https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal Notes on Wagyu, grass-finishing and Central Texas beef from Long Road Ranch in Georgetown, TX. en-us Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:33:53 GMT https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/why-local-beef-matters-austin-2026 https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/why-local-beef-matters-austin-2026 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The case for sourcing your beef from a Central Texas ranch — not from a national subscription, a feedlot two states away, or a grocery counter. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/weeknight-wagyu-meals-austin-families https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/weeknight-wagyu-meals-austin-families Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Local Wagyu isn't just for steakhouse-special occasions. Five fast, kid-friendly dinners built around the cuts in your beef share. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-press-and-mentions https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-press-and-mentions Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A running roundup of everywhere Long Road Ranch has been written about, talked about, or grilled about across Central Texas. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-why-customers-stay https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-why-customers-stay Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Verbatim quotes from long-time Long Road Ranch subscribers about what keeps them on the plan year after year. Read it in the Long Road Ranch journal — https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-recipes-favorites https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-recipes-favorites Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The most-cooked Long Road Ranch recipes, ranked by how often they get cooked again the following week. Read it in the Long Road Ranch journal — grass-fed https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-ambassador-program https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-ambassador-program Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Why Long Road Ranch shares revenue with the people who tell their friends — and how to join the ambassador program. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-faq-new-members https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-faq-new-members Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 12 questions new Long Road Ranch share owners ask most — answered honestly by the people who pack the boxes. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-meet-the-cattle https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-meet-the-cattle Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A walking tour of the Long Road Ranch herd — what they eat, how they live, and why their lives matter to the beef you cook. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/wagyu-vs-butcherbox-austin-comparison https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/wagyu-vs-butcherbox-austin-comparison Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT We get asked this every week. Here's a real, no-spin comparison between national subscription beef and ranch-direct delivery in Austin. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-sustainability-regenerative https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-sustainability-regenerative Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT What rotational grazing, healthy soil, and a long horizon actually look like at Long Road Ranch in Central Texas. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-tallow-jar-uses https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-tallow-jar-uses Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Real answers from real members about that little glass jar of Wagyu tallow we ship in every Long Road Ranch box. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-cuts-guide https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-cuts-guide Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A field guide to Long Road Ranch cuts — from the ribeye cap to the snack sticks — with the cooking method that does each one justice. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-vs-butcherbox-crowd-cow https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-vs-butcherbox-crowd-cow Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT How a small Central Texas Wagyu ranch compares to the national subscription giants — and where each one wins. Read it in the Long Road Ranch journal — https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-pricing-explained https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-pricing-explained Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A no-nonsense breakdown of what goes into a Long Road Ranch box price — and how it compares to grocery, butcher, and big-name subscription brands. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-grass-finished-philosophy https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-grass-finished-philosophy Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A clear explanation of the choice that defines Long Road Ranch — and why grass-finishing is harder, slower, and worth every day. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-wagyu-genetics https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-wagyu-genetics Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Our herd is 100% Wagyu, raised on Central Texas pasture. Here's what that actually means — and why it matters for the beef on your plate. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-vs-grocery-store-beef https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/long-road-ranch-vs-grocery-store-beef Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT We pulled HEB ribeyes off the shelf and cooked them next to ours. Here's what actually happened — and what it means for your kitchen. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/the-perfect-beef-stew https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/the-perfect-beef-stew Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Chuck roast, red wine, root vegetables, time. The Sunday recipe of generations. Read it in the Long Road Ranch journal — grass-fed Wagyu beef shares from https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/shepherds-pie-the-real-recipe https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/shepherds-pie-the-real-recipe Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yes it should be lamb traditionally. Beef wins for flavor. Fight us. 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Read it in the Long Road Ranch journal — grass-fed Wagyu beef shares from Georgetown, Texas. https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/the-cheap-cuts-revolution https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/the-cheap-cuts-revolution Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Chuck, brisket, shank, oxtail. Master these and you save thousands. Read it in the Long Road Ranch journal — grass-fed Wagyu beef shares from Georgetown https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/three-day-brisket-protocol https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/three-day-brisket-protocol Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Day 1 trim and salt. Day 2 dry brine. Day 3 smoke. The full schedule. Read it in the Long Road Ranch journal — grass-fed Wagyu beef shares from https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/the-meat-eater-pantry https://longroadranchbeef.com/journal/the-meat-eater-pantry Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Salts, fats, peppers, vinegars, herbs, sauces. A complete shopping list. 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