"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> 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.
>
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1269555

I always look for and buy T-bones with the largest fillet possible.


I wonder what is the dividing line or what percent of the loin is t-bone
and porterhouse?

Dimitri