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Bone In vs. Boneless Ribeye Steak: What's the Best Value Buy?

wrosie
wrosie
May 6, 2011
7:31pm
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Hopefully some of the foodies on this site can answer this question. I did several Google searches and basically found a lot of information on chicken instead of beef.

The question is: I see specials for bone in rib-eye's for $3.99 per pound on occasion. This week it's boneless rib-eyes for $4.99 per pound.

Which is the better deal? Or are they equal?

I don't have a kitchen scale to weight the bones, so I can't comment on their weight.
vpman80
vpman80
May 6, 2011
9:27pm
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To figure the best "Value" will depend on what the weight of the bone is.
MoneyLA
MoneyLA
May 6, 2011
10:43pm
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Isnt the difference between bone or no bone in the taste and the size of the cut? bone-in cuts are generally larger? and some say they taste better?

just watch out for cows that have had hip replacements... those steel rods in the bones can weigh a lot.
orchid
orchid
May 7, 2011
4:29am
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Personally, I prefer the bone in over the boneless. Somehow it just seems to taste better.

chefantwon
chefantwon
May 7, 2011
8:38am
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It's not always the case, but the bone-in stuff is larger. Boneless meats are always more pricey than bone in because of the bone. The reason why the bone-in tastes better is the marrow from the bone. Why do you think we broke them up? The marrow is the best part, it very good for you.
hockeydad
hockeydad
May 7, 2011
8:49am
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If I am marinating a steak, I prefer boneless. If just seasoning I prefer bone in. My dog prefers that I do bone in steaks as well as he gets the goodies afterwards.
LeoXVI
LeoXVI
May 9, 2011
8:42am
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Either way, both are a very good price. I buy bone in rib eye (ask the butcher for a 3 rib roast) for oven roasting. For grilling, I ususally buy boneless, cut at least 1 1/2" thick, again, talk to the butcher.
double_zero
double_zero
May 9, 2011
8:48am
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Originally posted by: wrosie
Hopefully some of the foodies on this site can answer this question. I did several Google searches and basically found a lot of information on chicken instead of beef.

The question is: I see specials for bone in rib-eye's for $3.99 per pound on occasion. This week it's boneless rib-eyes for $4.99 per pound.

Which is the better deal? Or are they equal?

I don't have a kitchen scale to weight the bones, so I can't comment on their weight.


I haven't seen ribeyes at those prices in years. Wow
BlackjackPooch
BlackjackPooch
May 9, 2011
9:58am
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As far as I am concerned, steaks without a bone should be outlawed. Such purchase penalized by up to 15 years in prison.
chefantwon
chefantwon
May 9, 2011
12:12pm
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Originally posted by: double_zero
Quote
Originally posted by: wrosie
Hopefully some of the foodies on this site can answer this question. I did several Google searches and basically found a lot of information on chicken instead of beef.

The question is: I see specials for bone in rib-eye's for $3.99 per pound on occasion. This week it's boneless rib-eyes for $4.99 per pound.

Which is the better deal? Or are they equal?

I don't have a kitchen scale to weight the bones, so I can't comment on their weight.


I haven't seen ribeyes at those prices in years. Wow


Years?? You should shop at Kroger, they have them all the time at those prices.
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