Prime Grade Ribeyes Masquerading as Choice?

[Jerome D.]

I stopped by the local butcher shop on my way home from work, and when I walked up to the counter, I saw these in the "Choice" section...




To my untrained eye, the level of marbling on the steaks looked borderline Prime grade. Perhaps the USDA inspector was feeling generous that day?




Anyway, I pounced on the pair of ribeyes, and seasoned them with some Chicago Steak Seasoning when I got home...






Action shot on the Spirit...




All plated up...




And finally, a cutaway shot...




Needless to say, there was some good eating tonight. I wish my luck was this good every day. Thanks for stopping by!

 

[John Solak]

Excellent looking steaks!!! It would be nice to know exactly what they are looking for when they grade meat. A lot choice cuts look a lot better and a lot worse than others.

 

[Jeff GB]

Ahhhh man that looks good. Great close up shots!

 

[Tony R]

Looks perfect to me....

 

[TouX]

Perfect sear marks and the cutaway is just gorgeous.

 

[Mike Coffman]

Picture perfect steak Jerome!

 

[Bob Mann]

Great looking meal Jerome!

 

[Pete in PG]

Good score and a great job on the grill!

 

[NeilH]

Very nice looking meat.

 

[Dwain Pannell]

I am no expert but I read that when the inspector grades meat (s)he looks at one primal crosscut and grades the whole animal. Supposedly, there may very well be superior cuts on a lesser graded beast. Of course I read that on the internet and they can't put anything that's not true on the internet.

Regardless, those steaks look fantastic and your technique was flawless.

 

[Bill Schultz]

Perfectly done Jerome, the shots look fantastic

 

[Gregory R]

Awesome looking steaks, Jerome. Where is your butcher? I'd sure like to pay that place a visit.

 

[Bob Correll]

Beautiful steaks and pics Jerome!

 

[russ olin]

Jerome, you got those steaks just right in the center. Nice bark on the outside. I bet they were delicious!

 

[JasonQuevada]

looks awesome!

 

[Mike Leiter]

That came out looking great. Love the nice red/pink center and the side options on the plate. Great job.

 

[Rolf Jacobsen]

This sir, is heaven!

 

[Bobby P]

Great looking steaks you got there.

 

[Jonathan Kulik]

There's the BEEF!

 

[Alan F]

I would call them high choice and snap them up.

On this note however, beware of what Costco deems prime. I know there are laws around what is considered prime, but Costco "prime" beef looks a lot like choice most times.