The Chuckwagon Chili Challenge is on Saturday September 13th, from Noon to 4PM.  There will be live music with local favorites including Sundog, Karaoke, Dancing, Beer, Soda and Chili.

Come down for what will be a great day and try some of my chuck roast chili.  

 

John Weibel                  
Rockin J Pastures             
1601 MCR 4N                   August 27, 2008
Great Divide, CO 83231

Dear John:

I am writing to thank, and encourage, you in Rockin J Pastures' cattle endeavor.  I am impressed with your beef's quality and taste.  It is great pleasure serving Rockin J Beef at home.  Your beef is comparable with the best beef I have ever eaten.

I look forward to continually serving, eating and recommending Rocking J Pastures' beef.

Warmest regards,

Stewart L Beall

 

Low and slow is the way to cook short ribs.  Slow cooked, they melt in your mouth and have great flavor.

2 tablespoons of salt
2 tablespoons of pepper
2 tablespoons of onion powder
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
2 teaspoons of celery salt.

Combine all ingredients, rub onto the package of short ribs and smoke at about 220 degrees for 2 hours and then check for tenderness.  They are done when they pull apart easily.

 

Change comes hard for all of us.  We learn a system, become familiar with it, and without some event we seldom change our habits.

Herding has a long history, beginning with the evolution of the prairies.  With new technologies we are able to more closely mimic grazing patterns which centered around the predator-prey relationship.  Large herds roamed in tightly concentrated groups for their protection.

These high stocking densities, with short grazing durations and long periods of rest have disappeared from the grass lands.  Technology and experimentation by some creative ranchers have experimented with higher stocking densities and longer periods of rest with profound results that will help to feed more people.