Strauss Free Raised | Our Secret Is Authenticity - Natural Pasture Raising Methods

By embracing natural pasture raising methods, we are able to provide authentic veal richer in color and flavor, shattering common veal stereotypes. This is your assurance that our calves enjoy a natural, healthy diet, never ever receiving growth hormones, antibiotics or animal by products. It is unlimited access to mother's milk and a natural stress-free environment that produces exceptionally tender succulent veal — the way Old World chefs remember.

Strauss Free Raised® veal is authentic veal that tastes the way Nature meant it to be.

Culinary Goodness
Taste the difference. We encourage you to conduct a blind taste test of Strauss Free Raised®veal versus any veal product. We are confident you will agree: Strauss Free Raised® delivers an exceptional culinary experience that you will enjoy.

Rich Color = Superior Flavor

Meat color is a direct reflection of the calf’s natural diet and environment
Increased iron consumption comes from mother’s milk and pasture grazing
Richer color is your assurance of superior flavor that comes naturally from increased nutrient content.

Q: What is authentic veal?
A: Proclaimed throughout antiquity in literature and scripture, veal is an original culinary tradition. This exceptional delicacy was raised for thousands of years in much the same manner as Strauss Free Raised® veal is today; outdoors on pastures alongside mother and herd.

Q: Is authentic veal richer in color?
A. Yes. By embracing the almost lost art of pasture raised veal, we are able to provide authentic, nutrient packed veal, which is naturally richer in both color and flavor; shattering common veal stereotypes. This is your assurance that our calves enjoy a natural, healthy diet.

Q: What is the secret to authentic, tender, delicious veal; brimming with delicate, yet full natural flavor?

A: Heritage breeding and Nature’s Way. We have selected the historical French breed – Limousin. This breed is still the source for some of Europe’s most sought after veal served today. Our calves unlimited access to mother’s milk and a stress-free environment produces exceptionally tender, delicious veal—the way Old World chefs remember.