When it comes to choosing beef, you want the best—and that’s where Certified Angus Beef® stands apart. As a premium market committed to quality, we proudly feature Certified Angus Beef because it goes above and beyond USDA grading to deliver unmatched flavor, tenderness, and juiciness. Let’s dive into what makes Certified Angus Beef the gold standard for beef.
Before we jump into what sets Certified Angus Beef apart, it’s important to understand the USDA beef grading process at a high level. The USDA beef grading process evaluates beef based on two key factors: quality and yield. Quality grades (like Prime, Choice, and Select) assess attributes like marbling, texture, and maturity to predict tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. Yield grades (1 through 5) measure the proportion of usable lean meat from a carcass. While USDA grading provides a baseline for beef quality, it’s important to note that Certified Angus Beef surpasses these standards with additional rigorous specifications for superior taste and consistency.
To earn the Certified Angus Beef label, each cut of meat must meet 10 strict quality specifications. These ensure consistent excellence every time you choose Certified Angus Beef. Here’s what sets it apart:
Superior Flavor: Thanks to higher marbling and meticulous grading, Certified Angus Beef delivers a rich, buttery flavor profile.
Unparalleled Tenderness: With strict aging requirements and younger cattle, every cut is incredibly tender.
Reliable Consistency: Certified Angus Beef’s rigorous standards ensure that every piece you buy is top-quality—no surprises.
USDA Select
While Select is lean, it lacks the marbling and flavor of Certified Angus Beef. Certified Angus Beef’s strict standards ensure a far superior product.
USDA Choice
Certified Angus Beef represents the top 3% of USDA Choice beef, offering more marbling and a better eating experience.
USDA Prime
While USDA Prime is excellent, it lacks Certified Angus Beef’s additional specifications. Certified Angus Beef’s higher marbling and fine texture set it apart, even from Prime.
We know our customers expect the best, and Certified Angus Beef delivers. Whether you’re grilling steaks, roasting a prime rib, or preparing burgers, Certified Angus Beef guarantees an elevated dining experience. By choosing Certified Angus Beef, you’re choosing beef that’s been rigorously inspected and carefully selected to exceed expectations every time.
Certified Angus Beef is where we start, and our skilled meat cutters take it from there. Every portion-cut steak is hand-trimmed, inspected for consistency, and boxed with care.
Ready for Your Specs
Do you have something specific in mind? Palmer’s in-house butchers are always available to cut steaks to your individual specifications. Looking for a boneless roast cut in half for steaks and half to roast? No problem. Maybe you’d like 17-ounce steaks in honor of your favorite quarterback? Can-do.
Stop by our butcher shop to explore our selection of Certified Angus Beef. Let us help you choose the perfect cut for your next meal—because the best meals start with the best beef.
And if it’s not certified, it’s not the best!
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