Eggtastico
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Holy $&@!:shock:
Pretentious crap
Holy $&@!:shock:
Werd. Lunacy at it's finest. Sad thing is, they are in buisiness because people will buy this stuff.
Hell, at that price it better be SELF cooking and ME wiping.
Tough crowd!!!!
For those of you that don't know me, I'm Shane with Snake River Farms. Naturally, I have a few points to make in this conversation :-D
First - I know some of you think that you would have to be CRAZY to spend this much money on a piece of meat. However...I have to remind you that the same people buying this likely think YOU'RE crazy for having 3 BGE's, 4 UDS's, 2 Weber OTG's, 2 Thermapens (because of the speed differences in red and green) and a cupboard full of 83 different rubs. My point is...to each his own!
Secondly - honestly, I'm in this business, and this is the best piece of meat I've ever eaten, hands-down. Crazy good. And, as it's been mentioned, it's really expensive for us to produce, hence the price.
Finally - remember that this isn't a standard "steak". You wouldn't sit down and eat this whole (frankly that would be way too rich). Thomas Keller serves this at The French Laundry and the portion size is around 2-4 oz.
Ultimately - everyone has certain things that they're willing to pay for to get "the best". I have friends with home audio equipment that costs more than my car, but I can't hear the difference. I have other friends that buy bottles of wine or bourbon that cost more than I spend to take my whole family out to a nice dinner. And I have friends with more money in BBQ equipment than I have in my kids' college savings. But that's OK - it's their choice, and they wanted the best.
Tough crowd!!!!
For those of you that don't know me, I'm Shane with Snake River Farms. Naturally, I have a few points to make in this conversation :-D
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Ultimately - everyone has certain things that they're willing to pay for to get "the best". I have friends with home audio equipment that costs more than my car, but I can't hear the difference. I have other friends that buy bottles of wine or bourbon that cost more than I spend to take my whole family out to a nice dinner. And I have friends with more money in BBQ equipment than I have in my kids' college savings. But that's OK - it's their choice, and they wanted the best.
SRFShane, Since I am the one that started this post, sorry if the responses including mine seem a little harsh. I mean, yes, while this looks like a great cut, it is very high priced and not in my or many budgets. Hell, I have a dream of buying some really nice Wagu steaks for a birthday dinner treat one of these years, but I have yet to pull the trigger. One of these days.
And I completely understand different choices for different people and that this cut is very special. I just went through some sticker shock when I read it. Bad enough that choice briskets are closing in on $50, $250 for a meat for four is way out there.
It's all good. I am sure someone will buy some. Just won't be me. :grin:
That is incredibly expensive, but I can somewhat see where the price comes from. Think about it, they are essentially ruining an entire ribeye section to get this cap. So, they take a 15 lb. section of the best cut on the cow, cut off 2 lbs for the cap, and maybe another 3-5 lbs to sell as the ribeye "filet". The rest, 9 or so lbs (just guestimating), is either ground or scrapped, unless they sell it as beef back ribs. While it certainly is one of the best parts of the cow, it just seems like a very wasteful cut.
Gold Grade Boneless Prime Rib
Our Gold Grade Prime Rib is our highest-graded roast and is more marbled, extravagant and delicious than any other roast we offer. Rarely available for direct purchase, Snake River Farms Gold Grade Prime Ribs are specially selected, perfectly aged and hand trimmed to create an amazing eye of ribeye (cap-off) roast.
Gold Grade Ribeye Filet 8 oz - Collection of 2
Very Limited Supply!
The highest grade available from Snake River Farms, Gold Grade maintains the traditional flavor that American palates love, combined with the tender, buttery essence of Japanese Wagyu beef. Due to the marbling and unsaturated fat ratio, it is so tender and juicy it can be cut with just a butter knife. All Gold Grade cuts are specially selected, perfectly aged and hand trimmed. Each 2-piece collection includes:
- Two 8 oz. Ribeye Filets
Oh, hey, no worries at all! I just had to take the opportunity to give our side too! Mostly I just don't want folks to think that SRF is just some product for the ridiculously rich (even though a few of our products may be targeted at them :grin
All that said - maybe we should find a way to work one of these Cap of Ribeyes in as a prize for a Throwdown winner? :shock: