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Serendipity...Found my new meat shop
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Lawrence's was the grocery store I went to when I lived in my second apartment in Hinton. It was small, not a lot of selection, but it was on the way home from work. Well, I recently learned that I can buy prime beef there....the only place in town!
Sooooo, as you saw earlier I bought a prime rib roast (which is why I was there), lots and lots of changes, even less selection for groceries, but it was meat heaven!
On my way to the back cooler I saw a cooler with smaller cuts. And noticed these here packages:
I've been dreaming of some jerky so I took a closer look and HOLY CRAP!!!!!!
When was the last time you saw that kind of price tag on flank? So I grabbed two packages (8 lbs). Got them home and had to cut off a little fat, but they were beauties. Cut them into strips with the grain, and shook on some High Mountain jerky stuff. We'll be smokin' tomorrow afternoon.
Sooooo, as you saw earlier I bought a prime rib roast (which is why I was there), lots and lots of changes, even less selection for groceries, but it was meat heaven!
On my way to the back cooler I saw a cooler with smaller cuts. And noticed these here packages:
I've been dreaming of some jerky so I took a closer look and HOLY CRAP!!!!!!
When was the last time you saw that kind of price tag on flank? So I grabbed two packages (8 lbs). Got them home and had to cut off a little fat, but they were beauties. Cut them into strips with the grain, and shook on some High Mountain jerky stuff. We'll be smokin' tomorrow afternoon.
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Nice! Take pictures Staci.Molly
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Staci,
That is cheap. Choice is one or two down from prime? I don't think grading matters on a flank anyway.
SteveSteve
Caledon, ON
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Steven, I don't know where choice falls. I gotta tell you most of the time I don't know what the heck I'm doing. There was some trimming to do because I think the goal is lean. It had a couple ribbons of fat layered inside, so we'll see, God knows I've made more expensive mistakes in my life ( we won't list them here [Roger]), so if it's not a total loss I'm okay with it. :laugh:
I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow. -
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Stac,
Show us how it turns out. I'm eager to make some jerky soon. -
Buddy,
You can cook flank other ways too :laugh:Steve
Caledon, ON
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If you are making jerky with it, trimming the fat may be desirable. If you are making fajitas or other dishes, the biggest mistake is trimming it. I have not found a meat shop yet that didn't trim it all off. Skirt and flank needs that fat-cap just like brisket and pork butt/shoulder to make it tender and juicy. With it trimmed too much, IMO, it tends to be dry and chewy.
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USDA...#1-Prime,#2-choice,#3-select,#4-cutter/utility.
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Didn't have a whole fat cap, but more fat than I have ever seen on a flank. Jerky trim, any other purpose I've seen people threatened with banishment! I know better! :laugh:
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