Butcher
Boarri Craft Butchery
Corpus Christi
★4.9(193)Corpus Christi craft butcher focusing on locally sourced, curated meats and artisanal goods.
Pasture-RaisedNatural
Bulk Box
Farm Pickup
View DetailsBuy Half a Cow in Corpus Christi, Texas
4 local suppliers selling bulk beef in the Corpus Christi area. Prices in Texas typically range $10.00-13.00/lb per pound.
Avg. Rating
4.9 stars
881 reviews
Half Cow Cost
$2,500-3,500
in Texas
Best Season
October-December
peak availability
Hanging Weight
$5.50-7.50/lb
before processing
When to Buy in Texas
Fall (October-December) is the traditional harvest window when cattle are fat from summer grazing. For grass-fed, the spring flush (April-June) also produces excellent quality as cattle graze ryegrass and clover. Winter (January-March) often has lowest availability - cattle may be leaner without supplementation.
4 Suppliers in Corpus Christi
Butcher
Moody's Quality Meats
Corpus Christi
★4.9(647)Old-fashioned butcher shop in Corpus Christi manufacturing products in-house with traditional butchering techniques.
Natural
Bulk Box
Farm Pickup
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Champs Meat Market
Corpus Christi
★4.8(41)Corpus Christi and Victoria area retailer sourcing from Dean & Peeler (Premium Angus) and Peeler Farms (Wagyu).
Pasture-RaisedNatural
Bulk Box
Farm Pickup
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South Texas Beef (STX)
Corpus Christi
Large commercial processor in Corpus Christi with high safety standards, primarily B2B but influencing local supply.
NaturalDelivery
Bulk Box
Farm PickupLocal Delivery
View DetailsCorpus Christi Supplier Breakdown
Supplier Types
- 4 Butchers
Sourcing Options
- 2 offer Pasture-Raised
Delivery Options
- 4 offer Farm Pickup
- 1 offer Local Delivery
Local Tip for Texas Buyers
Request a 'Full Packer Cut' brisket (whole, fat cap on, point and flat connected) - essential for Texas-style smoking. Standard cut sheets often split or grind the brisket. Also request 80/20 ground beef ratio for proper burgers, and don't forget the oxtail.
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Frequently Asked Questionsabout buying beef in Texas
01
How much does half a cow cost in Texas?
Expect $2,500-3,500 total for a half cow in Texas. At $6.50/lb hanging weight (typical grain-finished rate), a 375 lb half runs about $2,440 to the rancher, plus $60-65 slaughter fee and $1.25/lb processing ($470). Your take-home yield is 240-250 lbs, making the effective cost $10-13/lb for everything from ground beef to ribeyes.
02
What breeds are best for Texas bulk beef?
American composite breeds excel in Texas heat. Brangus (3/8 Brahman, 5/8 Angus) delivers excellent marbling with heat tolerance. Beefmaster and Santa Gertrudis are also outstanding. Pure Angus is common in North Texas and produces superior marbling but requires more management in the heat. Texas Longhorn is very lean - great for health-conscious buyers but yields less meat.
03
What's the difference between Custom Exempt and USDA inspected beef?
Custom Exempt is the standard for half/quarter purchases. You buy the live animal before slaughter, then pay the butcher for processing. The meat is stamped 'NOT FOR SALE' and is only legal for your household. USDA-inspected beef can be sold by the cut but costs more. Both are safe - the difference is legal, not quality.
04
How do I transport beef in Texas heat?
Texas heat can spoil meat fast. Use high-quality roto-molded coolers (Yeti, RTIC), not cheap styrofoam. Transport in the air-conditioned cab, never a hot truck bed. The butcher freezes meat to -10°F - pack it tight with no air gaps. A 2-hour drive in a 130°F truck bed can start thawing the outer layers.