A Cut Above
Hen House is proud to offer Certified Angus Beef, the brand that sets the standard for premium beef. Each cut meets 10 exacting quality standards and is the only beef certified for flavor, delivering a tender, juicy and consistently flavorful bite every time. Raised by family farmers and ranchers who care deeply for their animals and the land, it's beef you can trust for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Rancher Owned and Led
Certified Angus Beef® is more than just Angus — it's a brand built on higher standards. Founded in 1978 by a group of forward-thinking ranchers, the brand is still rancher-owned and led, with a mission to deliver better beef while supporting the future of family farms.
When you choose Certified Angus Beef at Hen House, you're helping sustain farms for future generations while enjoying a better eating experience.
More than a Steak
USDA Quality Grades as a Percent of Federally Graded Beef
Our standards for marbling are the key to great flavor. We require Modest or higher levels of marbling — the key to delivering a tender, juicy and consistently delicious eating experience.
The majority of USDA Choice is Small Marbling — not enough for us. That's why only the finest cuts earn the Certified Angus Beef® logo.
Just Because it's "Angus" Doesn't Mean it's Certified
Only the finest beef qualifies.
ONLY 4 IN 10 ANGUS QUALIFY
Angus is just a breed of cattle with the potential to produce great beef. For beef to be truly exceptional, you have to go further — and the Certified Angus Beef® brand does. Our standards are so high that only 4 in 10 Angus cattle earn our logo.
10 Quality Standards for Exceptional Beef
Certified Angus Beef is the only beef brand that must meet 10 exacting quality standards to ensure consistent flavor, tenderness and juiciness in every cut.
1
Marbling
The small flecks of fat within the beef — the main contributor of juiciness, flavor and tenderness. Beef with more marbling can be cooked to higher temperatures and still be juicy.
2
Texture
Medium to finely textured marbling ensures consistency in every bite.
3
Maturity
Cattle must be less than 30 months of age by dentition with only A-maturity lean color.
4
Consistent Sized Cuts
More uniform cuts for a consistently sized steak every time.
5
Consistent Sized Cattle
Consistently sized cattle delivers less variation in each box.
6
Consistent Thickness
One inch or less of fat thickness helps control overall leanness and yield.
7
Appearance and Tenderness
Superior muscling assures a premium, uniform plate presentation.
8
Visually Appealing
Practically free of capillary rupture for a more appealing appearance.
9
Consistent Color
Not allowing dark cutters ensures consistent appearance and flavor.
10
Limited Brahman Influence
Eliminating significant Brahman cattle influence ensures tenderness.