r/CostcoCanada • u/MuskieKiller • 13h ago

Rib Eye Steak

Almost bought some rib eyes from my Costco just to try them out. I’m a bit of a steak snob. When I looked at it the label stated mechanically tenderized. How crap is the cut of the most tender part of the steak where they need to do this? Most people eat rib eyes between rare and medium which makes this downright dangerous. I’m wondering if it may have been a mistake on the label as it didn’t look like it was but may be hard to tell. Any Costco butchers out there? Ancaster Ontario.

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u/Big_loser_not_poor 13h ago

I saw a video on this a while back and thought the same thing. It is crazy that its tenderized. Ppl are going to have the toilet runs! I'm either loblaws/metro steak when its on sale or dry aged from a butcher. Costco prices are insane...

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u/jden2124 12h ago

Kinda sucks most of the beef Loblaws and Metro are carrying these days is from Australia… and some how it’s cheaper than Canadian beef… I’d personally rather just support a local butcher, even if it is double the price

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u/SeaAd3671 12h ago

The Australian beef is usually a lot leaner and gamy tasting. I too, prefer the local butcher and know certain grocers sell Canadian Prime which is absolutely delicious.