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Welcome to Beef EDU presented by Painted Hills Natural Beef. On this page, we answer your frequently asked questions, talk about the beef industry, teach you some of our favorite beef cooking tips and help you get to know our ranchers and our beliefs on raising cattle and producing healthy sustainable food. Have something you have been wondering? Be sure to submit your requests for future posts in the form at the bottom of this page.
Is Beef Jerky a Good Snack?
The origins of jerky are debated, but evidence suggests various cultures around the world have been drying meat for preservation for millennia. Native Americans in
A World of Beef: Exploring 4 Global Dishes
Culture refers to shared values and practices, language, religion, and art, but cuisine has our attention. As ranchers and beef lovers, we tend to eat
What is the highest quality American beef?
What is the highest quality American beef? Prime is the highest quality available, having more marbling and intramuscular fat than any other grade, yielding unmatched
What is naturally raised beef?
Knowing where your beef comes from is a movement we support through and through. As you rise up to question how food was raised and
When beef changes color is it bad?
When beef changes color is it bad? On February 21, MeatsPad discussed in their podcast how American consumers’ preference for bright red beef. The podcast
Do cows get cold? How we keep cattle warm in the winter
Do cows get cold? How we keep cattle warm in the winter: proper water and feed is the quickest answer. Let us explain here!
Gift Guide for Girls
Tis the season for giving gifts! Here are a few ideas for the ladies that they’re sure to love. Ideas from our kitchen must-haves!
Easy December Dinner Ideas
Easy December Dinner Ideas We have a lot of weeknights to get through in between all the Christmas parties, parades, and any other function that
Gift Guide for the Guys
Gift Guides for Guys The ultimate gift guide for all the guys who test click tongs; ranging from seasoned pitmasters to BBQ enthusiasts. This curated
What is a sirloin flap?
What is a sirloin flap? Get the low down on beef cuts from the professionals at Painted Hills Natural Beef!
Do I put sauce on my steak?
Do I put sauce on my steak? If enjoy the natural beefy flavor of a steak, you probably prefer to enjoy it without any sauces.
3 Tips to Smoke Beef on your Smoker
What to do when smoking beef: 1. Use a high quality piece of meat Having a high quality piece of meat is the first step

What can you do with a chuck roll?
Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, we processed 2 full chuck rolls in our kitchen. Scott Mertens, VP of Sales for Painted Hills and
Why should you slow thaw frozen meat?
We know how it goes. You think about it, get busy, and forget until you need to be preparing. At that point, it’s been sitting
Top 5 Best Burgers in the Pacific Northwest
best burgers in the Pacific northwest: Made with painted hills natural beef There is never a bad time to sink your teeth into one of
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