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Default Entrecote aka new york steak as a huge chunk

On Feb 26, 7:40*am, ImStillMags > wrote:
> On Feb 25, 10:59*pm, Michael Nielsen > wrote:
>
> > In denmark I normally buy huge chunks of beef fillet ( entrecote, new
> > york cut) and carve them into steaks myself and toss them in the
> > freezer. That way I get it for like 15-25$ per kg.
> > In the Co-op (Davis, CA) I have to pay 18$ per pound for steaks, so I
> > was wondering where I can buy the 3-4 kg chunk of it and carve it
> > myself and thus get it cheaper?

>
> Michael, find a restaurant supply in your area. * Most have a 'deli'
> section with the meats and cheeses.
> The meats are all whole cuts in cryovac, usually. *You can buy whole
> tenderloins, whole sirloins, whole rounds, etc., cut them up yourself
> and freeze them. * *You will find that the price per pound is way
> below what supermarkets charge.


Make sure they sell retail. Places like Restaurant Depot do not.