Hickory Hill Farm
Strafford, NH
The History
Hickory Hill Farm is a 4th-generation family owned-and-run cattle farm located in Strafford, NH. Steve's great-grandfather farmed Holstein cattle for milk as early as the 1860's. The Holsteins were a part of the family farm up until Steve switched over to Hereford cattle in the mid 1980's. Around 2008, he had the chance to purchase a few Texas Longhorns. He liked the fact that they are very rare in the New England area. He always loved how majestic they were and soon found their temperament and personality to be quite unique. He quickly fell in love with the Texas Longhorn breed and through much research found their meat to be quite unique as well. Texas Longhorns are naturally lean cattle, therefore their meat is very lean as well. In fact, a full-bred Texas Longhorn is healthier than chicken!
Over the last 10 years, we have raised and acquired many longhorns. Though we do still have some Hereford cross cattle, our majority is Texas Longhorns. Our farm holds a number of approximately 60 head of cattle that have the ability to roam over 60 acres of land. It is our drive to breed registered full-bred Texas Longhorns to develop cows with larger mass for breeding and beef sales.
We occasionally have cows available for sale, please email us if interested.
Our beef sales are available year-round! We keep large amounts on hand, this allows you to purchase as little or as much as you would like. Our cows are not pumped with any hormones or antibiotics. They eat the grass from the pasture, hay from our fields, and on rare occasions (usually if they are inside) will have some grain.
We proudly use The Local Butcher, located right down the road in Barnstead, NH. All meat is USDA inspected!
Testimonials
I'm a foodie... and I've eaten beef all across the country. But this is by far the best beef I have EVER had. The flavor is amazing! And the texture... it's perfect. Not tough or chewy. Incredible!
I only had a conversation with Steve on the phone. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain to me the things I had questions about. I look forward to stopping by your farm and trying your beef, thank you so much for your time and kindness! Happy farming!
I'm a real poster child for Hickory Hill farm. I can't tell enough people about them!
The best tasting beef I've ever had! It's quality plus, so glad I found you guys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your beef grass-fed?
Yes! All of our cows eat the grass in the pastures, hay from the fields, and on occasion grain if needed (when inside). They are also not pumped with antibiotics or hormones.
Is Longhorn beef different than the beef I purchase at the grocery store?
Yes! Not only is our beef local, grass-fed, and antibiotic and hormone-free, it is from Texas Longhorn cattle. The majority of store purchased beef is Angus. Longhorns are naturally leaner animals than most other cows, therefore their meat is much leaner as well! (see below for more information)
How do I place an order?
Call Steve at 603-235-3355!
When are you open?
The farm does not have store hours. Beef orders should be placed with Steve, pick-up/drop-off times will be arranged.
We do have an egg shack by the road where you can purchase fresh eggs, hay, and camp wood bundles!
Longhorn Beef Nutrition
Even leaner than chicken!
Cooking Longhorn Beef
Texas Longhorn beef is extremely lean compared to other beef. During the cooking process, the heat has to penetrate through the fat before it can start cooking the actual meat. Due to the low-fat content of Longhorn beef, the meat cooks quickly. Be careful not to overcook it!
- There is minimal shrinkage to the beef so the cooked size is very close to the pre-cooked size.
- It isn't necessary to add additional fat. There is enough natural fat in the meat, and this keeps it at a heart-healthy level.
- To broil: position the meat 3-4 inches from the heat. Watch closely while cooking to achieve the desired doneness. Broiling slightly frozen steaks keeps them jucier!
- When grilling: medium heat works best with Longhorn meat. To add additional flavor, add damp mesquite or cherry wood chips! Remember, the meat cooks quickly so watch it carefully.
- Cooking roasts: cook at 275 degrees F.
- Using a meat thermometer is recommended. Ground beef should have an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.