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Superior Angus Beef Frequently Asked Questions:

1.) What is Superior Angus Beef?
Selected by ranchers from America's heartland Superior Angus Beef
cattle go to only designated, qualified cattle feeders. A producer affidavit identifies strict standards that must be met for cattle to qualify for the Superior Angus Beef program. Less than half of the cattle chosen for Superior Angus Beef brand make the cut. The affidavit documents Angus characteristics, maturity, and feeding practices to guarantee top quality cattle, which will deliver consistently superior beef.

The Result: Top Quality Superior Angus Beef

2.) Why is Superior Angus Beef more consistent than USDA Choice graded beef?
The Superior Angus Beef cattle must meet the qualifications documented in the producer affidavit. This confirms the Superior Angus Beef cattle exhibit Angus characteristics, are corn fed a minimum of 100 days with vitamin E supplements, and are at 30 months maturity or less. Further specifications which maintain the beef consistency include carcass weights ranging from 790950
pounds that yield grade 3.5 or leaner, USDA Choice Grade with modest equivalent or higher marbling score, and medium to fine marbling texture. Additionally, Superior Angus Beef is produced in one plant minimizing grading inconsistencies.

The Result: Consistent Superior Angus Beef Quality Every Time

3.) Do you cook Superior Angus Beef differently than regular beef?
No. The same cooking methods apply as do for Choice beef.

4.) Is Superior Angus Beef graded Choice?
Yes. Superior Angus Beef is graded Choice, Yield 3.5 or better with modest equivalent or higher marbling score. The producer affidavit designates that the Superior Angus Beef cattle must be fed a concentration of at least 80% corn or corn byproducts for 100 days or more. This important feeding step helps place our beef in the top two thirds of the Choice grade.

The Result: Highly marbled beef that will be juicy and flavorful every time.

5.) What Makes Superior Angus Beef taste so good?
Three things make Superior Angus Beef SUPERIOR: Genetics (Angus), Feed (Corn), and Duration of Feeding (Minimum 100 to 140 Days). Marbling helps assure tender, juicy, and flavorful steaks. The Superior Angus Beef marbling requirements pull from the top two thirds of the cattle in the USDA Choice grade. Superior Angus Beef provides the same high quality steaks that can be ordered in fine dining restaurants across the country.

The Result: Fine dining quality steaks.

6.) Why is there an additional cost for Superior Angus Beef?
The steps identified in the preceding answers significantly surpass the normal process for commodity beef. The process to select, raise, feed, and finish Superior Angus Beef costs more for the rancher, feeder, and processor. To provide better beef, additional costs are incurred through the selection process.

The Result: Superior Angus Beef is worth it!