Primal Pastures
https://primalpastures.com
Scorecard — Bench 1.0
6.3 [AGENT] agent-researched; turns green with user + third-party verification (rules)
| TASTE | 6.0 | Ungraded grass-finished beef; marbling unquantified ('most marbled in lineup' is relative); aging up to 2 weeks, method unspecified; bold grass-fed flavor profile but leaner than graded grain-finished ribeye. | |
| HEALTHY | 7.8 | 100% grass-fed/grass-finished, corn/soy/seed-oil-free, RWA self-claimed (no antibiotics/hormones/steroids), claims third-party lab nutrient testing; capped because zero third-party certs — deliberately not certified organic. | |
| COST | 3.8 | $29.89 for 10 oz boneless = $47.82/lb, above the typical $25-45/lb D2C band for an ungraded, uncertified grass-fed ribeye; transparency is decent but small pack size masks the high per-lb price. | |
| HAPPY | 8.0 | Lifetime pasture, rotational grazing, 'no feedlots, no confinement', regenerative partner-farm standard; but no welfare cert (no AGA/AWA/Certified Humane/GAP) for beef, so strong practices remain self-claimed. | |
| TEXTURE | 5.8 | Grass-finished with no marbling grade, short/unspecified aging (up to 2 wks), flash-frozen 10 oz boneless cut; tenderness evidence rests on customer reviews, not grading or dry-age program. |
Claims on file
| Attribute | Value | Verification | As of · sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGING | UNSTATED | SELF-CLAIMED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] · FAQ: 'Some of our beef is aged for up to two weeks' (wet/dry not specified); all meat flash-frozen and shipped on dry ice. |
| ANTIBIOTIC STATUS | RWA (SELF) | SELF-CLAIMED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] [2] · Product page: 'No antibiotics, no hormones, no steroids.' No USDA PVP/never-ever certification shown. |
| HORMONE STATUS | NO-ADDED (SELF) | SELF-CLAIMED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] [2] · FAQ says cattle 'never given hormones'; product page repeats 'no hormones, no steroids.' Not NHTC-verified. |
| MARBLING | UNSTATED | UNSTATED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] · Ribeye called 'the most marbled steak in the lineup' — relative claim only; no BMS or USDA grade given. |
| ORGANIC STATUS | NONE | SELF-CLAIMED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] · FAQ: 'we deliberately choose not to pursue organic certification because our standards already go far beyond what the label requires.' |
| RAISED CATEGORY | GRASS-FED·FIN | SELF-CLAIMED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] [2] · FAQ: 'Our cattle are 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, raised on pristine pasture with constant rotation, and never given hormones, antibiotics, or grain.' |
| SOURCING | PARTNER FARMS, CENTRAL/NORTHERN CA; BORN, RAISED, HARVESTED IN USA | SELF-CLAIMED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] [2] · Partner-farm model ('family of farms') meeting 'The Primal Standard'; HQ Murrieta, CA. Beef from Central/Northern California. |
| USDA GRADE | UNGRADED | UNSTATED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] [2] · No USDA grade mentioned anywhere on ribeye product page or FAQ; small-farm grass-fed beef sold ungraded. |
| WELFARE CERT | NONE | UNSTATED · SELF | 2026-07-12 [1] [2] · No welfare certification claimed for beef; 'certified humane' mentioned only for their Oregon lamb partner. Pasture/no-confinement claims are self-made. |
■ registry/3P-certified · ◪ USDA paperwork · □ self-claimed. SELF = company statement (we trust and mark, per policy) · 3P = independent evidence — weighs most. Something wrong? Company representatives: a verified right-of-response slot ships at member launch; meanwhile email corrections with sources.
Buy
$47.82/lb boneless grass-fed ribeye as of 2026-07-12 · single 10 oz boneless steak at $29.89 (= $47.82/lb)
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Ribeye sold
[BONELESS] [GRASS-FED]
Other cuts
new york strip · filet mignon · skirt steak · flat iron · top sirloin · flank steak · brisket · chuck roast · beef shanks (osso buco) · korean-style short ribs · oxtail · beef heart · beef liver · beef tongue · marrow bones · ground beef · ground beef patties · uncured beef hot dogs · corned beef · beef tallow
Bundles
| Primal Sampler Box | Mixed-protein sampler (beef, chicken, pork); specific cuts not itemized on collection page; no ribeye listed | $179.00 |