Dimitri wrote:
>
> I was at my local Ralphs (Kroger) this morning & they were having a T-bone
> sale about $4.00/pound. There was a little marbling (USDA Select I presume)
> for a 10% up charge $4.40/per pound they had some very nice porterhouse
> steaks. Great Big fillet on the short side.
>
> IMHO the 10% up charge is well worth the difference in price.

Yes, for right-hooved cattle that's true.
Sometimes you can spot a T-bone from a
left-hooved cow, and buy what is essentially
a Porterhouse steak at a T-bone price.

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