Our Commitment to Quality
From pasture to plate, Cattle Hub maintains the highest standards for animal welfare, meat quality, and food safety. Every cow, every cut, every delivery.
Understanding USDA Beef Grades
USDA beef grading evaluates the quality of beef based on marbling, age, and other factors. Here's what each grade means for you.
USDA Prime
Top 2% of all beef
The highest grade with abundant marbling throughout. Produces the most tender, juicy, and flavorful steaks. Typically reserved for high-end restaurants.
- Abundant marbling
- 97% positive eating experience
- Best for dry-heat cooking
USDA Choice
~70% of graded beef
High-quality beef with moderate marbling. Excellent flavor and tenderness, widely available at supermarkets and restaurants. Great value for quality.
- Moderate marbling
- Consistent quality
- Versatile cooking options
USDA Select
~14% of graded beef
Leaner beef with slight marbling. Good quality and value, best when marinated or slow-cooked to maximize tenderness. Popular for health-conscious consumers.
- Leaner profile
- Budget-friendly
- Best marinated or braised
Cattle Hub Promise: All Butcher Box beef is USDA Choice or higher. Our ranchers specialize in producing well-marbled, premium beef that meets our strict quality standards.
Our Quality Process
Ranch Verification
Every partner ranch is verified for ethical practices, proper animal care, and sustainable operations.
USDA Inspection
All processing occurs at USDA-inspected facilities with mandatory HACCP food safety protocols.
Dry Aging & Processing
Minimum 21-day dry aging for maximum flavor, followed by expert butchering and vacuum sealing.
Cold Chain Delivery
Flash-frozen meat ships in insulated coolers with dry ice to maintain quality during transit.
USDA & FDA Compliance
Food safety isn't just a requirement—it's at the core of everything we do. Our processing partners follow strict federal guidelines to ensure every cut meets the highest safety standards.
HACCP Certified
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points system at all facilities.
Drug Residue Testing
All beef tested for antibiotics and hormones within USDA limits.
Temperature Monitoring
Continuous cold chain monitoring from processing to delivery.
Lot Traceability
Every package traceable back to the source ranch and processing date.
Experience the Cattle Hub Difference
Taste the quality that comes from ethical ranching, proper aging, and careful handling. Order your first Butcher Box today.