You Ever Hear of Charcoal Steaks?


 

Bill Schultz

TVWBB Hall of Fame
Well neither had I. There is a real Old Time Butcher Shop near me that carries nothing but prime grade meats and ages them for many weeks.
I stop in once in awhile and drool all over his counters.
He felt sorry for me I guess and said come here Bill and pointed to a gorgeous hunk of prime meat he called a Charcoal Steak, he had a piece just big enough for three 1 3/4 steaks. It is the end of the rib section before you get to the Chuck area. He told me most Butchers do not do that cut that way. So for 11 bucks a Lbs for aged prime beef I said slice me up three.

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So a few Guy's were asking me the wine's I was drinking and I will show you the two which the CEO and myself have settled on when we want to drink something really nice. The Montepulciano is a absolutely fabulous wine and at $7 a bottle by the case we consider it the best there is. The Della Torre is what we consider a high end wine, for us. We use it for special dinners with friends or to celebrate something. It is one of the best wines we have ever had at any price period.
And as much as I love many beers this beer Innis & Gunn Rum Oak Aged is the finest beer I have ever had the pleasure to drink. Just thought I'd share

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Had to break out the Barn Coat for tonight's cook, twas a cold one, Cheers

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Some nice size Idaho's on the OTG and the steaks having been brought to room temp for an hour or so and seasoned with a bunch of Kosher and fresh ground, now on the Grill Grates after the first turn

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The CEO put together a great fresh bean and artichoke salad and I picked up some nice olive oil and rosemary bread

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Your plate, the steak was superb

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Awesome looking steaks and great cook Bill!! I tip my cap to you and the CEO and will raise a glass of wonderful Santa Lucia Highland Pinot Noir in acknowledgment tonight to your superb effort! Cheers! BTW; the dinner setting and placemats look great too!
 
It is the end of the rib section before you get to the Chuck area.

Well, the start of chuck at the rib end are chuck eyes. I believe the area before chuck eyes are rib eyes, but I could be wrong.
 
I've cooked Chuck Eye's many times, these are definitely different Jim. The grain of the meat is different and the flavor is stronger. Can't explain it, just enjoy eating it.
 
Bill -

Never heard of "Charcoal Steaks" but after seeing your photos, I need one and I needed it yesterday!

P.S. That dude sporting the barn coat in the 3rd photo sure is one handsome devil! :D
 

 

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