Thinking about a beef share? Here is how the process works at Iron Wood Meat Company: clear, straightforward, and built around exceptional Oregon Wagyu-Angus beef.
- Choose Your Share
Choose a Quarter, Half, or Whole beef share based on your household, freezer space, and how much variety you want.
Each share includes a broad selection of steaks, roasts, ground beef, and other cuts from across the animal. Our beef is raised in Tillamook County and processed at a USDA-inspected facility.
- Purchase at the Estimated Price
Purchase your share at the estimated price shown on its product page. The estimate is based on expected hanging weight and is collected at checkout to reserve your share.
- Harvest, Aging & Cut Sheet
Your animal is scheduled for harvest at the next available date, then dry-aged to develop tenderness and flavor.
Before cutting, we will provide a cut sheet so you can choose details such as steak thickness, roast sizes, ground-beef packaging, soup bones, and other preferences. If you are unsure, we will help you choose a balanced mix for your freezer.
- Final Weight & Adjustment
After processing, the butcher confirms the final hanging weight. If the final total differs from the estimated amount paid at checkout, we will send an invoice for any remaining balance or issue a refund for any overpayment.
Any selected processing options or cut-and-wrap fees will be communicated clearly.
- Pickup or Delivery
Local pickup is available at the processor or through a scheduled meetup in Tillamook County, the Portland metro area, or the Oregon Coast.
Cold shipping may be available within Oregon and Washington when weather and carrier conditions allow. See our Shipping & Pickup page for complete details.
- Plan Your Freezer Space
A Quarter Share typically requires about 4–5 cubic feet of freezer space.
A Half Share typically requires about 8–10 cubic feet of freezer space.
A Whole Share typically requires about 16–20 cubic feet of freezer space.
Actual space needs vary with packaging and freezer layout. As a general guideline, plan on approximately 35–40 pounds of packaged beef per cubic foot of freezer space.
- What You Will Receive
Your beef is professionally cut, vacuum-sealed, labeled, and ready for your freezer. You will receive a cut list for your records and a useful variety of steaks, roasts, ground beef, and other cuts based on your chosen share and cut-sheet selections.
Questions Before You Reserve?
Email Jeremy@ironwoodmeatcompany.com. We are happy to help you choose the right share, understand the timing, and plan for freezer space.
