Tender Meat

Offers a delicate texture and juicy finish that melts in your mouth. Complements any special occasion or grand feast. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning cows.

Type

meat

Tool

Butchery

Rarity

rare

Buy: 25Sell: 8

About

• •Second-highest meat tier — restores HP when consumed raw
• •Dropped by skinning cows and domesticated livestock on farms
• •Also purchasable at butchery shops in Hernand and other towns
• •All meat types yield identical results in cooking — no quality bonus
• •Feeding Tender Meat to dogs grants +35 Trust per piece — 3 pieces to max
• •Does not stack with other meat types (Tough, Lean, Fine, Marbled) in inventory
• •Meat vendor southwest of Hernand restocks daily at midnight

Gathering Guide

• •Skin cows on farms near Hernand — pastures and farmhouses have 3-5 cows each
• •Sheep and goats near settlements also drop Tender Meat when butchered
• •Buy from the butchery shop left of Hernand's southern gate (vendor: Renee)
• •Meat vendor southwest of Hernand restocks all meat types daily at midnight
• •Kill the animal first, then use the butchery command on the carcass to collect
• •Farm livestock requires Thief's Mask (10 copper from Grimrak) to steal owned animals
• •Cheaper Tough Meat works identically in all recipes — save Tender Meat for dog taming

Similar Resources

Tough Meat

Rich in muscle fiber, this meat provides a satisfying chew, though its toughness requires patience to draw out full flavor. A decent option for staving off hunger in a pinch. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning large animals.

Lean Meat

Lean and light, its clean taste shines when simply grilled, while a sprinkle of spices brings out delicate flavor. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning small animals.

Fine Meat

A generous cut ideal for preparing a hearty feast. Delivers tenderness and rich flavor in every large piece. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning medium-sized animals.

Marbled Meat

The perfect touch of fat adds a savory aroma and makes it extremely flavorful. When grilled, the juices and fat blend together to create a deep, rich flavor. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning pigs.

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