On 26-Dec-2004, "Bigbazza" > wrote:

> "DJS0302" > wrote in message
> ...
> > What's so great about beef tenderloin to justify the exorbitant price
> > for
> > it?
> > I've had it on several occasions and while it's okay, it's really not
> > worth the
> > price in my opinion.
>
> Why ?...What do you call 'Expensive' for it ?...How much a pound ?...I am
> interested to know the cost and compare it to what I pay in Sydney,
> Australia for it !
>
> --
> Bigbazza(Barry)..Oz

In St. Louis, Missouri USA, beef tenderloin is generally $10.99/lb. at the
chain supermarkets. The independent grocer where I get mine typically
prices it at $6.99/lb. I buy it, cut it into 1" thick steaks, which I bacon
wrap to have very reasonably priced filet mignon.