Whole Beef Strip Loin - How to Save HUGE $$ on TASTY Strip Steak!!

[@paulschwartz2464]

WAY easier to cut the steaks, then trim the fat to the desired thickness off the actual steak than the whole loin.

[@sXeRalph]

I feel tears welling up... It's just so beautiful

[@debbierhode6291]

Lol!

[@RichardRosen]

Nice video. I buy whole cuts not to save money but to have a whole cut that is not processed in the store. I leave the whole cut in the fridge - in a colder drawer - wrapped in a towel and on a rack. Dry age. Then cut steaks as needed. Or cut pieces to grind.

[@angelopalombo3914]

what a great idea thanks boss

[@tylerkrug7719]

Good idea!

[@tylerkrug7719]

How long will it stay good?

[@SuperVanilaice]

Appreciate this content is out here! Saved $25 today and Improve my meat cutting skills. Thank you!🙌🏾

[@CPTownage567]

Bought one of these at Costco today in Michigan for $12.99 a pound. The difference a year makes.

[@MisterPhysics511]

Me too. That's why I'm watching this video. However, to be fair about pricing, $12.99/lb was for a Prime New York loin instead of regular.

[@davidk8457]

LET'S GO BRANDON

[@charlesschmuckatelli7888]

I remember beef going up over 2 lbs a pound over night because of the drought/cost of cattle feed....man we caught hell as meat cutters during that time

[@charlesschmuckatelli7888]

​@@davidk8457is Brandon a meat cutter or something? How is he relevant to the task at hand?

[@petegalindez9961]

Awesome video! My grandfather was a butcher and I usually do the same to save money. One good tip, when cutting the package open, I prefer to make the initial slice on the side with the fat cap so you don't cut too deeply into that nice meat! And +1 on the vacuum sealer! it's a game changer. When using one, I find giving the steaks a quick freeze for about an hour or so helps to keep the juices from gumming up the vacuum sealer. Now I want a steak!!

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[@oscarzamorabautista]

First time viewer let's see what you got to give. Gonna subscribe right away because I already like this type of content.

[@Redmeatlover]

Thanks for the sub! And stick around, we have some very unique content dropping in Sept

[@warwolf359]

As a cutter at one of the big box stores, we only give a 50 cent per pound discount for buying a COV primal versus the cut portions.

[@jaredwhitt9447]

I have been butchering for over 10 yrs. Also operate a 2 million a year meat dept. A slight suggestion to anyone at home wanting to do this yourself. On amazon there is brand knife that I enjoy and trusted to use over the years.. I am sure everyone has heard of Swiss Army knives.. I personally use a 10inch breaking knife from Victorinox. Great knife for the money will last a lifetime. Honestly I am not going to lie I was cringing watching you trim the fat. This video i great for the beginners. Your a wonderful teacher. You got a Sub out of me.

[@intox69]

Yea I was cringing too, and agree with your choice in knives, I used all Victorinox knives for years, still do.

[@jeffsond]

Why were you cringing??? Did he do something we shouldn’t do..?? Explain please..

[@katherinematias8393]

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[@Redmeatlover]

This channel is dedicated to our food journey and, while we are not pros, we enjoy sharing our lessons along the way and thank you for sharing yours! Interesting note, we actually used a Victorinox knife in this vid....we've used it often and probably needs more regular sharpening...here's the knife used in the vid: Victorinox Swiss Army Boning Knife w/ Curved, Flexible Blade: amzn.to/2BVAVmL

[@intox69]

@@jeffsond Just the way he trims it is not the way I would have done it as a butcher that's all. He got the job done in the end that's all that really matters. As a Butcher, you're more concerned about retaining some weight also especially on something like striploin. I've obviously had a lot more experience trimming too so I was probably being a little unfair in some ways lol.

[@SingerGuy59]

I've seen those big packages of meat in Costco for years and wondered what kind of wild parties the rich folk were throwing that they needed that much meat all at once. Right now my mind is blown and I'm kicking myself over all the money I could have saved with just a wee bit of knowledge. Thanks for changing my steak-buying life!

[@Redmeatlover]

Not only will you save money but it’s nice to have steaks in the freezer when needed!

[@fareedali771]

N.a.60 ! 41!4

[@jamesmorrison7847]

I do the same thing, minus the roast part. My butcher will trim it and cut it into steaks for no charge if you ask.

[@danielpaul8823]

Thanks for showing us. I didn't see the part on how to trim the meat after they were cut into steaks instead of before they were cut into steaks. I can see how this can save you some serious money, just need to be able to store it properly.

[@Redmeatlover]

We suggest vacuum sealing and freezing. If you don’t own a vac sealer, great tool to have in the kitchen!

[@sullafelixxx4744]

@@Redmeatlover Please make a video on selecting & using a vac sealer for those of us who have never had one!

[@BPMoments]

Food saver. Costco

[@failtolawl]

found one of these for 2.99 a pound at my store, it's very good cut thinner, I ended up cutting about 24 steaks out of mine, just blasting high heat and they cook perfect. I didn't really figure myself to be much of a fan of strip steak because it's not as interesting as a ribeye but it ends up tasting as good as the chef can make it.

[@bucknasty69]

Dang man, where do you live? I’ve never seen a beef loin on sale for that cheap!

[@jonathannagela2130]

I think he confused this with chuck. there is no such thing as 2.99 loin

[@failtolawl]

@@jonathannagela2130 no, I did not.

[@bucknasty69]

I wish Costco was still selling choice beef loins for $5.49 a pound. I got one yesterday and it was $8.49 a pound. Inflation sucks haha.

[@nathanharrell5151]

Just got one on Valentine’s Day from costco … best decision of my life!! You could run a business off the savings ! Single life ! Enjoy!

[@robfinney9289]

Just so happened to catch this video before a trip to Costco. I blame you for the amount of money I am about to spend on a bulk meat purchase. To think, I was only going for a package of 4 filet's. SUBSCRIPTION EARNED.

[@polishjerry8662]

Rob Finney why are you planning to have a trip during this pandemic? I bet you’re one of those americans

[@rickmann5227]

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[@bucknasty69]

@@polishjerry8662People still had to eat. Why were you scared of the flu anyway?

[@yLaQueso0]

This man is doing god work, also there is nothing absolutely nothing wrong with red meat 🥩 in moderation

[@Redmeatlover]

Thank you! 👊🏻

[@rknee4647]

I do this with prime rib roasts as they are on sale at Christmas time for $7 per pound. I buy one bigger than we can eat ( 2 people) and cut boneless ribeye steaks off the ends than reattach the bones to the roast, prep it and roast for our Christmas dinner. You cannot buy boneless ribeye steaks for anywhere close to $7/lb. Next year I may buy two roasts and one will become all steaks. Enjoy your videos, although I prefer a martini during prep and grilling.....

[@jrbosley]

In Omaha, at Baker's (Kroger) and Family Fare (Spartan-Nash) you can routinely buy bone-in ribeye for $5.99 or boneless for $6.99. Add another dollar and the operative word would be "often." ... I just looked at *this week's Family Fare ad* (Oct 14-20, 2020): "2-Day Sale, Prices Valid Friday and Saturday October 16th &17th ... $6.99 Boneless Whole Rib Eye, sliced free on request."

[@rknee4647]

@@jrbosley You're in Omaha, I'm in Florida, you're bound to have cheaper beef than we do. We get that sale at Publix two times per year, holidays. Take Care...

[@trackie1957]

December 26 it’s even cheaper!

[@Cruz-tc6df]

Is that a shiner I see? Good steak and Good taste in beer! 👍🏽

[@littelisa1music]

Love this! You helped us save sooo much money! Thank you! Have you done a video showing how to grind the meat into burgers yet?

[@Redmeatlover]

Not yet but great idea! Thx for the nice comment!

[@jamesmorrison7847]

BTW, I use fat trimmed off the steaks to grease my cast iron skillet and get some nice beef fat to cook the steak in. I leave the trimmings in the pan after I cook the steak and the crisp up into cracklings as the pan cools, and I give them to my dogs as treats. They love them.

[@Redmeatlover]

Great tip and thanks for sharing!

[@nomad155]

I've done that with my steaks and it was awesome!

[@jonathannagela2130]

why not eat the beef bacon? my dog eats raw meat but that beef fat bacon is great for me.

[@debbierhode6291]

I have been doing this with pork loins for years and cutting my own chops. I haven't done a beef yet, only because we buy a half beef once or twice a year and it is even cheaper that way. Plus they cut the sizes however thick or thin we want them.

[@InItForTheParking]

If you have the equipment, some places will even let you pick up the full half and save even more on processing. Our butcher only charges us for the slaughter and 14 day storage fee for draining...then of course the hanging weight. When we pick it up we just quarter our half and transport it like that. (Psst, you don't need a band saw, just a large hack saw.)

[@MrNuggly]

Rich people buy from Omaha steaks not Costco

[@gabrieli5650]

Fantastic video. Thanks. Can you do more videos of cost savings by cutting your own meat?

[@Redmeatlover]

Thanks for your feedback! We’re working to add to our library but do have a video on breaking down a full beef tenderloin into filet mignon on our channel now

[@craig78]

Ya always need a beer near by if you are dealing meat

[@richardbowles7690]

Appreciate your practical advice for saving $ while eating well.

[@Redmeatlover]

Thanks for the nice feedback!

[@joeburns1571]

Love your videos. I do the same thing with whole ribeyes. Really cuts down on cost. A good tip, if you have the time, put it in the freezer for an hour or so to firm up the meat. It's much easier to work with and to get clean cuts. I can't believe I sat through a strip video .... lol cook on brother. Cheers

[@Redmeatlover]

Great feedback and thx for taking the time to watch and comment for our community, much appreciated!

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

What is the name of that? Ribeye roast? Thanks!

[@jonathannagela2130]

what do you pay? I pay 5.99 and find beautiful meat but I dont go to the store and think I need a steak now. I go all the time and pick a beaiutiful steak when I see it. My gsd eats raw meat and she can get the less marbled cuts

[@jonathannagela2130]

he didnt answer. its the strip loin where new your strips and porterhouse is cut from.@@faithsrvtrip8768

[@dteshaev]

Really enjoyed the demo! It would be great to see how you cooked/bbq'ed few pieces out of this and see how they turned out.

[@Redmeatlover]

Take a look at our channel, we have many vids where we used steaks from this vid!

[@rollinlikeariver7756]

I wonder how much it weighed before and after? About how much in lbs is normally removed?

[@BasicConstancy]

Great job showing how to do it! My slab is around one lb less. Do you have any videos on other uses for the scrap fat? Any advise on that would be Greatly appreciated.

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

Rendered beef fat is also known as tallow. They used to put tallow in the fat used to cook McDonald's french fries. Until someone complained.

[@wilhallman2890]

you had me right up until you said you were going to freeze it lol

[@thedyslexic9936]

does it work easier to lightly freeze it first before trimming and slicing? I would also stack the fat you cut off on a plate and weigh it to get a real good idea of how much actual steak you got for the price. I would agree that you save a ton doing the cutting yourself.

[@deepnet_0]

yes lightly freezing it helps

[@globman3]

where does someone find this? my local stores dont have any slabs of meat

[@ericberger4511]

Did I miss showing removing the chain after slicing it up?

[@PresidentGas1]

No you didn't. He forgot to cover that.

[@therealyopo1]

I was waiting just for that...👎

[@blessedjuggernaut]

I'm a butcher, and I always leave about 1/4 of inch+ of fat on this cut

[@edwardsimpson6344]

I have done several of these and finally weighed the waste. I feel that savings is not that much.

[@debbierhode6291]

Look up recipes to use the scraps with. I like to make beef broth with mine (depending on how much meat is left on the scraps). Even the fat is good for doggie treats once in awhile lol. There are recipes to use the chain too.

[@Criminalupper2200]

what waste? there is no waste. everything you cut off this can be used.

[@akashaumeerun1739]

Are you grinding up the meat 'waste' or using the fat?

[@tylerkrug7719]

Nice kitchen!

[@eg6sivtec]

thanks for that!

[@jonathannagela2130]

buy it on sale. you can look at each cut for 5.99 an lb and not get the vein end or be unsure of the marbling.

[@jonathannagela2130]

its rare to buy a whole loin and suddenly its badass and way above average. But if you just look each time you go to the store youll find some that are nice- unless the store stinks.

[@mhelmi]

Love your videos, been watching a lot of them lately. What brands of knives are you using? Specially the filleting one?

[@Redmeatlover]

Thank you for the comment. It’s a victorinox Swiss army filet knife, got it as a gift

[@TacticusPrime]

The fat cap is edible isn't it? At least, you can use it for tallow.

[@Redmeatlover]

Beef Tallow makes great fries!

[@tylerkrug7719]

Sharp knife!

[@squid0013]

I noticed after watching several videos, you have good taste in beer....you must be from Texas drinking shiners

[@Redmeatlover]

Thank you! We're actually based out of St. Louis MO

[@howardwayne3974]

Shiner ... The national beer of Texas !! A favorite if Czech cotton farmers since before the depression .

[@howardwayne3974]

I pick up a case when I'm back home . I live in cali-- x- - -nia now due to job relocation .

[@64chevi]

I learned a lot from your video thank you . ( Your background music is so distracting I wish there was a way that I could mute it so I can focus in on your instructions more )

[@p35flash97]

For you Metric folks 2 inches is about 50mm. Or, .5cm.

[@KetoMama777]

Were do you live I get my ribeye and new York Stakes for the price you pay Per pound for that big guy.

[@Redmeatlover]

We’re here in the Midwest!

[@jaskeda]

I want to buy a case of good beer before buying strip loin

[@SMarti018]

Wow this same cut from Costco has increased by 40% in just 3 years…

[@superhawkfalconry7987]

Are u chef sir?...ooo I see today you come marias steak cafe...I want see how you cut the striploin..

[@thefitzwater4805]

March 2022, whole striploin is $150.

[@mr.barit0ne]

Really nice tips to save money and eat well.

[@Redmeatlover]

Appreciate the nice comment, thank you!

[@winniechilton3553]

Where to buy a big piece of meat like that? I never see that large of meat at any store.

[@Redmeatlover]

Costco or Sams are the best options. Your local butcher should also have full loins

[@kroeser1899]

NIce Job.

[@Redmeatlover]

Thanks!

[@dont-eatbad-food801]

All good stuff. The only part I didn’t understand was the vein part with the roast you cut off. Would that part not make a good steak?

[@Redmeatlover]

You will see it cut and sold in stores so be careful when buying. It has a thick vein of inedible fat which is chewy, gets in the way of a clean bite. Great question!

[@joegibson4946]

​@@RedmeatloverThe thick vein part is what I use for stew meat. I just cut it into 1-1/2 inch chunks.

[@Redmeatlover]

great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@cristopherfrakes1416]

Id like to see the finish weight of that slab after you completely remove the chain and fat, to the level of the precut, and then see what price you pay per pound. I bet the savings aren't double anymore

[@AceKilla08]

is this picanah steak?

[@phylliscage]

The individual steak is Angus. Is the slab? (I don’t know BTW.. just asking) That may explain the price difference. Make sure your comparisons are equivalent.

[@NahkriinAhziid]

If it’s actual angus then angus 100% isn’t worth it. That doesn’t look good

[@itsmemailingyou4234]

That individual steak wasn't angus. You can tell by looking at it, Angus meat has a lot of marbling.

[@Bhatmann]

I would cut off the fat cap, eat it and give the rest to my dogs. When will people learn NOT to remove the best part. The healthiest part.

[@bishamon007]

Strip lion?

[@jonathannagela2130]

SO- dont waste the fat make tallow. for hours and hours. Instead of buying it pretrimmed and not paying for that and not needing to spend hours cooking it down? And I pay 5.99 for angus strip and some of it is nice. how much did you save again?

[@zachattack83]

Great I started doing this last year. It’s fun once you get done and see your work.

[@brandons1841]

In 2024 this is $8.59 per pound.

[@nyckidd321]

How many cuts did you get from that? Like a rough estimate?

[@nomad155]

More than 5 most defintely but the weight and inches you cut is dependent on that. I've seen people cut on average 8-10

[@hallobre]

So the New York strip is what we europeans call “entrecôte”?

[@ReimerKeith]

I think an entrecôte is what we call a Ribeye. A strip steak is a contre-filet. We used to call them "Kansas City Strips", but the term "New York Strip" is now more common across most of the US.

[@1EyedRooster]

No background music would be nice

[@Samjac0]

Save HUGE? I fail to see the truth in this. In some instances, I’m not even saving 50% by just going to Costco and paying them $3.99 more a pound for the 1hr it takes to do all this work. A good hobby? Sure. But immediate or HUGE savings? Not likely.

[@sXeRalph]

3.99 times 15 lbs is $60. Unless you're making more than/equal to 60 bucks an hour, that is quite the savings.

[@RichardRosen]

Another benefit is buying a whole cut that is not processed by the butcher. You will throw away many pounds that deduct from the savings. The 15 pound NY strip loin might produce 10lbs of steaks. I buy whole cuts because I prefer not to buy meat cut at the store.

[@CourtnRob]

Don't be lazy! If you consider this "work" i'm sorry. This can be done in under ten minutes.

[@Sam-oz8tw]

You don't actually "Save HUGE $$$" While this can be fun for people who want to try, you don't actually save huge money when you factor in the time/work it takes to cut the meat down to size. You can do all this work, or you can buy a strip steak for $3.99 more a pound at Costco. To each their own, but I value my time and wouldn't do this unless I had a whole day to kill with nothing else to do. :)

[@sXeRalph]

Wouldn't that depend on how long you take? He saved $64 by doing this. If he can do it in an hour that's $64/hr. If he can do it in 30min, that's $128/hr. Let's say it takes 2 hours, that's still $32/hr.

[@CourtnRob]

To each is own. I can knock one of these out in about 10 minutes. If it takes you all day, then your right stick with paying extra.

[@thewhodat2314]

Only cut one direction when cutting steaks bro.

[@healthycare4401]

👏👍👏

[@thomasesplin5658]

Dont pretrim

[@ramellin]

I love your videos but the kitchen is too damn dark

[@jrbosley]

You need shop at a different supermarket, but if you cant, that's really unfortunate for you ... but there's a Costco available, so why not a better supermarket. Hint: follow Baker's (Kroger) weekly add. Buy the meat on sale. $5.99 strip or, less ofter, rib-eye - in "family pack" (4 steaks). Often, $6.99 rib-eye.

[@surrenderbend6828]

I hope you wash the outside of the package before you handle it and touch your beef

[@Redmeatlover]

yes, we see what you did there....well played.

[@RichardRosen]

Yes agree. Very important.

[@williameadie8550]

Why does this need an obnoxious and distracting soundtrack? If you attended a professional meat cutting school, would it use a soundtrack?

[@Redmeatlover]

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[@stephaniewaite6833]

Another American butcher ,getting rid of all the good fat! For rendering during cooking and adds flavor.

[@johnandersen9219]

Wait a minute…. You did not recalculate the actual cost of the finished steaks by deducting the cost of the waste. $9.99 vs. $5.99 is not even close 😂😂😂

[@gwilliambgmail]

The Costco NY loin is not $5.97/lb after you take off the fat cap and chain. What is the weight after trimming?