On Tue, 2 Jan 2007 16:30:02 -0800, "Kent" > wrote:

>This point was recently raised. At present 100% of the cow has some
>wholesale value, so with rare exception you cannot get shins, joints, etc.
>to make stock. I buy beef ribs when they are on sale for $.99/lb.

If you have an Asian or other ethic market in your area, you can often
get those parts to make stock rather easily.

Christine