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"BBQ cut" meat

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GrateEggspectations
GrateEggspectations Posts: 9,268
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A local grocery store near me sells most cuts in thicker "BBQ cut" varieties, such that you can get your T-bone or pork chop a little thicker for that perfect "crunchy-on-the-outside-tender-on-the-inside goodness" that just isn't as attainable with thin cuts. Of course, you can always ask the butcher to cut it a little thicker, but the designated cut is pretty handy if you ask me.

Just curious as as to whether this is common elsewhere, as this is the only place I've come across it.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,834
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    Never heard it called that. But I'd probably grow to like it pretty quickly. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 9,268
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    It's convenient, because there's a whole fridge of them freshly packaged that way. Like I say, only place I've ever seen this. Unfortunately, it's seasonal, so it only lasts about late May to early Sept or so.
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  • NonaScott
    NonaScott Posts: 446
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    In Publix's that don't have an actual custom cut display case they call them Steakhouse cuts.
    Narcoossee, FL

    LBGE, Nest, Mates, Plate Setter, Ash Tool. I'm a simple guy.
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    NonaScott said:
    In Publix's that don't have an actual custom cut display case they call them Steakhouse cuts.
    Publix in my area is a sad affair when it comes to butchers.
    They place no effort in cutting steaks uniformly.
    The cut is 1 1/4 on one end a 7/8 on the other.
    They cut steaks with a knife, they say corporate won't allow then to use a bandsaw with a thickness guide. They claim it's not a safety issue, rather a issue of the saw blade heating the meat causing it to spoil faster.




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  • dopey
    dopey Posts: 201
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    The market I usually go for meat has a case of "cowboy cuts" all year round usually about 2" thick, but if you want them thicker.. just ask!
    What I do when I'm black out drunk is none of my business...

    John Central CT
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  • Webass
    Webass Posts: 259
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    I no longer buy my steaks at Kroger for basically the same reason.  Kroger runs their steaks on sale in "family packs." Their family packs are usually 6-8 steaks cut to about 1/2".  This week they have rib-eye for $6.99 family packs and their nice 1 1/2"-2" rib-eyes in the meat case are $15.99.  It's the same meat! Some time ago I asked the guys at the meat counter and their answer was, "That's just the way we do it."  When I complained to the store manager she told me whenever I wanted thick cut steaks for the sale price to ask for her and she'd take me back to the meat counter. I told her if I have to get a store manager to buy my steak, I'll buy elsewhere.  Her answer was, "I'm sorry you feel that way."

    We eat steak at least once a week and now buy at Costco and Publix. Costo's are cut fairly thick and Publix will cut whatever thickness I want.      

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  • NonaScott
    NonaScott Posts: 446
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    GregW said:
    NonaScott said:
    In Publix's that don't have an actual custom cut display case they call them Steakhouse cuts.
    Publix in my area is a sad affair when it comes to butchers.
    They place no effort in cutting steaks uniformly.
    The cut is 1 1/4 on one end a 7/8 on the other.
    They cut steaks with a knife, they say corporate won't allow then to use a bandsaw with a thickness guide. They claim it's not a safety issue, rather a issue of the saw blade heating the meat causing it to spoil faster.




    I had that problem with the one I used to shop at. The new one I go to now has a great custom meat case and they carry prime strips, rib eyes and tenderloin. They do a great job of cutting thick and even and have no problem doing what you want if you don't see it. They were recently featured in Fortune 500 magazine. Their seafood dept is great too. They have a list of about 50 varieties of fish that they will order for you and have it in 2 days. Guaranteed fresh.
    Narcoossee, FL

    LBGE, Nest, Mates, Plate Setter, Ash Tool. I'm a simple guy.
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
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    it's just a sales sticker.  they slap in on anything they are trying to sell.

    since "BBQ" means anything from grilling over gas flame to actual smoking, and the meat cutter (there are very very few butchers) likely doesn't know the difference, they put it on any cut of meat.

    steaks, chops, ribs....  never see it on brisket, funny enough.

    here? a "BBQ" sticker means nothing.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    I have a food saver and big sharp knife. I buy the whole rib roast or what ever and cut my own steaks. I find it is usually cheaper if you wait for a sale on whole roast.    
                                                                
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 9,268
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    Webass said:

    I no longer buy my steaks at Kroger for basically the same reason.  Kroger runs their steaks on sale in "family packs." Their family packs are usually 6-8 steaks cut to about 1/2".  This week they have rib-eye for $6.99 family packs and their nice 1 1/2"-2" rib-eyes in the meat case are $15.99.  It's the same meat! Some time ago I asked the guys at the meat counter and their answer was, "That's just the way we do it."  When I complained to the store manager she told me whenever I wanted thick cut steaks for the sale price to ask for her and she'd take me back to the meat counter. I told her if I have to get a store manager to buy my steak, I'll buy elsewhere.  Her answer was, "I'm sorry you feel that way."

    We eat steak at least once a week and now buy at Costco and Publix. Costo's are cut fairly thick and Publix will cut whatever thickness I want.      

    Love the way Costco cuts steak (and love their meat, minus the mechanical tenderization - to be concise, love the results but not the process.
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,429
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    BBQ cut sounds like a good label to slap on a bag of NON GMO, organic, not tested on animal lump charcoal.


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    Grand Rapids MI
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    NonaScott said:
    GregW said:
    NonaScott said:
    In Publix's that don't have an actual custom cut display case they call them Steakhouse cuts.
    Publix in my area is a sad affair when it comes to butchers.
    They place no effort in cutting steaks uniformly.
    The cut is 1 1/4 on one end a 7/8 on the other.
    They cut steaks with a knife, they say corporate won't allow then to use a bandsaw with a thickness guide. They claim it's not a safety issue, rather a issue of the saw blade heating the meat causing it to spoil faster.




    I had that problem with the one I used to shop at. The new one I go to now has a great custom meat case and they carry prime strips, rib eyes and tendeIrloin. They do a great job of cutting thick and even and have no problem doing what you want if you don't see it. They were recently featured in Fortune 500 magazine. Their seafood dept is great too. They have a list of about 50 varieties of fish that they will order for you and have it in 2 days. Guaranteed fresh.
    Good to hear that your Publix is doing a good job. We don't have any prime at our store.
    The seafood dept is pretty small also. They don't carry any US Gulf shrimp. It's all foreign mud puddle antibiotic marinated shrimp. I usually go to a local specialty seafood shop that carries fresh Gulf shrimp and oysters.
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