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Read this page first for general information about ordering.
Then go to the links in this table for pricing, product, and shipping information.
Grass-Fed Beef	Grass-Fed L amb	Grass-Fed Goat
Grass-Fed Pork	Grass-Fed Bison	Wild Ocean Fish
Pastured Poultry	Grass-Fed Dairy	Vegetables & Fruit
Pet Food	Health Supplements	Condiments
Book Store	Shipping Information

* No Sales Taxes On Food *

* Straightforward Pricing *

* You Select the Cuts You Desire *

* Lowest-Cost Shipping Alternatives *

* Personalized Service *

America's Leading Web Site Providing "Real Food"

for the Paleo, Hunter Gatherer, or Caveman diets.

Necessary Information for Ordering and Shipping

We have well over 100 meat products plus a slew of other "real" foods and very few weigh the same. Consequently "internet-style shopping carts" consisting of preboxed products are too impersonal and restrictive for our discriminating customers. To satisfy your particular needs, we go the extra mile to provide old-fashion, personalized service. At times we can even provide special meat cuts such as thicker cuts, special roasts, and other requests. Although, since the grass-fed meat business is still a "Mom and Pop thing" we can't possibly be as flexible as the specialty meat markets can be with their access to mass-produced grain-fed meats.

The best way to order or get answers to your questions is to contact us with a conventional e-mail message (second best method) or (the best way) use our toll-free telephone number 866-SLANKER (752-6537) or local line 903-732-4653. When you call, have your shopping list ready. For an example of what an order looks like and how to estimate its cost visit our FAQ Web page. When you contact us, you'll be communicating with a "real human being" (usually Chris or Ted). Naturally we want to make your purchasing experience a satisfying one. (Slanker's Grass-Fed Meats is the marketing "division" of our real working cattle ranch and it is located right on the ranch! Therefore if you call and the answering machine answers, PLEASE leave a message. We WILL call you back -- if we can understand the number.)

Sometimes the grass-based production system briefly restricts the availability of certain cuts and/or livestock meat products. Also, at times customers come in spurts and their orders exceed the prearranged processing rates for some cuts. Nevertheless, we always have a wide variety of meat cuts 365 days a year. So if you want meat, now is the time to call.

Yes, grass-fed meats cost more than Wal Mart's meats. But our meats are not "enhanced" with a 12% solution of water and chemicals to retain the water. Our meat is not mass produced by huge feedlots that feed grain nor is it processed in huge, "efficient" factories. That's why "real" foods usually cost more. They are literally produced the old fashion way. But you can make your shopping with us more affordable by ordering in bulk. Read on.

Seasonal Availability of Some Products

Grass-fed livestock products are impacted by the seasons. But we do our best to always have a good assortment of cuts on hand at all times. Go to Seasonal for more information on how we produce the highest quality grass-fed meats.

Minimum Order

The minimum, practical shipping order is 15 pounds totaling no less than $50. In the past, folks who ordered less were disappointed because they had to reorder so soon. Worst of all our costs were higher and so were the customers' shipping costs per pound. Consequently we set a minimum to make doing business more efficient for both the buyer and the seller. In most cases the lowest cost-per-pound shipping costs are for orders in increments of about 65 pounds and that is where our pricing discounts kick in. See below.

Since 35 pounds of meat will fit in a cubic foot, a 15-pound shipment is very small; about the size of a large shoe box. Many customers are amazed at the savings they gain when they order in bulk. In most cases, our 4% discount on orders of about 65 pounds will pay a good portion of the shipping costs. There's an 8% discount on orders eof about 130 pounds and a 12% discount on orders reaching 195 pounds!

During the hottest days of summer, some of the meat cuts in small 15-pound orders shipped via 4-Day Ground can experience some partial thawing (they'll be very cold, but not hard as a rock on arrival). Cold meat is still very safe to eat (for instance meat from a grocery store is only cool at best when you get it home) and can be refrozen without damaging the meat. But if even the remotest possiblity of thawed meat concerns you we suggest a larger order (larger orders travel much better and lower your per-pound shipping costs) or you can use 3-Day Select, 2-Day Air, or even Next-Day Air if needed. No matter which shipping method you choose, if we agree with your choice WE are responsible for the meat arriving in safe condition. Safe condition means the temperature of the meat is 50 degrees or less in the box. That is about the same temperature meat will be that you bring home from a grocery store. The USDA's "safe" temperature for storing refrigerated meat is 40 degrees -- and that is for storing. In nearly all cases our meats arrive frozen hard as a rock. If the shipping company delays a shipment for some reason (usually incompetence or inclement weather) our super-insulated shipping boxes are designed to hold the cold for longer than the required shipping time.

Our goal is to minimize your shipping costs and make our grass-fed meats more affordable. We build special boxes with industrial-quality insulation to protect your orders so you can comfortably take advantage of less expensive Ground Shipping services. Once again, if meat is lost, delayed, or misdirected in route by the shipper and ends up spoiled when you receive it, we pick up the tab! So the shipping method is just as important for us as it is for you. Click here for comprehensive shipping information.

Volume Buyer's Discount

When you purchase about 65 pounds of meat and/or dairy products we'll knock 4% off your purchase price. Purchase about 130 pounds and we'll knock off 8%! The discount jumps to 12% on orders reaching 195 pounds! Get a group together for a large purchase and you can dramatically reduce your shipping costs. See below.

Shipping Costs

To speed up the loading of this page we created a separate page for the shipping cost tables, zone maps, etc. From the information on that page you can calculate your approximate shipping costs for various scenarios. When you click on our Shipping Cost Tables page you'll see why our low-cost shipping rates have made us a popular source for grass-fed meats with folks on both coasts! As you can see from the map below we are centrally located within the continental United States, and that helps us provide excellent service coast to coast. Click here to view the "Shipping Cost Tables."

This map illustrates how close we are to most locations. We ship to all 50 states.

So what do really good-for-the-body grass-fed meats cost? For various cuts and straightforward pricing click on the appropriate link:

Beef Lamb Goat

Pork Bison Ocean Fish Poultry

Dairy Vegetables & Fruit Condiments

Pet Food Health Supplements Book Store

Shipping Info

You are also invited to "visit the ranch" and make your purchases in person. We have a small office-store-freezer complex that sits in a grove of trees literally in the middle of a couple of pastures. Drive in on the "cow path" and watch critters graze up close and personal while relaxing on the porch.

Bulk Purchases

We also sell beef by halves and quarters. Go to our Beef Page for full details.

It's Time to Start Eating Smart

NOW is the time to start eating smart. Contact Slanker's Grass-Fed Meats right now via e-mail or our national toll free number and put in your personalized meat order for real nutritious meat. When e-mailing include your name, the meat order, physical shipping address, telephone number, and payment particulars. We will respond personally to your order and questions. (Please leave a message on the answering machine if it answers. We are a ranch and we're not always sitting in the office.)

Our e-mail address is: goodmeat@slanker.com

The toll free number is: 866-SLANKER (752-6537)

The local number is: 903-732-4653

Beef's Nutritional Ledger
	Grain-Fed Beef	Grass-Fed Beef
Added Hormones	Usually	No
Fed Antibiotics	Usually	No
Fed Grain	Yes	No
Omega-3 Fatty Acid	0.1	1.22
Omega-6 Fatty Acid	3.1	1.08
CLA	0.21	1.46
Beta Carotene	41	87
Vitamin E	1.3	5.3
Vitamin A	10	52
Total Fat	High & Saturated	Proper Balance
Flavor	Bland/Pasty	Original and Bold
All Other Factors	Fair	Perfect
E. coli Danger	High	Minimal

Slanker's Grass-Fed Meats ships meats to the following states:

Serving Western, Eastern, and Central U.S.A. and more.
Alabama	Hawaii	Massachusetts	New Mexico	South Dakota
Alaska	Idaho	Michigan	New York	Tennessee
Arizona	Illinois	Minnesota	North Carolina	Texas
Arkansas	Indiana	Mississippi	North Dakota	Utah
California	Iowa	Missouri	Ohio	Vermont
Colorado	Kansas	Montana	Oklahoma	Virginia
Connecticut	Kentucky	Nebraska	Oregon	Washington
Delaware	Louisiana	Nevada	Pennsylvania	West Virginia
Florida	Maine	New Hampshire	Rhode Island	Wisconsin
Georgia	Maryland	New Jersey	South Carolina	Wyoming
Also Canada and Puerto Rico