The Steak Thread SEE OP

Dubl07 · 02-10-2015 5:51pm

Tea 1000 wrote: »

I prefer Hereford, more flavour but Angus is more popular because they are ready for the butcher earlier - more profit!

True, I usually go for Fillet in some place that I'm not sure of, because it'll generally be good, but if I know a place is really good for steak then I'll go Rib eye or striploin or sirloin.
T-Bone for the win though!

Have to disagree. Hereford is too lean, cut for cut. The fat has the flavour.

T-bone is just too much meat for one meal, however great it might be!

firestarter51 · 02-10-2015 6:28pm

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/productPageFinder.xml?listId=12&articleId=30797&productId=30797&countryCode=IE

2 rib eye for €6

byronbay2 · 04-10-2015 12:39pm

firestarter51 wrote: »

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/www_lidl_ie/hs.xsl/productPageFinder.xml?listId=12&articleId=30797&productId=30797&countryCode=IE

2 rib eye for €6

The 2 rib-eyes for €6 is great value but this weekend there is an extra 25% off all meat, fish and poultry in Lidl!! Got the 2 rib-eyes for €4.50 and a large fresh Irish chicken for €3.50 - the value is off the scale!!

firestarter51 · 04-10-2015 12:49pm

byronbay2 wrote: »

The 2 rib-eyes for €6 is great value but this weekend there is an extra 25% off all meat, fish and poultry in Lidl!! Got the 2 rib-eyes for €4.50 and a large fresh Irish chicken for €3.50 - the value is off the scale!!

That's my Sunday afternoon sorted
Cheers for that

04-10-2015 12:55pm

Dubl07 wrote: »

Have to disagree. Hereford is too lean, cut for cut. The fat has the flavour.

T-bone is just too much meat for one meal, however great it might be!

I much prefer lean meat myself.

Muahahaha · 04-10-2015 12:59pm

byronbay2 wrote: »

The 2 rib-eyes for €6 is great value but this weekend there is an extra 25% off all meat, fish and poultry in Lidl!! Got the 2 rib-eyes for €4.50 and a large fresh Irish chicken for €3.50 - the value is off the scale!!

Cheers for that is right, 2 rib eyes for €4.50 must be meat bargain of the year. Back to Lidl I go....:pac:

Might try the flat iron steaks too, how do people cook them to get the best result?

Markcheese · 04-10-2015 1:04pm

Dubl07 wrote: »

Have to disagree. Hereford is too lean, cut for cut. The fat has the flavour.

T-bone is just too much meat for one meal, however great it might be!

Dexter T-bones ,small cattle -small T-bone steaks nice and thick ....
My fave is a good centre cut sirloin - cut thick - (about a pound in weight -) then cut in half (two portions ) - seasoned and grilled rare -

th283 · 04-10-2015 2:06pm

byronbay2 wrote: »

The 2 rib-eyes for €6 is great value but this weekend there is an extra 25% off all meat, fish and poultry in Lidl!! Got the 2 rib-eyes for €4.50 and a large fresh Irish chicken for €3.50 - the value is off the scale!!

Is the 25% off store specific? I haven't seen it advertised

firestarter51 · 04-10-2015 2:22pm

th283 wrote: »

Is the 25% off store specific? I haven't seen it advertised

I'm asking the same question ?
as I went to my lidl just now and it's €6
€4.50 was too good to be true

anewme · 04-10-2015 2:29pm

Fx Buckley opened in Clondalkin. Some fantastic opening offers. Got 2 large fillet steaks for 12 euro. They were delicious.

firestarter51 · 04-10-2015 2:30pm

Musgraves have 5 for €25
Very good size too

cal_chi · 04-10-2015 4:18pm

firestarter51 wrote: »

I'm asking the same question ?
as I went to my lidl just now and it's €6
€4.50 was too good to be true

Must be store specific...no reductions at either of my local lidl.

byronbay2 · 04-10-2015 4:28pm

th283 wrote: »

Is the 25% off store specific? I haven't seen it advertised

I only have 1 Lidl near me and I only go there at the weekend (Clashduv Road, Cork) but there is a giant sign outside with "25% off all meat, fish and poultry". Last weekend they had 25% of all fruit and vegetables. I assumed this applied to all Lidl supermarkets but could be wrong.

FrStone · 04-10-2015 7:00pm

byronbay2 wrote: »

I only have 1 Lidl near me and I only go there at the weekend (Clashduv Road, Cork) but there is a giant sign outside with "25% off all meat, fish and poultry". Last weekend they had 25% of all fruit and vegetables. I assumed this applied to all Lidl supermarkets but could be wrong.

Just nipped over to the lidl in clashaduv myself. I got the last rib eye on the shop, 25% off so only paid 4.50. I also got the two Hereford sirloin steaks for 6.74. I'm delighted with life, it was some deal!

firestarter51 · 05-10-2015 10:22am

for anyone in the cork are, this place is definitely worth a visit, its wholesale prices for the public.
the cork meat company and next door is a fish wholesaler also open to the public, i know its a steak thread but the have tuna steaks lol

https://www.facebook.com/THE-CORK-MEAT-COMPANY-305326601421/timeline/

https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodFishCompany?fref=ts

dilallio · 05-10-2015 2:30pm

Thought I was getting a great deal on Sirloin in Galway, but the butcher's prices were per half-kilo, not per kilo.
Is this a standard practice by butchers?

Muahahaha · 05-10-2015 2:35pm

I've never seen half kilo prices quoted, that sounds like a three card trick they're pulling. Unless the price was quoted per pound (450g)?

uck51js9zml2yt · 05-10-2015 2:41pm

dilallio wrote: »

Thought I was getting a great deal on Sirloin in Galway, but the butcher's prices were per half-kilo, not per kilo.
Is this a standard practice by butchers?

Not standard and I'd consider it sharp practice.

You know where not to buy your meat in future.

martyos121 · 05-10-2015 2:46pm

dilallio wrote: »

Thought I was getting a great deal on Sirloin in Galway, but the butcher's prices were per half-kilo, not per kilo.
Is this a standard practice by butchers?

Where was this if you don't mind me asking? Sounds like the kind of place to avoid.

JONJO THE MISER · 05-10-2015 6:13pm

dilallio wrote: »

Thought I was getting a great deal on Sirloin in Galway, but the butcher's prices were per half-kilo, not per kilo.
Is this a standard practice by butchers?

Butchers in westside id hazard a guess.
All shiny and sparkling and have been fooling and riping of customers for years.

Scottie99 · 05-10-2015 8:26pm

Lidl are doing Flat Iron Steaks for €3 from Thursday. Never had them, must give them a try.

Captainsatnav · 06-10-2015 8:48am

Scottie99 wrote: »

Lidl are doing Flat Iron Steaks for €3 from Thursday. Never had them, must give them a try.

They're good. Bought one on Sunday. Need marinating though. Bit tough otherwise. I put crushed garlic, oil, salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar in a sandwich bag with the steaks and leave in the fridge till the following day. Tenderises it nicely.

Incidentally flat iron steaks are even leaner than sirloin and more tender, and about as lean, than round steak (if matured / marinated)

K-9 · 06-10-2015 9:41am

Cutting against the grain substantially improves tenderness and reduces cooking time, great tip especially for the cheaper, more economical cuts.

Captainsatnav · 06-10-2015 9:57am

K-9 wrote: »

Cutting against the grain substantially improves tenderness and reduces cooking time, great tip especially for the cheaper, more economical cuts.

I don't follow - can you elaborate??

Thargor · 06-10-2015 10:52am

That €6 for 2 ribeyes deal in Lidl is the best Ive gotten in a long while, no 25% off in Bray but still great, rib-eyes were massive and some of the best Ive ever cooked.

K-9 · 06-10-2015 11:43am

Cork123456789 wrote: »

I don't follow - can you elaborate??

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3194221/Why-slice-meat-against-grain-Video-reveals-science-keeping-steaks-tender.html

Ingenious really that a stroke of a knife can make such a difference. Cut across the flow of the muscle fibre.

Captainsatnav · 06-10-2015 11:54am

K-9 wrote: »

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3194221/Why-slice-meat-against-grain-Video-reveals-science-keeping-steaks-tender.html

Ingenious really that a stroke of a knife can make such a difference. Cut across the flow of the muscle fibre.

Ah I get ya now. Cutting it when cooked and on the plate.

Anyway - flat iron steaks for €3 tomorrow in Lidl. Get involved.

wertyu12 · 07-10-2015 1:08pm

Anyone see the bison beef anywhere pls keep us informed ðŸ‘

firestarter51 · 09-10-2015 5:50pm

Thargor wrote: »

That €6 for 2 ribeyes deal in Lidl is the best Ive gotten in a long while, no 25% off in Bray but still great, rib-eyes were massive and some of the best Ive ever cooked.

very good value and they taste great, had one last night, big debate in my head if i should have two, should have lol.

magentis · 09-10-2015 5:55pm

Any recommendations where to get some nice t-bone or porterhouse steak?
Castleknock,Blanchardstown,Navan road direction?

Diamond Doll · 09-10-2015 6:19pm

Maybe Brownes Steakhouse in Blanchardstown Village?

magentis · 09-10-2015 6:32pm

Thanks Diamond Doll.I have been to Brownes a few times its not bad at all,but i should have been a tad clearer its a butcher that does those cuts im looking for,the t-bones from my local butcher are not great.

uck51js9zml2yt · 09-10-2015 6:36pm

magentis wrote: »

Thanks Diamond Doll.I have been to Brownes a few times its not bad at all,but i should have been a tad clearer its a butcher that does those cuts im looking for,the t-bones from my local butcher are not great.

You could try ethersons in Cabra. Seamus does some good quality meats.

Scottie99 · 14-10-2015 6:26am

Cork123456789 wrote: »

They're good. Bought one on Sunday. Need marinating though. Bit tough otherwise. I put crushed garlic, oil, salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar in a sandwich bag with the steaks and leave in the fridge till the following day. Tenderises it nicely.

Incidentally flat iron steaks are even leaner than sirloin and more tender, and about as lean, than round steak (if matured / marinated)

Sorry just seen this now. All I did was salt and pepper them 2/3 hrs before hand and left out the fridge. Four minutes either side, rested for 10, sliced and served with stir fried rice and veg. Simple but fab.

rob316 · 14-10-2015 9:56am

Specially Selected Striploin/Ribeye in Aldi from tomorrow €9 for 2. Damn tasty steaks they are, proper thick cut type.

Captainsatnav · 14-10-2015 9:56am

Pablo Rich Illness wrote: »

You could try ethersons in Cabra. Seamus does some good quality meats.

Seconded

Bandana boy · 14-10-2015 12:22pm

Pablo Rich Illness wrote: »

You could try ethersons in Cabra. Seamus does some good quality meats.

Thirded

Make sure to engage them and have a chat about what you want.

Kloppstar · 14-10-2015 12:39pm

Wouldnt recommend this butcher anymore - got a horrible piece of brisket here. Now going to Mahons of Stoneybatter

VeVeX · 14-10-2015 12:49pm

Kloppstar wrote: »

Wouldnt recommend this butcher anymore - got a horrible piece of brisket here. Now going to Mahons of Stoneybatter

I'm always suspicious of a first time poster who registers to rubbish a business.

Kloppstar · 14-10-2015 12:58pm

Long time lurker - when I saw all the compliments for the butcher I decided to post giving my opinion - had used this butcher in the past and was impressed but last visit I promised myselft would be the last.

_Tombstone_ · 14-10-2015 2:06pm

A flipping Butcher is a Butcher.

_Tombstone_ · 14-10-2015 2:07pm

A flipping Butcher is a Butcher.

vicwatson · 14-10-2015 4:03pm

A flipping Bargain Alerts thread is a Flipping Bargain Alerts thread !:p

14-10-2015 5:29pm

Scottie99 wrote: »

, rested for 10,.

Sure the steak will be ice cold if you leave it resting so long.

uck51js9zml2yt · 14-10-2015 6:08pm

Had mine at the weekend and while nice I poured the water off the pan as they cooked.!!

Shred · 14-10-2015 9:30pm

I picked up some T-bones in the Dublin Meat Company and grilled them on the BBQ yesterday evening. I'd say they were around 10oz and worked out at just over €6 each. While you can get cheaper (I personally don't buy into their 'huge savings' claim) they were magnificent. They had gorgeous looking thick rib eyes there also for just over €7 each, I'll be giving them a lash soon.

Muahahaha · 14-10-2015 9:31pm

Claudia Flaky Tie wrote: »

Sure the steak will be ice cold if you leave it resting so long.

wrap it in tin foil so it keeps its heat in. Resting steaks for 5-10 minutes after cooking makes a pretty big difference to how tender it is on the plate.

Shred · 14-10-2015 9:32pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

wrap it in tin foil so it keeps its heat in. Resting steaks for 5-10 minutes after cooking makes a pretty big difference to how tender it is on the plate.

Seconded.

oleras · 14-10-2015 9:35pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

wrap it in tin foil so it keeps its heat in. Resting steaks for 5-10 minutes after cooking makes a pretty big difference to how tender it is on the plate.

And a big bath towel on top of it to keep it well insulated

K-9 · 14-10-2015 9:39pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

wrap it in tin foil so it keeps its heat in. Resting steaks for 5-10 minutes after cooking makes a pretty big difference to how tender it is on the plate.

There's residual heat from the pan or oven which means the meat is still actually cooking while it's resting. Good idea with the foil.

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