Northwest Meat Company Partners With Elysian Fields Pure Bred Lamb

Northwest Meat Company Partners With Elysian Fields

Quality, consistency, family, and ethics matter when sourcing premium wholesale meat cuts to serve your venue’s customers. That’s why we’re delighted to introduce our new partnership with Elysian Fields as the primary distributor of their Pure Bred Lamb cuts in Chicago.

Elysian Fields history and values align perfectly with our mission and approach to providing your diners and kitchen staff with products meeting exceptional standards which speak to refined taste and responsible farming. Continue reading for a brief introduction, and learn about the many benefits of this exciting venture you can look forward to.

History and Philosophy of Elysian Fields

After leaving his investment banking career in 1989, Keith Martin founded Elysian Fields Farm, a 200+ acre, multiple-parcel operation located in Greene County, Pennsylvania.

His mission: To build the world’s finest lamb farm. And what better place to achieve this milestone than in a region known for its unique geographic elements conducive to raising sheep, with documented agricultural heritage dating back to 1873?

He chose land so revered that in 2010, it was awarded notation in the National Register of Historic Places for its “significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history.”

After a few years of purchasing strategic land parcels within the area, his team prioritized transparency in the journey towards building their Holistic Lamb Program.

This openness solves what they felt was a “disjointed and disassociated formula of production, process, distribution, and consumption in the meat industry.”

In 1996, Chef Thomas Keller became an avid customer, serving the product in his many renowned establishments, including three Michelin-starred restaurants.

Keller believes, “The act of cooking is a simple equation, ingredients plus execution.”

In 2006, Martin and Keller created the Pure Bred Lamb product line.

A Farming Philosophy That Aligns With Our Values

Martin and Keller’s priorities include supporting family-run farms and maintaining trust between consumers and food suppliers. Elysian Fields was founded with the utmost reverence for Mother Nature and her soil, which feeds the plants and animals needed to nourish our health.

At Elysian Fields and Pure Bred, everyone strives to meet each lamb’s needs by treating their soil, water, and nutrients with the same reverence and quality commitments. When you care for the animal properly, the animal will take care of the final product.

They operate under the guiding principle of “true connection” between Mother Earth, her soil, and living things:

            “A heavenly place of pastoral serenity, a place of peace and contentment”.

This philosophy matters to today’s diners and everyone at Northwest Meat Company–real food with a real story. We’re proud to bring their humane, pasture-based approach into our partner network.

Let’s learn about Pure Bred Lamb’s patented, data-supported strategy for producing premium, consumable animal meat cuts.

Elysian Fields Safe Alternative® Method

In this strategic quality control system, each animal is individually recognized and tracked throughout the lifecycle using a unique alpha-numeric Lamb Tracker identification code.

When you purchase Pure Bred Lamb products, look for the blue label. It contains ID information documenting each animal’s origin, care, and treatment regimen, including food/water intake, breeding process, and farmer’s name/location.

The Elysian Fields patented process ensures each lamb gets treated with the same care and compassion as the other premium wholesale meat products we offer at Northwest Meat Company.

We share Martin and Keller’s belief that all animals should be allowed to live as nature intended while under their farmer’s care. The lamb receives all the attention it deserves through their patented, humane animal-raising process. You can track each cut back to the source lamb.

All animals are fed natural grains free of growth hormones or stimulants. Hay is continually tested for optimal nutrient levels, and water sources are tested routinely for purity.

The quest to build the best possible lamb farm resulted in a patented livestock management system (approved in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) that challenges convention and builds respect for our food sources.

What does this mean for your venue’s lamb-savvy staff and customers?

No Surprises – Just Delicious Results

Chefs in busy kitchens rarely have time to second-guess their wholesale meat sources. With Elysian Fields Farm and Northwest Meat Company providing the best lamb available in Chicago, they don’t have to.

Consistency matters. Each cut arrives trimmed to perfection, giving you the size and yield you expect every time. This means less time spent breaking down the meat, letting you focus on what you do best: crafting the perfect meal.

This predictability means less manipulation on the preparation table and smoother serving execution.

The quality is evident immediately from a single rack to braised shanks. You’ll enjoy nutritious lamb meat with a clean and delicate flavor, rich marbling, and tenderness unsurpassed in the wholesale market.

Primary Access – Local Advantage

Top-tier wholesale lamb cuts in Chicago are now available through Northwest Meat Company, the primary Chicago local distributor of Pure Bred Lamb cuts from Elysian Fields.

Enjoy a dependable supply of domestic, holistically raised cuts, including Leg, Loin, Shank, Shoulder, Breast/Flank, and Rib.

For regular menus in high-volume steakhouses or seasonal tasting selections, our distribution brings premium lamb to your serving line with the ease of local delivery.  Premium lamb is only part of the equation. What makes this partnership work is the people and service behind the name. Since 1956, we’ve been Chicago’s trusted wholesale meat distributor, and our reputation is a cut above the rest.

Our family’s standards and values perfectly match Elysian Fields’ commitment to preserving nature and making the world better. We’re both dedicated to providing humanely and sustainably raised wholesale ingredients.

We’re still family-run and owned, with a reputation built on quality and service. Our associates know a professional kitchen’s demands and challenges, regardless of size or location.

Ready to Order? Let’s Talk Lamb

Chicago’s wholesale leader, Northwest Meat Company, is now stocking Pure Bred Lamb cuts, including racks, loins, and shoulders from Elysian Fields Farm.

If you’d like a new feature dish or want to augment your spring menu, we have exceptional wholesale lamb products to match any meal concept.

Call our team to discuss the options available from our newest trusted partner.

Visit our website to browse our products, order directly through our app, or get personalized assistance by calling our sales team.