Friday pickups 4-6 PM at the ranch in Waiʻanae 808-808-2333 · support@oahumeats.com
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Oahu Meats Griffith ʻOhana · Est. Waiʻanae
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything we get asked most often about ordering, pickup, and the beef itself. Don't see what you need? Get in touch.

Ordering & Pickup

How do I place an order?

Order online through our shop. Browse the cuts, build your order, and check out. We'll confirm by email and let you know your Friday pickup window.

When can I pick up my order?

Pickup is at the ranch in Waiʻanae on Fridays. Your confirmation email will include your specific pickup window so we can plan the day around the orders coming through.

Do you ship?

Not yet. For now, all orders are picked up at the ranch in Waiʻanae. If you'd like us to look into shipping in the future, let us know.

What if I can't make it on Friday?

Reach out and we'll work it out. Once an order is paid for and packaged, we want it in your hands. If you need someone else to pick up for you, that's fine too. Just let us know.

How do I pay?

Online at checkout. Card payments through our shop. For bulk shares (quarter, half, whole), we can also work out other arrangements. Get in touch.

The Beef

Is your beef really grass-fed and finished?

Yes. Our cattle eat forage from start to finish, no grain finishing. They live on Oʻahu pasture every day of their lives.

Are the cattle given hormones or antibiotics?

No growth hormones. No antibiotics for growth. If an animal gets sick, we treat it like any rancher would, but no routine antibiotic use as a feed additive.

Has the meat been frozen?

No. We harvest, dry-age on island, butcher to your order, and vacuum-seal fresh. Your beef has never been frozen unless you put it in your own freezer.

How do I cook it?

Grass-fed beef is leaner than grain-finished, so it cooks a little faster and benefits from a bit lower temperature on the grill. For steaks, get them to room temp before cooking, use high heat to sear, and pull them a few degrees earlier than you would commercial beef.

For ground beef, treat it like normal. For roasts, low and slow is your friend.

Bulk Shares

What's a quarter / half / whole?

It's buying a portion of the animal, custom-cut to your spec and packaged for your freezer. A quarter is roughly 110 lb of meat, a half is 220 lb, a whole is 440 lb.

You get a mix of cuts: steaks, roasts, ground, brisket. The per-pound price is significantly less than buying individual cuts.

How much freezer space do I need?

Roughly: a quarter needs 5 cubic feet, a half needs 9, a whole needs 18. A standard chest freezer holds a half comfortably.

Can I customize the cuts?

Yes. When you reserve a share, we'll talk through your cut sheet, how thick you want steaks, whether you want stew meat or more ground, bone-in or boneless roasts, that kind of thing.

How long does a quarter / half / whole last?

A family of four typically gets six months out of a quarter, a year out of a half, two years out of a whole, depending on how often you eat beef. Vacuum-sealed and frozen, the meat holds quality for about a year.

Visiting the Ranch

Can I tour the ranch?

It's a working ranch, so we don't run formal tours. But if you're picking up an order and want to look around for a few minutes, we're happy to chat. Just keep in mind we're often in the middle of work.

Are the kids welcome?

Always. Our kids are out here every day. Just keep an eye on them around the animals and equipment.

Should I bring a cooler?

Yes, especially if you have a long drive home. The vacuum packs hold up well, but cold is best. Ice helps.

Still have a question?

We're always happy to talk through what works best for your ʻohana.