Rib-eye sterk quality

MountainMan · 02-21-2020, 07:54 PM

As you know , I've been on a search for flavorful tender rib eye steaks.

Lately I've tried a couple of "high end" (not to be named) internet suppliers of "prime") rib-eyes.

I bought several of their rib eye steaks "on sale" from each of them thinking to try their quality.

My experience has been when I cook each of their rib-eye to 129 deg. I found that the rib-eyes were tough and tasteless.

So are the "SALE" meats really less than what is really sold as quality meat or is it really a representative their product?

Where do I go next?

TNX

LYU370 · 02-21-2020, 08:03 PM

I just buy local choice steaks. From one store, I just season them. From another, I Jaccard the crap out of them. They both turn out great. Know your source and what you need to do.

Smokie185 · 02-21-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MountainMan

As you know , I've been on a search for flavorful tender rib eye steaks.

Lately I've tried a couple of "high end" (not to be named) internet suppliers of "prime") rib-eyes.

I bought several of their rib eye steaks "on sale" from each of them thinking to try their quality.

My experience has been when I cook each of their rib-eye to 129 deg. I found that the rib-eyes were tough and tasteless.

So are the "SALE" meats really less than what is really sold as quality meat or is it really a representative their product?

Where do I go next?

TNX

I have been pleased with the meats I get from Whole Foods and Fresh Market. I have been cutting back on buying meat from Publix and Costco.

As far as mail order, I prefer Creekstone Farms.

Baychilla · 02-21-2020, 08:36 PM

I've tried a few different vendors that sell online. One was just eh - which I don't believe justified the cost. Another one which I've used several times can be inconsistent in flavor and sinew content. As well I've had an odd experience where I ordered a batch, cooked some immediately and put the rest into the deep freeze. The ones I cooked immediately were flavorless. A few months later I cooked the frozen ones. They were full of flavor.

I generally get my steak from a small local chain or Costco.

keeperofsecrets · 02-21-2020, 09:36 PM

I struggled with bland steaks until I learned to season them well (beef needs salt) and set 'em out for an hour or so before cooking. Cast iron or open fire. Screaming hot. 2-3 minutes, then rotate. 2 minutes, then flip. 2-3 minutes, then rotate. 2 minutes and test for doneness. Let sit before cutting. Enjoy with a bourbon or scotch.

Grain Belt · 02-22-2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by keeperofsecrets

I struggled with bland steaks until I learned to season them well (beef needs salt) and set 'em out for an hour or so before cooking. Cast iron or open fire. Screaming hot. 2-3 minutes, then rotate. 2 minutes, then flip. 2-3 minutes, then rotate. 2 minutes and test for doneness. Let sit before cutting. Enjoy with a bourbon or scotch.

This gentleman speaks the pure truth.

Big George's BBQ · 02-22-2020, 08:33 AM

I like to salt my steaks with kosher salt- about 1/2 tsp per side and let st for an hour if an inch thick adding 15 min per 1/4 inch Really helps to tenderize a steak Sous Vide works well too and then sear in a really hot cast iron skillet

gtsum · 02-22-2020, 10:09 AM

I’ve had good luck with prime meat from creekstone (their choice is not good imo). Crowd cow also has some good stuff for sure.

I was at Costco the other day and their prime ribeyes looked phenomenal...crazy marbling! I had to go to an appt and didn’t want them sitting in the car so I didn’t pick any up.

I also reverse sear most all my steaks and generally they come out very well. I’m not a fan of hot and fast unless then are an inch thick or less

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joe84780 · 02-23-2020, 07:14 PM

I found some prime ribeye cap steaks at Costco around Valentines Day. They were very tender & flavorful. Smoked em at 250 on my Vision Pro S and then did a high heat sear on my grill grates. They were awesome! If you see em, buy em!

Hoss · 02-23-2020, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsum

I’ve had good luck with prime meat from creekstone (their choice is not good imo). Crowd cow also has some good stuff for sure.

I was at Costco the other day and their prime ribeyes looked phenomenal...crazy marbling! I had to go to an appt and didn’t want them sitting in the car so I didn’t pick any up.

I also reverse sear most all my steaks and generally they come out very well. I’m not a fan of hot and fast unless then are an inch thick or less

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02-21-2020, 07:54 PM	#1
MountainMan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-30-07 Location: Mountains of Colorado	Rib-eye sterk quality As you know , I've been on a search for flavorful tender rib eye steaks. Lately I've tried a couple of "high end" (not to be named) internet suppliers of "prime") rib-eyes. I bought several of their rib eye steaks "on sale" from each of them thinking to try their quality. My experience has been when I cook each of their rib-eye to 129 deg. I found that the rib-eyes were tough and tasteless. So are the "SALE" meats really less than what is really sold as quality meat or is it really a representative their product? Where do I go next? TNX

02-21-2020, 08:03 PM	#2
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	I just buy local choice steaks. From one store, I just season them. From another, I Jaccard the crap out of them. They both turn out great. Know your source and what you need to do. __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

02-21-2020, 09:36 PM	#5
keeperofsecrets Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-14-16 Location: monroe, ga Name/Nickname : ringo	I struggled with bland steaks until I learned to season them well (beef needs salt) and set 'em out for an hour or so before cooking. Cast iron or open fire. Screaming hot. 2-3 minutes, then rotate. 2 minutes, then flip. 2-3 minutes, then rotate. 2 minutes and test for doneness. Let sit before cutting. Enjoy with a bourbon or scotch. __________________ May your wood stay dry and your smoke stay blue. A-1 Competition Smoker 48x48 open wood grill 72x48 open wood grill/smoker/pig roaster Sam's 8-burner gas Event Grill w/griddle drop-in Blackstone Range Top Combo Grill

02-22-2020, 08:33 AM	#7
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	I like to salt my steaks with kosher salt- about 1/2 tsp per side and let st for an hour if an inch thick adding 15 min per 1/4 inch Really helps to tenderize a steak Sous Vide works well too and then sear in a really hot cast iron skillet __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

02-21-2020, 08:36 PM	#4
Baychilla is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-08-18 Location: San Francisco, CA Name/Nickname : Joe	I've tried a few different vendors that sell online. One was just eh - which I don't believe justified the cost. Another one which I've used several times can be inconsistent in flavor and sinew content. As well I've had an odd experience where I ordered a batch, cooked some immediately and put the rest into the deep freeze. The ones I cooked immediately were flavorless. A few months later I cooked the frozen ones. They were full of flavor. I generally get my steak from a small local chain or Costco.

02-22-2020, 10:09 AM	#8
gtsum Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-30-03 Location: Richmond, VA	I’ve had good luck with prime meat from creekstone (their choice is not good imo). Crowd cow also has some good stuff for sure. I was at Costco the other day and their prime ribeyes looked phenomenal...crazy marbling! I had to go to an appt and didn’t want them sitting in the car so I didn’t pick any up. I also reverse sear most all my steaks and generally they come out very well. I’m not a fan of hot and fast unless then are an inch thick or less Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-23-2020, 07:14 PM	#9
joe84780 Got Wood. Join Date: 07-27-13 Location: Sacramento, CA	I found some prime ribeye cap steaks at Costco around Valentines Day. They were very tender & flavorful. Smoked em at 250 on my Vision Pro S and then did a high heat sear on my grill grates. They were awesome! If you see em, buy em!