The Steak Thread SEE OP

2smiggy · 17-06-2016 4:28pm

was going to give a trip in to Aldi later, but if it is not on sale there i will leave it off.

vicwatson · 17-06-2016 4:43pm

Lidl next week Mon 20 to Wed 22 inclusive

€3.00 each

Fresh Irish Rib Eye or Striploin 25 days matured

ellejay · 17-06-2016 4:52pm

GoodBridge wrote: »

That's pretty low-grade wagyu.

Looks more like an ok ribeye... but for 8 euro I'm all in!

Hi GoodBridge
I wasn't familiar with wagyu steak so googled it.
Wiki said that it's desired because of it's intense marbling.
Please excuse my lack of knowledge but does that screenshot not show intense marbling?

firestarter51 · 17-06-2016 5:04pm

I was going to give it a try
Looked on Twitter before driving in and it's uk only

drunkmonkey · 17-06-2016 5:47pm

Just looks like a Rib Eye, and it's from New Zealand, last time I checked Kobe wasn't anywhere near New Zealand.

You can get 2 x 12oz Wagyu Rib Eyes from James Whelan for 35.38, still nowhere near Kobe but a lot fresher than the Kiwi Steaks. http://www.jameswhelanbutchers.com/proddetail.php?prod=6144

Santy2015 · 29-06-2016 11:14pm

Cowboy steak in offer in Supervalu tomorrow and a steak sale tomorrow week

Uncle_moe · 30-06-2016 10:54am

I wouldn't recommend the stuff from James Whelan, doesn't resemble wagyu. I've had kobe in japan and tried american wagyu that was quite similar. I don't like it as much as regular grass or corn fed beef. Its just far too rich so I couldn't eat much of it. Texture is also very soft due to the marbling. Apparently much trickier to cook as well, it should be medium rare in order to allow the fat to melt properly.

2RockMountain · 04-07-2016 8:29pm

Any takers for a bit of ostrich or 'roo?

http://www.lidl.ie/en/6640.htm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=IE_Wk27_Mon_FullShop&utm_campaign=IE_Wk27_Mon_FullShop

drunkmonkey · 04-07-2016 9:29pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

Any takers for a bit of ostrich or 'roo?

http://www.lidl.ie/en/6640.htm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=IE_Wk27_Mon_FullShop&utm_campaign=IE_Wk27_Mon_FullShop

No way, I shook hands with a roo, can't be eating anything that'll shake your hand.

.red. · 04-07-2016 9:37pm

Santy2015 wrote: »

Cowboy steak in offer in Supervalu tomorrow and a steak sale tomorrow week

Picked up one of these, very disappointed with it, the meat was lovely but it was cut very poorly. The bone was about twice as thick as the meat meaning if i was to cook it medium like i usually do, the bone was almost still moving it was so raw. I ended up cutting the bone out and giving it to the dog.

Markcheese · 04-07-2016 9:48pm

drunkmonkey wrote:

No way, I shook hands with a roo, can't be eating anything that'll shake your hand.

Peta will be out guerilla training calves to" give the paw"- or the hoof in this case...

Santy2015 · 05-07-2016 12:06am

.red. wrote: »

Picked up one of these, very disappointed with it, the meat was lovely but it was cut very poorly. The bone was about twice as thick as the meat meaning if i was to cook it medium like i usually do, the bone was almost still moving it was so raw. I ended up cutting the bone out and giving it to the dog.

That's a disaster. They're not difficult to cut. Poor butchering skills. Were was that?

2RockMountain · 07-07-2016 9:42pm

Sirloin in LIDL for €10.00 a kilo over the weekend;

http://www.lidl.ie/en/freshoffers.htm?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Super20Savers&utm_campaign=IE_SuperSavers_Thurs_wk27

vicwatson · 07-07-2016 11:21pm

^^^^^^
From today till Sunday

caviardreams · 08-07-2016 9:09am

2RockMountain wrote: »

Sirloin in LIDL for €10.00 a kilo over the weekend;

http://www.lidl.ie/en/freshoffers.htm?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Super20Savers&utm_campaign=IE_SuperSavers_Thurs_wk27

Always find that stuff disappointing tbh - thought the 'premium' range in the black packets is the business.

_Tombstone_ · 08-07-2016 3:00pm

cows a cow

amber2 · 08-07-2016 3:19pm

Ribeyes and sirloin on offer in
Supervalu, 33% off at the moment

2RockMountain · 08-07-2016 3:28pm

amber2 wrote: »

Ribeyes and sirloin on offer in
Supervalu, 33% off at the moment

Any chance of a price per kg? It's really the only way to compare.

amber2 · 08-07-2016 3:37pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

Any chance of a price per kg? It's really the only way to compare.

Price per kg 14.06 rib eye, sirloin 11.38

Santy2015 · 08-07-2016 5:31pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

Any chance of a price per kg? It's really the only way to compare.

Striploin €15.40kg too in Supervalu. Cut nice and thick too

Liam McPoyle · 07-08-2016 8:40pm

Was in Aldi earlier and picked up a couple of sirloin steaks for €2 each.

Had them for dinner, absolutely savage, for that price they were very good sized and there was virtually no shrinkage.

Gonna head back tomorrow and hopefully stock up on them if there are any left.

kn · 07-08-2016 10:14pm

Saul T Nutzz wrote: »

Was in Aldi earlier and picked up a couple of sirloin steaks for €2 each.

Had them for dinner, absolutely savage, for that price they were very good sized and there was virtually no shrinkage.

Gonna head back tomorrow and hopefully stock up on them if there are any left.

Just came on to post the same thing. Grilled two of them for the dinner and they were savage for €4.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 07-08-2016 10:50pm

+1 on the €2 sirloin steaks in aldi - they are great, vacuum packaging is very good if you want to stock up on them.

2RockMountain · 08-08-2016 2:32pm

Saul T Nutzz wrote: »

Was in Aldi earlier and picked up a couple of sirloin steaks for €2 each.

Had them for dinner, absolutely savage, for that price they were very good sized and there was virtually no shrinkage.

Gonna head back tomorrow and hopefully stock up on them if there are any left.

Any chance of a price per kg? It's really the only way to compare.

dodzy · 08-08-2016 2:42pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

Any chance of a price per kg? It's really the only way to compare.

You're mad on this PPkg stuff. The Aldi offerings for 2€ each are unbeatable. Nowhere will come close to this. I got 4 and I have to say, as did other posters, that they are superb value. Would not be far off 8oz at a guess. I'm heading up now and if there's any left, I'm gonna clear them out.

EDIT: Done!

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 08-08-2016 4:02pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

Any chance of a price per kg? It's really the only way to compare.

€9.90/kg

.red. · 08-08-2016 6:09pm

dodzy wrote: »

You're mad on this PPkg stuff.]

He/she has a point tho.
A thinly cut or small steak might be €2 and not as much of a bargain as a thicker or bigger steak thats priced at €2.50.
Comparing price per lb or kg is the only way to know if its an actual bargain or not.

Muahahaha · 17-08-2016 10:12pm

Seems some very good value from the Scarlet Heifer butcher on the southside of Dublin
http://thetaste.ie/wp/product/enjoy-the-red-meat-revolution-from-award-winning-scarlet-heifer-from-only-e25/?referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mydealpage.ie%2F&vxaf-ctr=4310128&vxaf-ref=Q7SSVR&src=vendexo

Option 1 – Steak Combo Deal
5 x 8oz Sirloin Steaks
5 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €25 – 60% OFF
Option 2 – Hero Steak Pack
10 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €35 – HALF PRICE

Option 2 – Hero Steak Pack
10 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €35 – HALF PRICE

Option 3 – Sizzling BBQ Pack
2 x Sirloin Fillet Steaks
5 x Marinated Loin Pork Chops
5 x Steak Burgers
5 x Chicken Drumsticks
5 x Chicken Fillets
5 x Marinated Chicken Skewers
10 x Spicy Piri Piri Chicken Wings
10 x BBQ Jumbo Sausages
All for €25 – 40% OFF

Option 4 – Ultimate Dry Aged Steak Pack

2 x 10oz T Bone Steaks
2 x 8oz Ribeye Steaks
2 x 8oz Striploin Steaks
2 x 6oz Fillet Steaks
2 x 10oz Sirloin Steaks
All for €40 – 45% OFF

Option 4 there claims to be dry aged steaks which pack a lot more flavour than wet aged ones. At €4 a steak for dry aged it seems terrific value.

Has anyone ever bought from this butcher before, if so how did you find the produce?

2RockMountain · 17-08-2016 10:18pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Seems some very good value from the Scarlet Heifer butcher on the southside of Dublin
http://thetaste.ie/wp/product/enjoy-the-red-meat-revolution-from-award-winning-scarlet-heifer-from-only-e25/?referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mydealpage.ie%2F&vxaf-ctr=4310128&vxaf-ref=Q7SSVR&src=vendexo

Option 1 – Steak Combo Deal
5 x 8oz Sirloin Steaks
5 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €25 – 60% OFF
Option 2 – Hero Steak Pack
10 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €35 – HALF PRICE

Option 2 – Hero Steak Pack
10 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €35 – HALF PRICE

Option 3 – Sizzling BBQ Pack
2 x Sirloin Fillet Steaks
5 x Marinated Loin Pork Chops
5 x Steak Burgers
5 x Chicken Drumsticks
5 x Chicken Fillets
5 x Marinated Chicken Skewers
10 x Spicy Piri Piri Chicken Wings
10 x BBQ Jumbo Sausages
All for €25 – 40% OFF

Option 4 – Ultimate Dry Aged Steak Pack

2 x 10oz T Bone Steaks
2 x 8oz Ribeye Steaks
2 x 8oz Striploin Steaks
2 x 6oz Fillet Steaks
2 x 10oz Sirloin Steaks
All for €40 – 45% OFF

Option 4 there claims to be dry aged steaks which pack a lot more flavour than wet aged ones. At €4 a steak for dry aged it seems terrific value.

Has anyone ever bought from this butcher before, if so how did you find the produce?

Is it legal to sell by the oz these days? I thought all measurements had to be metric system by law.

.red. · 17-08-2016 10:38pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

Is it legal to sell by the oz these days? I thought all measurements had to be metric system by law.

You might be onto something, i called to my local butcher today for a lb of mince and he couldn't sell it to me for fear of being brought to court. He would only sell it if I asked for 454 grams.

Santy2015 · 17-08-2016 10:42pm

.red. wrote: »

You might be onto something, i called to my local butcher today for a lb of mince and he couldn't sell it to me for fear of being brought to court. He would only sell it if I asked for 454 grams.

Really? I've been a butcher for 11 years and that's the first I heard of that "law" I always deal with customers that only know ounces and pounds, but I tell them what it is in grams. Button on the scales converts it for me if they are not sure.

.red. · 17-08-2016 10:58pm

Santy2015 wrote: »

Really? I've been a butcher for 11 years and that's the first I heard of that "law" I always deal with customers that only know ounces and pounds, but I tell them what it is in grams. Button on the scales converts it for me if they are not sure.

Ha ha, some people just don't get sarcasm!

Muahahaha · 17-08-2016 11:17pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

Is it legal to sell by the oz these days? I thought all measurements had to be metric system by law.

Well try going into a pub and asking for 568 milliliters of beer and see if you are understood :rolleyes:

vicwatson · 18-08-2016 12:07am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Well try going into a pub and asking for 568 milliliters of beer and see if you are understood :rolleyes:

I always try but they say ya can have a pint and shut up or get the **** out

2RockMountain · 18-08-2016 2:21pm

.red. wrote: »

You might be onto something, i called to my local butcher today for a lb of mince and he couldn't sell it to me for fear of being brought to court. He would only sell it if I asked for 454 grams.

Just in case you actually missed the real issue here in your rush to sarcasm, there is a real issue about making it difficult for consumers to compare unit prices by doing something different to other shops.

.red. · 18-08-2016 5:18pm

Haha, this is gone way off topic.

2RockMountain wrote: »

Just in case you actually missed the real issue here in your rush to sarcasm, there is a real issue about making it difficult for consumers to compare unit prices by doing something different to other shops.

Not really, 99% of restaurants will sell a steak dinner per oz and always have. 10oz striploin and chips, 8oz steak baguette etc.
Ive seen plenty of 10 oz steaks on menus, never a 283.495 gram steak tho.

stdidit · 18-08-2016 5:34pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Has anyone ever bought from this butcher before, if so how did you find the produce?

Id also be interested to hear if anyone has bought from the Scarlet Heifer and what the quality was like??

2RockMountain · 18-08-2016 5:40pm

.red. wrote: »

Haha, this is gone way off topic.

Not really, 99% of restaurants will sell a steak dinner per oz and always have. 10oz striploin and chips, 8oz steak baguette etc.
Ive seen plenty of 10 oz steaks on menus, never a 283.495 gram steak tho.

I'm not talking about menus and restaurants. I'm talking about butchers and supermarkets.

stimpson · 18-08-2016 5:48pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

I'm not talking about menus and restaurants. I'm talking about butchers and supermarkets.

Apparently it's grand for food to be sold in imperial measures. It was due to be phased out in 2009 but the EU relented.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/irish-pint-safe-after-measured-eu-move-1.812011

donnacha · 18-08-2016 6:38pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Seems some very good value from the Scarlet Heifer butcher on the southside of Dublin
http://thetaste.ie/wp/product/enjoy-the-red-meat-revolution-from-award-winning-scarlet-heifer-from-only-e25/?referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mydealpage.ie%2F&vxaf-ctr=4310128&vxaf-ref=Q7SSVR&src=vendexo

Option 1 – Steak Combo Deal
5 x 8oz Sirloin Steaks
5 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €25 – 60% OFF
Option 2 – Hero Steak Pack
10 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €35 – HALF PRICE

Option 2 – Hero Steak Pack
10 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €35 – HALF PRICE

Option 3 – Sizzling BBQ Pack
2 x Sirloin Fillet Steaks
5 x Marinated Loin Pork Chops
5 x Steak Burgers
5 x Chicken Drumsticks
5 x Chicken Fillets
5 x Marinated Chicken Skewers
10 x Spicy Piri Piri Chicken Wings
10 x BBQ Jumbo Sausages
All for €25 – 40% OFF

Option 4 – Ultimate Dry Aged Steak Pack

2 x 10oz T Bone Steaks
2 x 8oz Ribeye Steaks
2 x 8oz Striploin Steaks
2 x 6oz Fillet Steaks
2 x 10oz Sirloin Steaks
All for €40 – 45% OFF

Option 4 there claims to be dry aged steaks which pack a lot more flavour than wet aged ones. At €4 a steak for dry aged it seems terrific value.

Has anyone ever bought from this butcher before, if so how did you find the produce?

Is the offer over? I don't seem to get an option to purchase.

caviardreams · 18-08-2016 7:02pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Seems some very good value from the Scarlet Heifer butcher on the southside of Dublin
http://thetaste.ie/wp/product/enjoy-the-red-meat-revolution-from-award-winning-scarlet-heifer-from-only-e25/?referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mydealpage.ie%2F&vxaf-ctr=4310128&vxaf-ref=Q7SSVR&src=vendexo

Option 2 – Hero Steak Pack
10 x 5oz Fillet Steaks
All for €35 – HALF PRICE

1.4kg of Fillet streak for €35 is a good deal but it's not half price imo (€70 for 1.4kg would be €50 per kg - way over normal rates), so they may be inflating their regular prices somewhat for their offers

.red. · 18-08-2016 7:28pm

2RockMountain wrote: »

I'm not talking about menus and restaurants. I'm talking about butchers and supermarkets.

Most people can relate to the size of a 6/8/10 oz steak, not many will know what size a 170g/230g or 280g steak is.
The original moan was about this butcher, who is selling steaks in ounces which is wrong, but perfectly OK for a restaurant? I give up. The world is gone PC mad!
That's the last i say on the matter.

2RockMountain · 18-08-2016 8:52pm

stimpson wrote: »

Apparently it's grand for food to be sold in imperial measures. It was due to be phased out in 2009 but the EU relented.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/irish-pint-safe-after-measured-eu-move-1.812011

Thanks for the clarification.

caviardreams wrote: »

1.4kg of Fillet streak for €35 is a good deal but it's not half price imo (€70 for 1.4kg would be €50 per kg - way over normal rates), so they may be inflating their regular prices somewhat for their offers

Thanks, very helpful. Now imagine how easy it would be to compare if they quoted a price per kg for each type of meat?

.red. wrote: »

Most people can relate to the size of a 6/8/10 oz steak, not many will know what size a 170g/230g or 280g steak is.
The original moan was about this butcher, who is selling steaks in ounces which is wrong, but perfectly OK for a restaurant? I give up. The world is gone PC mad!
That's the last i say on the matter.

Nothing to do with PC - it is to do with sales techniques designed deliberately to confuse and take advantage of the less adept customer.

vicwatson · 18-08-2016 9:46pm

Bargain in here somewhere perhaps?

Thargor · 18-08-2016 9:48pm

Yeah Aldi teasing us with that great €2 sirloin the other week has left me craving more steak bargains but the prices have gone way up everywhere.

vicwatson · 18-08-2016 10:23pm

Thargor wrote: »

Yeah Aldi teasing us with that great €2 sirloin the other week has left me craving more steak bargains but the prices have gone way up everywhere.

Not a mega deal but ..

http://www.lidl.ie/en/freshoffers.htm?action=showDetail&id=43914

bobboberson · 18-08-2016 10:36pm

The premium butcher in ballymount, has 1.8 kg fillet of beef for 45
3kg of striploin beef for 40

I've had a lot of the beef and it's very good

Thargor · 18-08-2016 11:33pm

vicwatson wrote: »

Not a mega deal but ..

http://www.lidl.ie/en/freshoffers.htm?action=showDetail&id=43914

Shoe leather.

vicwatson · 19-08-2016 12:23am

Thargor wrote: »

Shoe leather.

They don't make shoes with leather anymore do they?

Besides, this steak in a slow cooker, tres good

MiskyBoyy · 19-08-2016 1:59am

Thargor wrote: »

Yeah Aldi teasing us with that great €2 sirloin the other week has left me craving more steak bargains but the prices have gone way up everywhere.

Aldi still have those Sirloin steaks but they're €2.99 now, still not bad value.

The Steak Thread SEE OP

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