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Snake River Farms vs Lone Mountain

Sistm
Sistm Posts: 53
edited February 2015 in EggHead Forum
I was interested in ordering some quality steaks and came across these two sites. I was looking for some opinions from people who have tried both as  which they peferred. I have never had Kobe or Wagyu. Lone Mountain is full-blooded and Snake River is American Kobe so there is a difference in cost. Is the difference in taste between the two going to justify the cost? I look forward to hearing some experiences.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    A side by side blind comparison would be ideal. Both will likely have excellent marbeling and flavor so...
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  • Sea2Ski
    Sea2Ski Posts: 4,131
    NPHuskerFL said:

    A side by side blind comparison would be ideal. Both will likely have excellent marbeling and flavor so...

    If you are setting up a blind taste test, I will volunteer as Judge #1 - you do not even have to pay me.
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited February 2015
    FWIW I think they are both Wagyu.  "American Kobe" is sort of a marketing name.  I haven't actually had either, but I have heard nothing but rave reviews about SRF.  If it is cheaper (and looks like it is), I would go with that without hesitation.  I'm thinking of ordering something for V-day.

    (edit)
    I waited too long...not gonna pay $60 to have them shipped :).  SRF has standard shipping of $10 but the 2 day/overnight gets pricey.  

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  • Sistm
    Sistm Posts: 53
    Yeah, I ran into that same problem of waiting too long myself. I think I will lean towards SRF because of the revies I have heard. They are having a great sale right now. Then maybe in the future I can try Lone Mountain and post some reviews on here.
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    My Snake River Farms order arrived yesterday. 

    First Take Away . . . dry ice is cool
    Second Take Away . . . beautiful marbeling on 8oz Ribeyes & 6oz NYs - but wow 6oz is tiny!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    NDG said:

    My Snake River Farms order arrived yesterday. 


     beautiful marbeling on 8oz Ribeyes & 6oz NYs - but wow 6oz is tiny!
    6 & 8 ounce steaks make a incredible appetizer while you are waiting on the main course to get done. In the past, I have cooked several of them as a snack while the pork butt or brisket was finishing up. Nothing like a good steak for getting the stomach warmed up and ready!!

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    SGH said:

    NDG said:

    My Snake River Farms order arrived yesterday. 


     beautiful marbeling on 8oz Ribeyes & 6oz NYs - but wow 6oz is tiny!
    6 & 8 ounce steaks make a incredible appetizer while you are waiting on the main course to get done. In the past, I have cooked several of them as a snack while the pork butt or brisket was finishing up. Nothing like a good steak for getting the stomach warmed up and ready!!
    Or just get 4 of them and a few lobster tails and make a nice surf-and-turf-kebab.  

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,797
    Cannot comment on the comparison but with regard to SRF and their Standard Shipping mode:  The delivery time can be quite fast-placed a brisket order on a Sunday, they processed Monday-received via standard shipping on Weds.  FYI-
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    @SGH . . HAAHA you are real - but I think you might be a grizzly bear!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    NDG said:

    @SGH . . HAAHA you are real - but I think you might be a grizzly bear!

    Nay, just a big ole lovable Teddy bear my friend;)

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