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Prime meats at Costco

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We were having a special dinner so I wanted to really blow my guests away with a good meal so I wanted to try the prime USDA meats at Costco because someone had raved about it.

Well let me tell you they were absolutely fantastic rib-eye steaks. I've been to my share of high-end steak houses and this was as good or better than any of them. Definitely high end price at $18.99/lb but for a special occasion it was well worth it.

We had surf and turf, the steaks with fried sea scallops for about $80 for 5 of us, with a nice meal for 2 as left overs. This meal would have easily cost $150+. I can't wait to enjoy the leftovers.
 
You are correct Joe, the prime steaks at Costco are great. However, a large part of making them great is the way they are cooked. If a steak is not cooked properly it makes no difference if it is USDA graded good, choice, or prime. So congratulations on a properly cooked steak that was of prime quality.

Jim
 
jtp1947 said:
You are correct Joe, the prime steaks at Costco are great. However, a large part of making them great is the way they are cooked. If a steak is not cooked properly it makes no difference if it is USDA graded good, choice, or prime. So congratulations on a properly cooked steak that was of prime quality.

Jim
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Well this was my first time preparing a prime cut and it even cooked easier. I think the prime cuts are clearly more superior. It had the right fat to meat content that even the one I left on to cook for my wife more well done it remained juicy and tender.
 
I started shopping at Costco and Sprouts a few years ago because our local grocery store is so crowded that it's like an obstacle course. I couldn't be happier and I agree with you about the quality of Costco's meat. Even the regular cuts are better than what you get from the grocery store and the premium cuts are special.
 
I buy most of my meat at Costco. I know it's excellent quality and unless another store has a great sale the price is good too. Bought a vacu sealer so I can freeze meat in smaller portion sizes without worrying about freezer burn. Since I have the vacu sealer I was motivated to freeze corn for the winter. Looking forward to fresh tasting corn in February.

Joan
 
Another vote for Costco meats. That is where we have been buying our prime rib for Christmas Eve dinner for years now. We also buy pretty much all of our steaks, ground beef, ribs and chicken there as well.
 
18.99 for real prime is cheap.
 

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It is true that the regular Costco meat is very good but this prime was just incredible. And $18.99 for true prime is cheap. For the next special occasion try the prime and I think most agree.
 
We think the same about the meats/chicken you can get at BJ's Wholesale. My dad was a meat cutter who taught all of us the basics so often I'll buy the whole strip of something (sirloin, prime, pork, etc.) and cut into steaks/chops for the freezer. And the multi-packs of Perdue chicken pieces are great for stocking the freezer.

I have a sister who works for a restaurant/food supplier and she's able to put in orders direct from the vendors. That's the only better deal we get for both quality and price, than what we get at BJ's. The prime rib for Christmas dinner is out of this world.
 
Only problem with that is it is packed with hormones and anti biotics
 
All of our meats come from Costco, unless I'm picking one up on the way to work for supper, last minute. Our Costco now sells Waigu Beef and I want to try it, but it is extremely expensive. I believe it is $59.99 per kg. Until then, the ribeyes are always great and if its a weekend at the cabin or a dinner party, I'll buy an entire loin and cut it myself.
 
Yep I get good prime meat at BJ's as well. They sell it in bulk with the plastic wrap fresh out of the box. We take it home and carve it up into smaller portions.
 
Is this meat open range grass fed? It really seems a lot to me even if it is. Compared to steakhouses I am sure it seems cheap but wow that is a lot per pound.
 
We don't have a Costco, but our Wegman's sells prime meats. I've never bought them, as a small local chain, Karns, has superb meat.

Last week we went to a dinner catered by a well regarded catering outfit that served what they called "slow roasted prime rib of beef" for about 100+ people.

It was about the worst piece of cardboard I've ever had. Isn't it possible to cook real prime rib and carve it to order on site, or undercook it so even if it's pre-carved it'll keep till serving? And if it isn't possible, then they shouldn't offer it.

MOXJO7282, how did you cook your prime rib eyes?
 
am1 said:
Is this meat open range grass fed? It really seems a lot to me even if it is. Compared to steakhouses I am sure it seems cheap but wow that is a lot per pound.
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We were at Costco yesterday and I asked them if it was organic grass fed beef. It is not and the packages are way too big for two people but it looks very nice.

We just keep going back to Whole Foods Market and buy small quantities there of grass fed beef and organic chicken or New Zealand lamb. To us, it tastes better and, hopefully, is better for our health. American eat way too much meat next to European standards unless that has changed now too but not in my family yet.
 
gnorth16 said:
All of our meats come from Costco, unless I'm picking one up on the way to work for supper, last minute. Our Costco now sells Waigu Beef and I want to try it, but it is extremely expensive. I believe it is $59.99 per kg. Until then, the ribeyes are always great and if its a weekend at the cabin or a dinner party, I'll buy an entire loin and cut it myself.
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It's not Wagiu.
1) The US does not allow import of Japanese Beef
2) Even if they did demand exceeds supply locally so why export?
Its US Wagiu style beef.
But the US likes to play fast and loose with territorial description. Just like New Mexico Champagne.
 
Probably the best prime rib I've ever enjoyed was a big prime roast we got from Costco for a family reunion some years ago. Heck, we didn't know what we were doing and were at a 'rustic' campground. BIL wrapped the whole chunk in foil after seasoning with simply salt and lemon pepper (all we had on hand), and he tended it in a sunken BBQ pit with coals. Boy-oh-boy.
 
SueDonJ said:
We think the same about the meats/chicken you can get at BJ's Wholesale. My dad was a meat cutter who taught all of us the basics so often I'll buy the whole strip of something (sirloin, prime, pork, etc.) and cut into steaks/chops for the freezer. And the multi-packs of Perdue chicken pieces are great for stocking the freezer.

I have a sister who works for a restaurant/food supplier and she's able to put in orders direct from the vendors. That's the only better deal we get for both quality and price, than what we get at BJ's. The prime rib for Christmas dinner is out of this world.
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We love to buy the whole ny strip sirloin and have them cut it into 2" thick steaks. We also enjoy their briskets.
 
pjrose said:
MOXJO7282, how did you cook your prime rib eyes?
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I just got the grill smoking hot and seared both sides for like 5 minutes each, then a few more minutes on each side for the more well done steak I wanted to make for my wife.

It won't be something to buy every day, just for special occasions but I'll look forward to the next time to see if its consistently as good because again I've eaten at many of the finest good steak houses, at least in my area and I ended up paying $45+ per person and this steak for $20 per person was just as good.

Honestly if I can make something as good as a restaurant I would never go out because I love enjoy top quality at a lower price but usually you can't duplicate a fine restaurants meals but in this case I can say it did and we saved a good $100 so it something we'll look to do again for the next special occasion.
 
Joe, that prime steak will taste even better when grilled in Maui.
 
The quick math for pricing a restaurant meal is ingredient X 4.
Restaurants should get a pricing break on your supermarket price but a $12.50 steak would price at $50 on that basis.
The other 3x is overhead insurance staff costs etc.

Maybe in the US the multiple can be lower as front of house is tipped but you get the picture.
 
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