About Corriente Cattle

August 18, 2008

The Corriente can be traced back to the first cattle brought to the new world by the Spanish as early as 1493. These cattle were hardy breeds chosen especially to withstand the ocean crossing and adapt to their new land. They were brought to the West Indies and south Florida, as well as to Central [...]

Judging Guidlines For Corriente Cattle

August 17, 2008

Today there is evidence of a worldwide growing interest in preserving various strains of these hardy, native cattle. Cattle associations in the United States, Spain, South America and Florida are making efforts to recognize their attributes, though few actually support registries. The North American Corriente Association ,(N.A.C.A). now maintains a complete registry of bulls and [...]

What Kind of Cut of Meat Should I Buy?

August 13, 2008

Ground Beef
Lean-to-fat ratios vary. Check the label. If a package is labeled ground beef, it must be no more than 30% fat, at least 70% lean.
Labels may also indicate the primal cut of beef that has been ground: ground chuck, ground round or ground sirloin.
Base your purchase decision on price, personal preference and [...]