hanging weight. The difference accounts for bone removal, trimming, and moisture loss during aging. The exact take-home yield depends on your cut selections, whether you choose bone-in or boneless cuts, and how much trim the processor removes. Every animal is different.
After checkout, you'll be guided through our custom cut sheet form. It walks you through every section of the animal, letting you choose between steaks, roasts, or ground beef for each primal. You pick steak thicknesses, roast sizes, how much sausage you want, and more. A live yield tracker shows you exactly how your choices affect the final breakdown. You can save your progress and come back anytime before the deadline.
A whole share gives you the complete animal. A half share gives you one side. Both get the same premium Akaushi beef and the same custom cut sheet experience. Key differences: whole shares are $12.00/lb (vs $14.00/lb for half), whole shares include organ meats, and whole shares get two of each single-per-side cut (two skirt steaks, two flanks, both brisket halves). Half shares require approximately 8+ cubic feet of freezer space; whole shares need 16+ cubic feet.
The moment your deposit is confirmed, you'll receive a personal account where your entire journey is tracked from start to finish. You'll be able to see when your animal is assigned, follow it through each stage of the process, from open pasture to finishing to processing, and receive updates as milestones are reached. Your dashboard includes access to your animal's DNA purebreed certificate, your custom cut sheet, invoices and payment history, and once shipped, live tracking so you know exactly when your beef will arrive.
Yes. Every animal in our herd is 100% purebred Akaushi with absolutely zero crossbreeding. Each one is DNA-tested and registered to verify its genetics trace directly to the original Japanese bloodlines. Many operations market crossbred cattle as "Wagyu," but we never will. When you're assigned an animal, you'll receive access to its purebreed DNA certificate through your customer dashboard.
Every order is vacuum-sealed, packed with dry ice, and shipped directly from our USDA-inspected processor. You'll receive tracking information and delivery updates through your customer dashboard. The beef is flash-frozen for shipping but never sits in a warehouse. From processing to your door, it's handled with care.
Yes, your deposit is fully refundable if you cancel before an animal has been assigned to your order. Once an animal is assigned and enters the finishing phase for your share, the deposit is non-refundable as we've committed resources to your specific order. Contact us directly if you need to discuss your reservation.
Ready to Reserve
Eighteen months of open pasture and up to a year of premium finishing. Your share of a single, purebred Akaushi, processed fresh and shipped to your door.
Reserve Your Share$1,500 deposit · $14/lb on hanging weight · Ships directly from processor
