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Ends Meat
Brooklyn
★4.8(181)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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View DetailsBuy Half a Cow in Brooklyn, New York
4 local suppliers selling bulk beef in the Brooklyn area. Prices in New York typically range $8.33-14.23/lb per pound.
Avg. Rating
4.7 stars
1,116 reviews
Half Cow Cost
$2,000-3,800
in New York
Best Season
September-December
peak availability
Hanging Weight
$3.50-8.50/lb
before processing
When to Buy in New York
Fall harvest (September-December) is the 'Grass-Fed Peak' when cattle come off lush summer pastures with maximum beta-carotene in the fat and best marbling. Book in spring (March-May) for fall delivery. Processing bottlenecks mean 6-12 month advance planning is essential.
4 Suppliers in Brooklyn
Butcher
Paisanos Butcher Shop
Brooklyn
★4.7(513)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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The Meat Hook
Brooklyn
★4.6(295)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Prospect Butcher Co.
Brooklyn
★4.5(127)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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View DetailsBrooklyn Supplier Breakdown
Supplier Types
- 2 Farms
- 2 Butchers
Sourcing Options
Delivery Options
- 4 offer Farm Pickup
Local Tip for New York Buyers
The geographic price arbitrage is real: the 'Value Belt' of Western NY (Steuben, Allegany, Chautauqua counties) offers prices $1,000+ less than Hudson Valley for a whole cow. The 4-5 hour drive from NYC saves money and connects you with traditional Amish/Mennonite processing communities. Holstein beef is your 'moneyball' play—Prime eating at a discount.
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Frequently Asked Questionsabout buying beef in New York
01
What does half a cow cost in New York?
Prices vary dramatically by region and tier. Value Tier (Holstein/dairy cross in Western NY): $1,600-1,900 total. Standard Tier (Angus grain-finished in Finger Lakes): $2,000-2,500. Premium Tier (grass-fed in Hudson Valley): $2,800-3,800+. Your effective take-home cost ranges from $8.33/lb for value to $14.23/lb for premium.
02
Is grass-fed beef always better than grain-finished?
'Better' is subjective. Grass-fed beef is leaner with a robust, mineral-rich flavor and often yellowish fat from beta-carotene. Grain-finished is milder and fattier—closer to supermarket taste. If you're used to conventional beef, pure grass-fed can be a shock. 'Pasture-Raised, Grain-Finished' is often the best transition for first-time bulk buyers.
03
Why is my bulk beef darker than grocery store beef?
Supermarket beef is often wet-aged in plastic and sometimes treated with carbon monoxide to maintain bright red color. Your local bulk beef is dry-aged (hung in a cooler 14-21 days), which oxidizes the myoglobin to a deeper burgundy or purple-red. This is a hallmark of quality aging, not spoilage. The meat will bloom to red when exposed to air.
04
Can I split a half cow with a friend in New York?
Yes, 'cow-pooling' is very common. Tell the farmer and butcher before the cut sheet is filled out. Some butchers will split boxes for a small fee; others require you to sort upon pickup. Note that a split half cannot be cut two different ways—you must agree on a single cut specification with your partner.