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What cut of Beef to use

Postby theinn-keeper » Sat May 10, 2008 4:41 pm

Dear All,

We run a small family inn in Dorset and I'm looking for you advice on steaks, I want a good quality steak, that is tasty and tender, I know beef is expensive at the moment but any suggestions on what we should be buying cut, origin we sell them at around £10-12 per portion

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Re: What cut of Beef to use

Postby squigs » Sat May 10, 2008 9:58 pm

Re: What cut of Beef to use

On that budget I would recommend a 6/8oz rib eye.

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Re: What cut of Beef to use

Postby chef99 » Sat May 10, 2008 10:34 pm

Re: What cut of Beef to use

whole d-cut rump, trim it cut away all sinue, break into nuggets and roll as you would a fillet (as you have cut out all the sinue and fat you should be left with manageable pieces) cook no more than medium and you will be left with one of the tastiest steaks around.


P.S do NOT slice as butchers do with all fat and sinue attached as it will look and taste like sh1te

enjoy

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Re: What cut of Beef to use

Postby The Keeper » Sun May 11, 2008 1:27 am

Re: What cut of Beef to use

Definetly a good quality Ribeye.....no less than 6 oz....

The key is in the cattle and the ageing......28 days in my opinion....

Ribeye gives the best of both worlds.....quality and value....

But beware of poor quality butchers/ suppliers.....(ask for samples)


Regards......

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Re: What cut of Beef to use

Postby vegbasher » Sun May 11, 2008 11:31 pm

Re: What cut of Beef to use

for a tight budget with a great flavour a seam butchered rump steak rocks, more work but an amazing flavour s@ts all over a cliche fillet steak yawn!!!!

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