Calculate how many pounds of meat you must consume per month to ensure zero waste before your next bulk harvest delivery.

Master Rule: First-In, First-Out (FIFO) ensures you never find a 4-year-old freezer-burned roast buried at the bottom of the chest.

Configure Parameters

150 lbs
6 mos

Calculated Targets

Target Burn Rate
25 lbs/mo
Required monthly consumption
Weekly Target
5.8 lbs
Meals / Week
4 meals
Total to Eat
130 lbs
To enforce FIFO, use cardboard dividers in your chest freezer. Left side for old inventory, right side for the new delivery.

Consumption Equivalents (Family of 4)

Pounds / Week Meal Equivalent Dietary Style
3 - 4 lbs 2 Beef Dinners Average American
5 - 7 lbs 3-4 Beef Dinners High Protein / Paleo
8 - 12 lbs 5+ Dinners + Lunches Carnivore / Meat Heavy
15+ lbs Almost Exclusive Protein Strict Carnivore

Precision Master Protocol

  1. 1
    Step 1: Perform a full physical inventory. Pull everything out, sort by cut and date, and wipe down the freezer interior.
  2. 2
    Step 2: Place the oldest meat in easily accessible milk crates or cloth grocery bags near the top.
  3. 3
    Step 3: Dedicate specific days to specific cuts (e.g., Burger Mondays, Roast Sundays) to ensure steady drawdown.
  4. 4
    Step 4: If falling behind target burn rate, increase batch cooking (chili, meatballs) to use up ground beef rapidly.
  5. 5
    Step 5: One month before new harvest arrives, consume or donate any remaining odd cuts to clear space.
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