SJ World, Tell me What to Do

Cool. When's dinner?

 

Have the steaks cut thick (1 1/2 or thicker). You can almost never find those in the store and it's a whole different grilling experience.

How experienced is the Legume cook? If less desirable cuts can be braised for a long time, they're some of the most flavorful. But, because they're tough if cooked quickly, they sometimes end up in the grinding tub.

The reason that steaks, roasts, short ribs, tenderloin, etc., is so expensive is that there isn't all that much of it. If you have the knowledge to cook the less-expensive cuts, they are wonderful too.

You might be able to specify the percentage of fat in your hamburger. (There's going to be more hamburger than most folks expect.)

You might also ask if you can have bones that are worthy of soup so you can roast them and make rich stock.

Definitely talk with butcher he should know the best use of the side if you tell him what you best like to eat.

 

That's what Marcia said ...

 

Thanks for the help. I think we'll just go with the recommended set up. I know it's a lot of meat. That is not a problem, I love to grill and barbecue and this much meat will give me some room to experiment.

 

I have GOT to use that as a pick-up line

 

I almost put "that's what she said" after that.

But MM, you had the courage I did not.

 

Just the gift tax alone that you will pay on the cow makes it not worth it.

Keep a couple of the choice steaks and donate the rest. You will help a lot of less fortunate and get a nice tax deduction besides.

You will never use that much meat. The first day that you lose electricity you will be wondering from then on if the meat is still good.

 

Definitely agree with this advice. Thick steaks are great, and for some reason they only come at a premium price.

 

Tri-tip is growing in popularity, but it's still mostly a California thing. The cut originated in Santa Maria.
Tell him you want the tri-tip.

 

So he can't cut it like they do for fajitas -- half steak, half chicken and the other half shrimp?

 

Boom, you make a good point. In fact, my wife was reading over my shoulder and said "that guy makes a good point."

And I always listen to her...safer that way.