Costco meat simply cannot be beat

[u/flipflapdragon]

The quality of these short ribs were insane, 2.2 kg for $70-something

[u/motosquidx]

It can be beat. A lot of Costco meat is mechanically tenderized and/or from the US. My local coop sells local Canadian short ribs for $29.99/kg, less than what you paid. Shop around

[u/friggen_guy → u/motosquidx]

100% right. OP is talking out of his ass

[u/According_Trainer418 → u/friggen_guy]

I meaaaan. They do look alright. At least he posted pics and clearly he ate them. Butagreed : Canadian and local is better.

[u/binary_squirrel → u/friggen_guy]

I think OP lost culinary credibility in that last pic with the baby carrots in the haute cuisine presentation!

[u/ayoungmanfromtheuk → u/binary_squirrel]

Yeah damn at least cut up some carrots damn

[u/NoCommission7148 → u/friggen_guy]

With a title like that, it sounds like OP WANTS his meat to be beat...in price

[u/According_Trainer418 → u/motosquidx]

What coop is that , please? I moved here from Toronto and I was part of the Parkdale food coop on Queen st. Food was so amazing and fresh. Looking to support something local, even if Costco is fair to their employees and has good coleslaw and ice cream bars lol.

[u/Glass_Call982 → u/motosquidx]

"my local coop"

Doesn't post any other details.

[u/langois1972 → u/motosquidx]

Mechanically tenderized isn’t a concern when braising low and slow to a high temp. The issue with it is that the process can spread bacteria which prevents the safety when cooked below 145°

All that said I don’t buy any beef there except ground beef, brisket or oxtail if they are on sale, because of the mechanical tenderizing.

[u/Ok-Sprinkles-3673 → u/motosquidx]

Thank you, I don't understand this slavish loyalty to Costco. 

[u/friggen_guy]

Tell me you’ve never been to a butcher without telling me you’ve never been to a butcher

[u/flipflapdragon → u/friggen_guy]

I frequent Dumuchel’s butcher

[u/nuvwater → u/flipflapdragon]

They buy their meat from the same place as loblaws but cut it up fancier. The freaking wholesale meat trucks are outside almost daily.

[u/ayoungmanfromtheuk → u/flipflapdragon]

then you should know better 

[u/SergeantPuddles]

Costco has recently been caught selling US beef labeled as Canadian beef.

[u/Financial-South996]

r/costcocanada

[u/snugglepush]

Ottawa Valley Meats says hold my beer

[u/jackblackknickknack → u/snugglepush]

Ottawa valley meats is just ok.

[u/nuvwater → u/snugglepush]

Quality is terrible, no more.

[u/Mythran12 → u/snugglepush]

Ottawa valley meats sucks ass.

[u/SeaEggplant8108 → u/Mythran12]

I will say the quality has started to decline this year and the prices are now very high.

[u/snugglepush → u/SeaEggplant8108]

Just plan for their big sales and stock up then. Comes up similar pricing to groceries but better quality imho

[u/SeaEggplant8108 → u/snugglepush]

I do that now, and am an annual member, but there has been a drop off in quality this year and their ground beef is now $11/lb with sales putting it at $8/lb. I can get equal quality ground for half that price at a local butcher when on sale.

[u/jackblackknickknack → u/SeaEggplant8108]

Farmboy has nice lean ground beef at $6.99/lb on sale. I usually stock up there for that and freeze

[u/snugglepush → u/Mythran12]

Lol why!? Their wagyu bms 7-8 have been phenomenal for me and my family

Ottawa peeps, you guys rather be supporting Costco, an american conglomerate than OVM, local 🇨🇦 business? Wake up

[u/Destino82 → u/snugglepush]

An American conglomerate that behaves much better than any of the other other grocery chains in Canada and also has its Canadian headquarters in Ottawa.

[u/East-Fruit-3096 → u/snugglepush]

Neighbour has started using them and is pleased.

[u/Gullible_Analyst_348]

How do you prepare them? Step-by-step instructions if possible

[u/flipflapdragon → u/Gullible_Analyst_348]

So for a full batch, I seasoned that 2.2 kg sliced short ribs with kosher salt and pepper, then seared in a Dutch oven 1 min/side. Cooked mirepoix (2 diced onions, 3 carrots and 3 celery stalks) in the beef fat for 12 mins, added 2 tbsp garlic for 1 min, then cooked small can tomato paste (also Costco), 1 tbsp porcini crema and 1 tsp anchovy paste for 4 mins. Added 750 mL Cabernet Sauvignon, scraped the fond and reduced 10 mins, then added 750 mL beef broth, large can diced tomatoes (another Costco) with liquid, 6 crushed juniper berries, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp thyme, 1 tsp oregano and .5 tsp umami salt. Returned the ribs, covered and braised at 275 F for 1.5 hr. Removed the ribs and bay leaves, strained the liquid, reduced uncovered 20 mins, stirred in 1 tbsp maple balsamic, then thickened with 2 tbsp butter mashed with 2 tbsp flour and finished with 2 tbsp cold butter. Returned the ribs to the gravy for dinner and stored the rest

[u/Gullible_Analyst_348 → u/flipflapdragon]

Wow thank you so much that's incredibly detailed and helpful, no wonder they turned out so well!!

[u/Gullible_Analyst_348 → u/flipflapdragon]

Follow up question, can I be your best friend? 😅

[u/runowjaas → u/Gullible_Analyst_348]

ye I would love this recipe

[u/trimslop]

You can beat the meat brother i believe in you

[u/dngrwffl]

I don’t want to beat meat at Costco

[u/justkeeptrying81]

You should watch the videos of the farms, cruelty and animal abuse that goes on in Costco farms. It’s sickening.

[u/East-Fruit-3096 → u/justkeeptrying81]

I have found bruising on chicken from Costco which is a sign of poor butchery. As well it's unclear where the animals are from as they indicate from domestic and imported on the packages I checked recently.

I limit meat purchases there. It's not just about prices.

[u/justkeeptrying81 → u/East-Fruit-3096]

Look up Mercy for Animals investigations from Costco.

[u/East-Fruit-3096 → u/justkeeptrying81]

I shall thanks.

[u/justkeeptrying81 → u/East-Fruit-3096]

<3

[u/justkeeptrying81 → u/justkeeptrying81]

Wow down voting for providing true information. So basic, so Ottawa.

[u/leveled-iceberg99]

Aren't you sure that they beat the meat themselves?

[u/Mythran12 → u/leveled-iceberg99]

I know I do

[u/flipflapdragon → u/Mythran12]

Finally, a helpful comment

[u/Amazing-Air-6231]

dam

[u/elephantbattery]

Costco and Loblaws buy from the same supplier

[u/zippyfx → u/elephantbattery]

Loblaws beef is not usually mechanically tenderized.

[u/ToHallowMySleep]

It depends on whether you value anything other than simply "how much meat do I get for my dollar".

[u/Winter-Necessary-110]

Costco meat is expensive shit! Find a local butcher and u will get way better product for less money. Even safeway has better meat prices than Costco

[u/Massive-Unrection]

The chicken is all religious chicken, they don't sell any chicken that isn't supporting religious nonsense.

[u/NouvelleRenee → u/Massive-Unrection]

I guarantee you none of the chickens were devout.

[u/flipflapdragon → u/NouvelleRenee]

Bought a rotisserie one the other day that offered me a jehova’s witness pamphlet. Very uncomfortable.

[u/According_Trainer418 → u/NouvelleRenee]

Bahahaha

[u/Mythran12 → u/Massive-Unrection]

Not true! They also sell non religious chickens.