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Grassfed Beef Neck Tendons | Nutrient-Dense & Natural

Avg. Wt. 1-1.5lbs $7.00 Please note* – While the neck strap tendons make great broth they do not break down into edible tendons similar to the hindquarter tendons. Our Grassfed Beef Neck Tendons are a hidden gem—lean, collagen-rich, and perfect for slow, transformative cooking. Cut from the neck area of our 100% grass-fed and finished cattle, these tendons offer a slightly more delicate texture compared to hindquarter tendons, with exceptional depth of flavor when braised low and slow. Naturally raised on our family ranch with no antibiotics, no hormones, and no shortcuts, these tendons are ideal for adding structure and silkiness to your favorite stews, broths, and Asian-style soups. Flash-frozen and vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness, they’re loaded with functional nutrition: collagen, glycine, and essential minerals that support skin, joints, and overall wellness. If you’re looking for a nutrient-dense cut that delivers comfort, tradition, and flavor in one, this is it. Out of stoc

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Avg. Wt. 1-1.5lbs

$7.00

Please note* – While the neck strap tendons make great broth they do not break down into edible tendons similar to the hindquarter tendons.

Our Grassfed Beef Neck Tendons are a hidden gem—lean, collagen-rich, and perfect for slow, transformative cooking. Cut from the neck area of our 100% grass-fed and finished cattle, these tendons offer a slightly more delicate texture compared to hindquarter tendons, with exceptional depth of flavor when braised low and slow.

Naturally raised on our family ranch with no antibiotics, no hormones, and no shortcuts, these tendons are ideal for adding structure and silkiness to your favorite stews, broths, and Asian-style soups.

Flash-frozen and vacuum-sealed for maximum freshness, they’re loaded with functional nutrition: collagen, glycine, and essential minerals that support skin, joints, and overall wellness.

If you’re looking for a nutrient-dense cut that delivers comfort, tradition, and flavor in one, this is it.

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Beef tendons is a beef connective tissue that’s ideal for long cooking times. It is great for braising and frequently used for pho and dim sum. Beef tendon contains large amounts of collagen, promoting skin, hair, nail, and joint health.

About our Grassfed Beef Tendons

Locally Raised, 100% Grass Fed & Finished: All of our steers and cows are 100% Grass Fed & Finished. From May – November our herd is rotated between 7 pesticide & herbicide free pastures that are planted with custom pasture mix specially formulated for 100% Grass Fed Cows. In the winter, we feed our steers hay grown on our farms. Aged to Perfection: We spend the extra time and expense to properly dry age the meat (14 days verified) prior to butchering, in order to make sure the meat is exceptionally juicy, tender and flavorful. Antibiotic & Hormone Free: Our herd is free from antibiotic treatments & hormone implants. Nutrient Dense: While chowing down on Grass and Hay for 24-26 months, our cows accumulate tons of healthy nutrients, (Omega-3s, CLA, Vitamin E & B, and no bad fats (saturated & Omega-6s), which ultimately benefits you and your health Buying Direct From the Source: By buying direct from us, we cut out the wholesalers, distributors and retailers, which saves you money, while getting our extremely high quality beef at roughly the same cost as the grocery mystery meat. Packaging: All cuts are packaged in high quality vacuum (cryovac) seal. Each cut is labeled with the name of the cut and weight). We have worked very hard with our butchers to ensure that the proper thickness (4 mil vs 3 mil ) of the cryovac packaging is used to reduce the chances of breakage during the storing of our meat in your freezer. Recommended Cooking Tips: Cooking Grass Fed Meats

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Weight 1 lbs SELECT TYPE

HINDQUARTER TENDONS (BONE IN), NECK TENDONS (STRAP)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Order From the Ranch

Yes! If you’re local, come see us at the Ranch to pick-up your order.

Remember to select ‘Pick-up & Save’ during checkout. Hope to see you at the Ranch!

Pick Up Hours

Fridays 9:00 am -3:00 pm

Saturdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Week Days – by appointment, just call/text ahead!

Closed Sunday

341 Johnsonburg Road Hope, New Jersey (Exit 12, Route 80) View on Google Maps

Free Shipping on Orders $250+

Shipping is available to NJ, NY, PA, CT, MA, DE, MD, RI, VT, ME, NH, VA, NC, SC, GA, TN, KY, OH, MI, IL, WV!

NOTE: If you live in state not listed above, in order to keep your beef and pork etc, frozen, your order must go UPS 2nd Day Air (Fee applied at checkout) and that is not cheap.

We ship orders every Monday afternoon. All orders ship directly from the ranch in Hope, New Jersey. Typical delivery time is 1-2 days.

Cows are heavy. It costs us a lot of dough to ship. Our goal is to ensure the best possible value to all of our customers by making sure we can maintain the best prices on our delicious cuts of premium meats. The minimum order rules help us do that.

We take pride in the packaging.

Each cut is flash frozen, individually vacuum packaged, weighed and labeled. It’s how we lock-in the flavor. This process ensures your meats are kept fresh and delicious for 12 months in the freezer at home.

Orders ship out every Monday Afternoon and Typically Arrrive in 1 or 2 days (frozen). Local Pick-up is also available.

At Beaver Brook Ranch, we are committed to making sure you are 100% satisfied with your order. If you are not happy with your order, please contact us and we will make every effort to make it right.

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Purchased a half cow and I couldn’t be happier. High quality meat, thick cuts, and many different varieties. Individually wrapped, weighed, and labeled. Tried the Rib Eye first and it was the most tender piece of meat I’ve had in a long time. Tried the ground beef next to make homemade Salisbury Steaks and they just fell apart with every bite. Made Beef Stroganoff with the sirloin and it just melts in your mouth. I will continue to purchase all my future beef here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! ❤️❤️❤️

I discovered Beaver Brook Ranch through Grok AI while searching for the highest quality 50/50 ground beef for keto/carnivore. It was the top recommendation, so I ordered 10lbs of 50/50, 5lbs of bacon, 10lbs of trim fat, beef sticks, and tallow. From the moment I placed my order to fast delivery just days later, and every meal since, I’ve been absolutely blown away. The packaging was outstanding, far better than other online ranches, and the quality, freshness, and taste of every product far exceeded my expectations. Beaver Brook Ranch is now one of my favorite companies overall, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone. Thank you to the family for leading the regenerative agriculture movement!

Beaver Brook Ranch has been a great find! The grass-fed meat is top quality, and it feels good knowing exactly where our food is coming from. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the prices are very fair for the quality. There is a bit of a learning curve when cooking grass-fed meat, but it’s absolutely worth it—we’ve noticed a real difference in our health since switching. So glad to be supporting a local farm. Highly recommend!

I’ve been getting a quarter beef share every 3 months for 7 years now. The best beef from the happiest cows on the healthiest pastures. Seriously the best.

I cannot recommend Beaver Brook Ranch enough. I regularly purchase the 1/4 cow share and the quality of the beef is outstanding. Every cut is flavorful, tender, and far better than anything you’ll find at the grocery store.

The variety of cuts you receive with the quarter share is fantastic, and everything is packaged neatly and easy to store. It also feels great knowing exactly where my meat comes from and supporting a local ranch that clearly cares about the animals and the quality of their product.

If you’re considering buying beef in bulk, Beaver Brook Ranch is absolutely worth it. I’ll definitely keep coming back for my 1/4 cow shares!

The quality of meat is superb. Once we have tried the beef with beaver ranch. The store bought one just does not taste the same and can’t compare. It is so tender and also easy to digest, Nick doesn’t have any upset stomach from eating the beef we got from beaver ranch. The steak is even better than prime steak you get from restaurant or store bought, and it doesn’t shrink after you grill them either. Highly recommend.

I’ve bought beef, pork, and beef tallow from the farm and have been very happy with all the products I’ve gotten from them. They pledge they kill pigs humanely so I only eat the pork I get from them.

On a funny note, my cat is a terrible beggar for food from the table. To wean him off this, I’ve taken to giving him licks of beef tallow cream (unscented) from my hand, instead of food for humans, and everybody is happy. He absolutely loves the tallow cream!

I’ve ordered twice from BBR, and the quality is outstanding. The Grill sampler was perfect for my family of 4 for the summer. Vacuum sealed and delivered to my door. Extremely convenient, and super responsive customer service. Look forward to ordering again.

Beaver Brook Ranch has exceptional beef, and exceptional staff. We enjoy seeing the farm when we pick up our order. Thank you for the best quality meat we have ever had!

I’m so happy with the quality of meat I receive from Beaver Brook Ranch. I also like that I have the option to buy 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 or full. It give’s me more options for my diet needs and $$$$ where other ranches have less options available. I am grateful I found Beaver Brook Ranch! Thank you so much for the quality you deliver(or let me pick up). My meals are much tastier and healthier. Your service and products are wonderful. Thank you

I ordered a skin on pork belly to make porchetta. Delivered in one day. Still frozen. Was exactly as described. The porchetta turned out great. I was skeptical about ordering online but everything went smoothly. This is a great place to buy from and plan on ordering again.

Beaver Brook Ranch delivers excellent organic, chemical-free, farm-raised beef that’s 100% grass-fed and finished, with no antibiotics, hormones, or GMOs. The flavor is outstanding—rich, tender, and far superior to anything from the supermarket. It’s clear the happy, healthy cows are raised the right way on open pastures. What really stands out is the great customer service from Stefan and the Schoen family. They’re incredibly helpful, responsive, and even offer ranch tours or flexible delivery options. A top-notch family-run operation—highly recommend for anyone seeking premium, ethical beef!

We cannot recommend Stefan and Beaverbrook Ranch highly enough. This is our third or fourth time purchasing a quarter cow, and the experience has been excellent every single time.

The grass-fed beef is consistently delicious and high quality, with a wide variety of great cuts that make it easy to plan meals for months. The selection gives you real flexibility, whether you are cooking everyday dinners or something special.

Customer service is outstanding. Stefan and the team are knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely care about their customers and their product. The farm’s suggested recipes are helpful, and my wife also enjoys spending time finding additional recipes and creating fantastic meals with the beef, which has become a highlight in our kitchen for months after each purchase.

If you are looking for exceptional grass-fed beef and a farm that truly stands behind what it produces, Beaverbrook Ranch is an easy five-star choice.

I picked up my 1/2 share COW on November 15th. First, I must say the owners are very responsive to every questions and requests I had. From ordering to pick up the process was seamless. I was very impressed and appreciate that very much. The beef cuts of meat and vacuum packing is amazing. The smell and taste of the beef is super fresh! This is a top notch company and I will certainly order her again! Thank you Beaver Brook Ranch.

The best place you will get beef from! It’s not even close, for the quality of this meat I’d recommend the farm to anyone. All Grass Fed, Grass Finished and Dry aged. Third time ordering a beef share, I did 1/8 share the first two times then upped it to a 1/4. Worth the money!

I should’ve reviewed this establishment back in 2023 when I made my first purchase of a 1/2 cow. My friend and I split the cow before and now we just placed our second order that will be ready in a few months. If I could give this place 10 stars I would and the reason why is the quality of the meat and the customer service of the owner I believe his name is Stefan. I hadn’t ordered in bulk in awhile so I had forgotten how to complete the butcher instruction sheet so that my friend and I each got the items we want in our 100 pounds of meat so I called for assistance and Stefan greets you with a pleasant welcome as if you are his only customer waiting that needs assistance. He explained the processed and not once did I feel like I was being “rushed” off the phone as most companies handle their customers these days. This is what keeps my friend and I coming back. Next let’s discuss the packaging your share comes in. Everything is very neat it is freezer packed and nicely labeled. You can tell this task is done with love. Although this location is far away from me I will continue to support this business due to their A+ quality in their meat and customer service. I hope they never stop shipping to my state. The only request to make things even better is to have lamb options because we are a non-pork household. If you are reading my review I highly recommend you try Beaver Brook Ranch.

Great beef! It’s soo good and fresh that I often eat it raw! Also prices are great, even on organ meats. Already placed a second order for 1/4 cow and keep buying things here and there. Shipping that they offer is great but I do recommend to make an in-person visit for getting additional things. Meat that you buy in whole foods for double the price does not come close to what these guys sell! Also love the sales, hope more are coming soon. Last Black Friday I stuffed my freezer with lots of meats ❤️

I didn’t want to come here and say how ecstatic I am with my 1/4 share delivery because I don’t want the company to be overwhelmed with new business and driving the price up! I was hesitant to make this purchase but I am beyond happy with the communication, the way it was packed, and most importantly the quality of the meat!! I’m on the carnivore diet so meat is a daily thing for me! If the quality and price maintain, then they have earned a client for life.

Excellent produce from an incredible family. Love that the sausages and bacon are sugar free. It’s also great that there are no nitrates in the bacon. The quality of the produce is exceptional. I’ve been ordering from Beaver Brook Ranch for 3 years now. Am delighted that there are more choices for individual cuts these days.

After ordering my grass fed beef online from another company for the past 2yrs. I decide it was time to buy in bulk! What an incredible experience working with Beaver Brook, Stefan and his dad. From the moment I submitted my order online and the process was so simple and they give you so many options to choose from. Between the emails, text messages I LOVED THE transparency!!! Hands down customer service for me is everything and they truly nailed it. I love supporting small businesses and love it even more when they are so organized. Continue success I look forward to see you again very soon.

Everything u get is just quite simply the best! The meat is absolutely top quality, the farm is spotless. We 1st visited the farm before becoming a customer, I wish all animals were raised the way they do it, just a timeless humane practice of raising. We’ve been buying/sharing whole cows and pigs with our friends for years now, we all can’t say enough good about this farm. We’re all due for another round which reminded me that I should have 5 star reviewed this amazing farm along time ago. They are a role model in natural/farming practice

Keep it up guys!

Great beef and pork. On my 3rd order now and think it may be time for a 1/2 cow. Exceptional quality, packaging and of course taste. I believe Happy Cows taste best, these are some happy, well treated cows and pigs. Can’t recommend them enough.

Healthy, Quality Meat! We’ve been buying meat from Stefan for a number of years. Always super polite and kind.

Beaver Brook Ranch is my go-to for grass fed & finished meat at a reasonable price. They have the best eggs too with deep golden yellow yolks. They’re always very responsive and on time. I’ve been ordering from them for years. Highly recommend.

Super FAST shipping, the Beef, Pork and chicken are excellent!! I will continue to buy all my meat at Beaver Brook Ranch, they cannot be matched!

This is our go to for beef and pork – absolutely delicious and very high quality. Customer service is great and responsive as well. We liked it so much we decided to get a 1/2 beef share this year and are very much looking forward to it.

A phenomenal operation raising fantastic animals humanely and with care for every aspect of the process. Beaver Brook Ranch is simply the best animal protein you can get in this area. Pork, turkey, beef–it is all excellent, every time. A while back, I found a neglected cut of beef hiding in the bottom corner of our freezer. Three years old, yet so well-packaged that it tasted just as good as day one. Worth every cent, every time.

Literally the BEST beef ever! Great customer service and amazing selection

Best meat and customer service around. We regularly get beef and pork from Beaver Brook and it’s superior in quality to any other meat we’ve gotten from other places. Highly recommend!

the beef and pork from here are amazing . got the sample box with both in it. it’s all great stuff . nothing disappointing at all . next time we are doing a 1/2 of beef and a 1/2 of pork

We were first time buyers last spring for the 1/4 share of beef, and we have NEVER looked back- and we are HOOKED on Beaver Brooks’ beef! Even though we still have some left in the freezer, we didn’t want to lose out on stocking up again..... So today, we just ordered our 1/4 share for 2025! Soo excited, nothing else compares. Thank you Beaver Brook Ranch, we will see you in a few months to pick up our boxes... Helene & Rob, Port Murray NJ.

Best quality and service

Great meat, Tallow, super communicative and responsive, local, family owned. No BS.

We have tried several local farms for beef and this place by far has the best variety and best tasting meat.

Absolutely love this place! I wanted to find a local butcher to start buying my beef from and boy oh boy did I find it! The meats are top quality and delicious! I would recommend to anyone who likes meat! 10 out of 10!

Love being able to buy my home grown meat from a USA farm! We have loved their beef and it lasts us a long time!

Their Beef, is amazing it tastes how beef is supposed to plus it’s dry aged for 15 days. I haven’t bought meat from a supermarket since my 1st order of 1/8 beef last year in August. Since then I have bought two 1/4 beef shares from Beaver Brook Ranch and just sent an 1/8 to my Father. I also have ordered a 1/2 pork for myself before and just ordered one for my Mother. I feel energized and mentally clear since eating clean. Definitely worth the money.

Just ordered a 1/4 cow and 1/2 pig! The meat tastes delicious and the ordering and pick-up process was super easy. As my husband says “our extra freezer looks awesome!” LOL

I found this ranch on Google when my local farm forgot to tell me I was a top the waiting list for a 1/2 cow. Boy am I glad that happened. The grass fed and finished beef was incredible tasting – every cut (dry aging helps too). I am now a forever customer. 10/10, I will not be ordering from farm down the street. The hour drive is worth it.

We chose Beaver Brook Ranch while looking for Local Grass Fed Beef with a google Search. Through the website there is a chat option. Stefan was very quick to respond and offered us to come to the ranch-so we did. Stefan and his two girls were extremely nice and welcoming. He explained how they raise the cows and how they grow hay to ensure their grass fed diet continues in winter. He fully explained the butchering process and that the facility is USDA Certified. He showed us the pigs- where & what they eat and roam free. He also explained about poultry and turkeys and difficulties with natural predators.

At the end of the tour, we knew that we found the right place for us. We purchased a beef sampler pack that day. That evening we made hamburgers with the ground beef. From the first bite we knew we would never want to buy beef from a supermarket ever again. I was taken back to my childhood, when beef truly tasted like it should. The following weekend we made my grandmother’s recipe for boeuf bourguignon. We brought it to my mother (who is 80) to try and she almost cried. She was so overwhelmed with how much it tasted like her mothers because quality and freshness of the beef we used from Beaver Brook Ranch. My mother said she “could never duplicate that flavor with the meat from the supermarket” even though she tried numerous times.

We can’t wait to pick up our 1/4 share next weekend... and yes, we will be giving some to mom (she’s looking forward to it). This meat is so good we are making plans to buy another freezer so we can buy a larger share next time.

If you are wrestling with where to buy Grass Fed beef- you don’t have to search any further. You will be enthralled with; the quality of meat, how well it is packaged, labeled, the options to buy what you need, the price and with this families kindness.

Thank you to Stefan and your family for doing all that you do to raise these animals as humanely as possible and to provide such quality meats!!!

I cannot say enough about the excellent quality of the food provided to my family from this local family ranch. Stefan and his family provide the finest care to their small herds of cattle, hogs and chickens. Their beef is 100% grass fed and finished meaning their animals provide the proper ratios of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids guaranteeing their products meet the very highest nutrient profiles required for human nutrition and health. Personally I have benefitted the daily consumption of their foods, reversing numerous health problems related to auto-immune diseases co prevalent throughout our country today. Besides being incredibly healthy, every cut of meat we consume has been beyond delicious and tender. I personally consume on a daily basis 1/2 pound of their ground beef and I have never had better tasting product. Aside from this we purchase a 1/4 steer at a time and every steak, roast, and cut is absolutely the best I have had. I encourage you, if you a real carnivore like me, to purchase meats from Beaver Brook Ranch. You will help support our countries need for small family farms dedicated to sustainable agriculture at a very reasonable price that replenishes the nutrients needed by progressively depleting soils. Thank you Stefan, Helmut and family. Raymond Hicks and family

Their quality is the best I’ve come across and the customer service is just as wonderful. I made my first order of shares of pasture raised meats this year and I’ve already recommended them to my family and friends. I wish everyone had the opportunity to buy from local farms like this that prioritize quality and genuine care for the animals.

Purchased a beef sampler, some salmon, along with 10lb of filet. Quality and taste are absolutely amazing! Also, customer service is as good as it gets. Stefan called me to help clear up a misunderstanding with labeling, all was well of course. Now looking forward to picking up a pork share in about two months. I will absolutely be a repeat customer!

High quality grass fed and grass finished beef. I ordered the grilling beef sampler which is a great way experience a variety of cuts. The meat was delivered to NY within a couple of days and vacuum sealed bags. I invited a bunch of friends for dinner and everyone was impressed with the beef. The owners were very nice and patient they took time to speak with me and answer all my questions. Will be ordering more soon!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars! I found Beaver Brook because I wanted to support a local farmer that raised their animals humanely, this was very important to me. I hoped I would be able to get grass fed/finished beef that was fresher, healthier and tastier than the store, at a price I could afford. Beaver Brook just knocks it out of the park in every regard. Easy to order and customize, questions answered quickly, friendly service, everything packaged perfectly, easy to pick up from the farm. The beef is the best we have ever cooked at home, and rivals anything I have had out. Unbelievably flavorful. The price is a bargain overall, especially for such high quality. I need a bigger freezer so I can buy a pork share soon. I will never buy store bought again as long as Beaver Brook ranch is around!

I recently purchased a 1/4 cow and 1/2 pig share. The meat is just excellent quality. Service and ordering is easy and fantastic. They offer extras at no charge (bones, organs). They will not short you meat – if the animals are smaller, they’ll add in extras to keep you whole.

Very happy with my purchase.

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