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About Gnarled Oak Farm

Hernando, Mississippi

Gnarled Oak Farm is a small family farm in the Mississippi Hill country. We raise Belted Galloway cows (the Oreo cows) and other heritage breeds of livestock, including sheep, pigs, turkeys, chickens, all on pasture. We work hard to do it in a way that enhances clean water, wildlife, and ecosystem health.

 

We believe in diversity. And soil health. And that ecosystem health is directly linked to human health. Our mission is to foster a system that improves the environment while providing food and other regenerative products to a growing community. We believe that regenerative practices can do that and more. Our practices include intensive rotational grazing, planting cover crops, no sprays, no tillage, and plant and livestock diversity.

 

We started farming in 2017 and have been expanding and diversifying since then.

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All of our meat comes directly from farmers or butcher shops in the United States. This is especially important with ground beef for a few reasons.

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ChopLocal is home to both grassfed and cornfed ground beef. If you prefer one over the other, use the filters to sort the products and find the ground beef that's right for you.

 

FAQ About Ground Beef

What is ground beef?

Ground beef is also called hamburger, minced beef or beef mince.
Ground beef is beef that has been finely chopped wtih a meat grinder. It is an incredibly versatile meat that can be used a variety of recipes.
The beef that is used for ground beef is often less desirable, less tender cuts of beef. Grinding the beef tenderizes it and adds value. Often, fattier cuts are mixed with lean cuts in ground beef, which is another way to add value.

How do you cook ground beef?

Ground beef can be used for many different recipes. It can be formed into hamburger patties, meatballs or meatloaf. Or, ground beef can be cooked as crumbles and used in chili, tacos, and other delicious recipes.

What temperature should ground beef be cooked to?

Ground beef should be cooked to 160 degrees Farenheit, which is well done. Some people prefer to cook their hamburger patties to rare or medium-rare but this carries a greater risk of food-borne illness.

 

How long can ground beef be stored in the freezer?

Ground beef can be stored in the freezer for at least 6 months. If you have a deep freeze that is not opened often, ground beef can be stored for a year or more without any problems.

How do you thaw ground beef?

USDA recommends thawing ground beef in the refrigerator. Many people will set their meat on the counter to thaw, but you do run the risk of bacteria growth if the meat becomes too warm.

You can also thaw ground beef quickly in a bowl of cold water. Put the package of ground beef in a sealed ziploc baggie and fill a bowl (or sink) with water. (Experts recommend cold water to keep the outer layer of the beef at a safe temperature.) One pound of ground beef will defrost in about an hour with this method.


How to cook ground beef?

Tacos, lasagna, meatballs — the possibilities are endless.
Check out some of our favorite ground beef recipes: https://choplocal.com/blog/buy-ground-beef-online/

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Gnarled Oak Reviews

Lovely family-operated farm on beautiful property. The owners were wonderful and generous with their time. Fantastic selection of meats and products. Highly recommend!

We cooked the New York Strip steaks and they were literally the best steaks we've ever had!

Their sausage is the best we have ever had!

The best beef I've ever eaten! Nice job guys!

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Pasture-raised beef, pork and lamb from Hernando, MS
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