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Marbled pork in SF Markets?
Prather Ranch (in the Ferry Building) sells heritage pork, including Berkshire. They are certainly not afraid of fat. Their pork and beef is always excellent (but not cheap).
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Carnaval - will there be worthwhile food?
For anyone who hasn’t left for Carnaval yet, the food is pretty terrible looking, EXCEPT for a couple of guys who are selling barbecue ribs and brisket and sides from their front porch near 22nd & Treat. All meat is Prather...
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Heritage vs. Wild Turkey Need advice
For the past few weeks, the Prather Ranch people at the Saturday farmers' market at Grand Lake in Oakland have been taking reservations for heritage birds. I don’t think that PR is now in the pultry business, but instead...
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Looking for a hulking steak downtown
Both Golden Gate Meats and Prather Ranch Meats are located in the Ferry Building at the foot of the Embarcadero and each may be worth a try.
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Sources for organic lard?
You might try to contact the folks at Prather Ranch. They have a store at the Ferry Building, and they may either sell you some or have an idea for you. They are a very approachable and friendly group — Link:...
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Where to purchase fresh lamb in SF proper?
The lamb turned out great – I used a recipe for a Turkish stew. I ended up going to Prather Ranch in the Ferry Building since I didn’t have time to drive out to the places mentioned above. I was there late on a Friday...
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Beef cheeks wanted ( from butcher's ) !
I’ve seen them at the Prather Ranch shop at the Ferry Plaza.
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SF Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
it seems like some vendors do set up even if it rains. not sure about the prather ranch burger stand. i think so, but i would call the prather vendor in the market to confirm. (415) 391-0420 how are their buffalo burgers? i tried...
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boston butt or pork shoulder
Hello Where caon i buy boston butt in the bay area? i live in Sausalito and tried Prather ranch in the Ferry bldg but no luck?
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pork steak ideas?
wrapped venison. Incidentally, the Prather Ranch website promotes a book by Denis Kelly and Bruce Aidells called "The Complete Meat Cookbook," which I highly recommend. They go into great detail about what primal cuts are good for...
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local sources for pork fat
Prather Ranch has it, pretty cheap too. If I remember correctly it was 2.99 a pound in Ferry Building.
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Heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving
Prather Ranch at the Ferry Plaza was advertising 2 different heritage turkey breeds and one heritage chicken breed.
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Great Bacon on the Peninsula?
Not sure about the peninsula, but Prather Ranch in the ferry building (and at various farmers markets) has some very good bacon (though pretty expensive). Over in Oakland Ver Brugge Meat and Seafood has great bacon. Both are...
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Where to buy grass fed beef in bay area?
and finishes with grain just like Prather Ranch. This is the only way to get fat marbling in your meat, which makes the best quality meat. According to the USDA, many things include “grass” like hay, rice bran and...
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Prime rib: Marin Sun Farms vs. Niman
Next year, consider Prather Ranch. I had a prime rib from them in August that was superb. The grain-finish results in more tender, flavorful, and rich meat than MSF, and they do an excellent job with dry-aging. Overall, I think...
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