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

> 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.

I erred in the price I gave; $6.99 HAD been the price I paid; this year it
has increased to $7.99/lb. One thought on the pricing, overall; I don't
think these prices are particularly high when compared to the better steak
cuts. However, the average tenderloin is around 5-7 lbs., making the total
for the "package" of meat much higher than other cuts I typically buy, which
might be only 1-3 lbs.


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