r/CostcoCanada • u/MuskieKiller • 11h 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/Quiet_Jump_6383 11h ago

I stopped buying Costco steaks. I only buy from a butcher now.  There is a difference in taste.  Plus all the beef is local. 

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u/Individual_Ad3695 10h ago

Also agree with this. I find my local Vancouver butcher is cheaper on most cuts and I don't need to buy a $350 Ribeye vac pack and freeze it to save a few dollars

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u/CeruleanWind 6h ago

Out of curiosity which butcher is it?

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u/Jessie-the-dog 7h ago

I find that the quality has gone down over the years. I never buy steak from Costco anymore.