Blog - Ramstead Ranch

RECIPE: Cooking Pasture Raised Turkey

Before diving into the recipe details, there are two keys to success you want to adhere to when cooking pasture raised turkey vs “organic” or conventionally raised birds. 1) Plan to cook your bird at 325˚F for 12-15 min. per lb. 2) While the recommended safe cooking temperature of poultry is 165˚F, connoisseurs tell us that 145˚F is a better internal temperature to target. Your dark meat will be fully cooked, and the breast meat will be moist and delicious. Your pasture raised turkey will be incredibly delicious if you don’t overcook it.

RECIPE: Sizzling Side Pork

Want minimally processed bacon on your plate? Side pork is pristine, no-ingredients-added pork belly, sliced up and ready to fry. We like to call it naked bacon because it comes from the same cut as bacon, but no ingredients or processing has been added to the meat. To get that great crispy, savory flavor that bacon provides, you’ll want to add a few steps before you fry up your side pork. Here are a few flavor varieties to try. Cook them up in a skillet or try them on your grill/smoker. It’s delish!

RECIPE: Rack of Lamb

Entertain with ease. This is an impressive entree for guests and family alike. It will leave you plenty of time for other activities.

RECIPE: Hearty Beef Stew

This is the perfect, hearty stew for rainy days and long cozy winter nights. Easy enough for busy schedules, the aromas that waft while it is cooking will make your house smell like home.

RECIPE: Fajitas

You can make delicious fajitas using many different cuts of meat: beef flank steak, beef skirt steaks, chicken tenders. BUT we now offer pre-sliced beef fajita meat that is ready to make your skillet sizzle. Follow these steps to make tender, delicious fajitas without over cooking that amazing grassfed beef.

RECIPE: Jamaican Jerk Pork

While traditional Jamaican jerk is grilled, ours is oven roasted. It’s easy, tender, juicy, and spicy (so don’t skimp on the peppers).

RECIPE: Sweet and Spicy Lettuce Wraps

Want an easy prep, fun for the kids, great for a hot summer pork recipe? These wraps are just a little sweet, just a little spicy, and just right for a fresh and crunchy appetizer or light meal.

RECIPE: Carnitas

This versatile dish is both juicy AND crispy, so pan frying is not optional. Great for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, sliders. Excellent choice for family movie nights!

RECIPE: At Your Leisure BBQ Country Style Pork Ribs

This main dish is versatile as well as delicious. It can be prepared indoors or out, fast or leisurely, spicy or just let the juicy meat speak for itself.

RECIPE: Lamb Chops With Pistachio Mint Pesto

Fresh, springtime flavors unite! Mint adds an aromatic eating experience to the savory flavor of lamb chops. Or try the pesto with pork chops. It is a simple condiment, handy to dish up when you want to add something extra special to your steaks and chops.

RECIPE: Yorkshire Pudding

If you've never made Yorkshire Pudding before, DO IT. It's easy, and versatile, and don't for one second believe that you have to use the dripping from a standing rib roast. Any delicious beef roast that renders drippings will do. Soak up all those delicious drippings from the pot, for a tangy sweet mixture of pure heaven.

RECIPE: Crispy-Skin Brined Chicken

Amazing flavor. Extra juiciness. Crispy, salty skin. What more do you want from your pasture raised whole chicken? Follow these easy tips for brining perfection.

Author: Eileen Napier