Friday, October 7, 2011

Exciting news in MEAT (red)

  We're always looking to do something interesting at Bow St... y'know.  "Like what?" you ask... All sorts'a stuff.  "Okay, like what in particular?"  Even more glad you pursued details :)

  Here's the skinny-du-jour... Freeport Strips.  These are better than average and come at a pretty modest price respective to the rest of the better grilling cuts.  It's a nicely marbled cut with no gristle and no big hunks of fat which means it's all edible.  And we think you'll want to.  These are delicious and have a rich beefy flavor without being strong or liver-ish like some other affordable cuts.  They also rank rather high for tenderness taking up one of this butcher's top three spots for delicious and inexpensive cuts of meat.  I would try it grilled or pan-fried with just the basics; black pepper, garlic and salt.  Give it a marinade next time if you have a favorite, but wait to be surprised by the great value here first.

This cut comes from deep in the shoulder in the tough, braising cut territory but is a pleasant surprise isolated on a pan.  Give them a go :)

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