I did the unthinkable according to my wife...

rwalters · Jul 7, 2019

From time to time we find ourselves walking through our local Dollar Tree store. On numerous occasions I have seen signs that state they sell $1 ribeye steaks. Well, a week or so back I made the decision, much to my wife’s disgust, that I just had to give them a whirl. With the decision made I found two that had excellent marbling... lol. One almost looked like a thinly sliced Wagyu ribeye. Seriously! They are about 1/8” thick and are “mechanically tenderized”... yummy... I think [emoji27].

Here they are:

Check out the marbling:

They come pre-seasoned so I did nothing else to them.

I cooked them from frozen. I wanted HOT and FAST with a 50-60 second sear on each side. I went with my Vortex filled with raging hot lump charcoal:

Boom Boom Boom!

And the $$$ shot... LOL!

How was it you ask? Well, it definitely is NOT Wagyu!! I would not serve it to family or friends for dinner... BUT, I am guessing it would probably make a rather tasty steak sandwich.

I dare you... if you happen to see the $1 ribeyes... buy one or two and give em’ a try. Heck, it’s been 6 hours since I consumed it and I am still alive

pjtexas1 · Jul 7, 2019

I pass right by. Never even thought about it. Your wife is correct as usual.

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ClintHTX · Jul 7, 2019

Sometimes things are too good to be true! At least you tried....? Lol

charrederhead · Jul 7, 2019

ONLY 30% solution!

cowgirl · Jul 7, 2019

You're one of the bravest men I know......
Thanks for the reportage! :laugh:

thirdeye · Jul 7, 2019

On the bright side of things, that is a great pit shot.... and there is a "Let's See Your Best Grillshots!" Throwdown going on right now. And there are prizes. So, if you are lucky you might be able to turn that steak back into some $.

16Adams · Jul 7, 2019

Curious your opinion on using for a CFS? If I’ve been in a true dollar store I do not remember it. Bromo and dextrose screams CFS.

I’ve got to know

ronbrad62 · Jul 7, 2019

Tenderized with Bromelain? I'll bet even Amazon doesn't sell that . Thanks for the review, but I think I will stick to my Bromelain-free diet.

Shadowdog500 · Jul 7, 2019

You are braver than me.

Try smoking it!

A friend on mine used to say that a smoker can make a dog turd taste good.
I never tested his theory, but $1 steak looks close enough to confirm it to me! LOL!

Chris

ynotfehc · Jul 7, 2019

That fat pattern isn't very characteristic for a rib eye. Seems like it wasnt just mechanically tenderized, probably formed too. Hope your survive the night, and thanks for letting me know I wasnt wrong to laugh away the thought of buying meat at the dollar store!

rwalters · Jul 7, 2019

This was done in the name of science! This was done to enlighten and inform the Brethren and Sistren! I took one for the team! Y’all are welcome

Czarbecue · Jul 7, 2019

I think you found the source of Golden Corral’s steaks!

rwalters · Jul 7, 2019

Czarbecue said:
I think you found the source of Golden Corral’s steaks!

Now if I could just find the source of McDonalds “McRib” meat...

rwalters · Jul 7, 2019

16Adams said:
Curious your opinion on using for a CFS? If I’ve been in a true dollar store I do not remember it. Bromo and dextrose screams CFS.

I’ve got to know

Sitting here scratching my head... CFS? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is the only thing I can think of...

KB BBQ · Jul 7, 2019

Thanks for taking one for the team and I forgive you.

SmokinAussie · Jul 7, 2019

That's a capitol offence in my book.

At the very least you should go to the Penalty Box.

Mike in Roseville · Jul 7, 2019

rwalters said:
Heck, it’s been 6 hours since I consumed it and I am still alive

It's still early...check back in tomorrow!!! :razz:

rwalters · Jul 8, 2019

Mike in Roseville said:
It's still early...check back in tomorrow!!! :razz:

You’re hoping for an estate sale, aren’t you?

Happy Hapgood · Jul 8, 2019

rwalters said:
Now if I could just find the source of McDonalds “McRib” meat...

Here you go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzo_3V1igIo

Swine Spectator · Jul 8, 2019

$1 for 3.5 oz works out to about $4.60/lb. Accounting for the 30% solution takes you up to ~$5.95, which is close to the 4th of July sale price at my local grocer.

Wasn't familiar with Bromelain, so I had to look it up:

Overview
Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme mixture derived from the stem, fruit, and juice of the pineapple plant. It has a centuries-long history of being used to treat medical ailments, primarily throughout Central and South America. It is currently categorized as a dietary supplement, and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

So pineapple extract, I guess? But this was interesting:

Side effects and risks
As with all supplements, it’s important to discuss bromelain with your doctor prior to using it. Bromelain may cause mild side effects in some people, particularly when taken in high doses. These include:

- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
- heavier-than-normal menstrual bleeding

Avoid using bromelain if you take a blood thinner, such as Warfarin, Pradaxa, and others. Bromelain may have an antiplatelet effect on the blood, increasing the potential for excessive bleeding. For this reason, it’s also important to avoid bromelain use before and after surgery.

I believe that the risk is fairly low, but I'll pass on this one.

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