I ordered tri-tip from my local butcher shop. Could not order one as he said they'd go bad before he could sell them. No problem, came 5 in a package, 17 lbs. at 3.99/lb. It is graded as choice. Good price?
Not only is that a good price, it's a GREAT price! Next time you are in the shop, take your butcher a couple hunks of the cooked Tri-Tip
Just a suggestion for freezing........I like to lay the meat on a cookie tray with wax paper or foil and set in the freezer (if you have room) for about 45-60 minutes and then vacuum pak them. Not as messy
Thanks Rumm for the advice, and I will bring my butcher some finished product. You are right, hopefully he'll enjoy it.
After trimming the fat layer off, I ended up with 12 1/4 lbs. of lean meat. That comes out to about 4.90/lb. still a good price judging from what everyone else pays.
A few pics since Pappy was interested. Now to put a good rub on one and vac. seal the rest.
Thank you everyone for your advice!
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