Buying meat in bulk is a great way to save money and support local farmers. But in order to benefit from your bulk purchase you’ll need to ensure adequate freezer space.
Remember that this is a guide only, as animals are a living product and do vary in size.
To properly store half a cow in your freezer you’re going to need a fair amont of space.
Every cut from the cow
Approximately 160kg to 220kg – will need 400 litres of freezer space
One Side of The Cow
Approximately 80kg – will need 200 litres of freezer space
One Side of The Cow,
divided between two people
Approximately 40kg – will need 100 litres of freezer space
Beef Box, or Similar
Approximately 20kg – will need 50 litres of freezer space
Every cut from a single sheep
Approximately 22kg – will need 50 litres of freezer space
Every cut from a single sheep
Approximately 10kg – will need 25 litres of freezer space
