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Title: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: CDN Smoker on May 23, 2013, 12:16:44 PM
I am getting ready to dry age some beef. The kit I received was for a Ribeye/Strip loin.

The Ribeye is about two bucks more a pound but I am thinking is is the better way to go?

This will come in a vac sealed bag.
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: TMB on May 23, 2013, 03:34:16 PM
I wish I knew more on the subject of dry aging but I know very little.  Will be watching this
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: CDN Smoker on May 23, 2013, 04:05:39 PM
Hope the butcher weighs in :(

I was told the ribeye has more fat, I would think that would be better. I know RickB really likes his.
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: TMB on May 23, 2013, 04:08:45 PM
Quote from: CDN Smoker on May 23, 2013, 04:05:39 PM
Hope the butcher weighs in :(

I was told the ribeye has more fat, I would think that would be better. I know RickB really likes his.
I'm sure he will, lots of things going on now.   I will tell you my favorite cut is a ribeye and Kimmie's as well
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: RickB on May 23, 2013, 05:26:51 PM
Yes do the ribeye. Just got the drybag bags for ribeye yesterday. Going to start another one next week. Your going to love it! A side note I was looking for a rib roast in the freezer last night for this weekend and found another bag of those dryaged ribeyes. I hate a chest freezer. Going to order a upright very soon. Going to cook a small ribeye tonight! Kroger has their choice ribeyes whole or half on sale this week for 6.99 lb.  dont know if you have kroger up north 8)
Title: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Pappymn on May 23, 2013, 05:30:18 PM
Quote from: RickB on May 23, 2013, 05:26:51 PM
Yes do the ribeye. Just got the drybag bags for ribeye yesterday. Going to start another one next week. Your going to love it! A side note I was looking for a rib roast in the freezer last night for this weekend and found another bag of those dryaged ribeyes. I hate a chest freezer. Going to order a upright very soon. Going to cook a small ribeye tonight!

Amen. Hate chest freezers. They upset my abilities to organize. But sounds like you found a treasure!
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Rummm on May 23, 2013, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: CDN Smoker on May 23, 2013, 04:05:39 PM
Hope the butcher weighs in :(

I was told the ribeye has more fat, I would think that would be better. I know RickB really likes his.

Sorry to be late to the party....been a trying day. One death of a friend, not a good prognosis from another one, had to deal with Bank of America and Comcast.....such is life! Much rather be discussing meat!!  :)

Yes, the strip loin is rather lean, it's an extension of the sirloin muscle all the way to the rib muscle (they do share characteristics) and the rib eye is fatter. Both are good candidates for dry aging, but if I had my druthers, I'd go with the rib eye.
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 23, 2013, 06:05:18 PM
The continuation of this will be interesting.

I had my druthers, I'd go with the Strip.
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: RickB on May 23, 2013, 06:22:02 PM
Quote from: Rummm on May 23, 2013, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: CDN Smoker on May 23, 2013, 04:05:39 PM
Hope the butcher weighs in :(

I was told the ribeye has more fat, I would think that would be better. I know RickB really likes his.

Sorry to be late to the party....been a trying day. One death of a friend, not a good prognosis from another one, had to deal with Bank of America and Comcast.....such is life! Much rather be discussing meat!!  :)

Yes, the strip loin is rather lean, it's an extension of the sirloin muscle all the way to the rib muscle (they do share characteristics) and the rib eye is fatter. Both are good candidates for dry aging, but if I had my druthers, I'd go with the rib eye.

Sorry to hear about your friends. My prayers are with those families!
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Rummm on May 23, 2013, 06:30:21 PM
Thanks RickB  :)
Title: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Pappymn on May 23, 2013, 06:36:54 PM
Sounds like a terrible day Rummm. I had a bad day too.....but not like yours, gives one perspective.

Hopefully you can relax a bit this weekend
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: CDN Smoker on May 23, 2013, 08:53:19 PM
Also sorry to hear about your friends. Prayers with the families
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Jaxon on May 23, 2013, 08:57:10 PM
Quote from: RickB on May 23, 2013, 05:26:51 PM
Yes do the ribeye. Just got the drybag bags for ribeye yesterday. Going to start another one next week. Your going to love it! A side note I was looking for a rib roast in the freezer last night for this weekend and found another bag of those dryaged ribeyes. I hate a chest freezer. Going to order a upright very soon. Going to cook a small ribeye tonight! Kroger has their choice ribeyes whole or half on sale this week for 6.99 lb.  dont know if you have kroger up north 8)

Deb loves the ribeyes, too.  She was just waitin' for that sale at Kroger today.  Went in and stocked up...had 'em sliced free...brought 'em home and vacuum-sealed.  BTW - she left one in the fridge and told me to grill it tomorrow.  "Gladly, my sweet..."
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: muebe on May 23, 2013, 10:20:46 PM
Go with the ribeye roast ;)
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: CDN Smoker on May 24, 2013, 01:01:30 PM
Went shopping for the rib eyes
(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x412/lmh8/image_zps1b0b0e5c.jpg)

Price per kg, this was the big one
(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x412/lmh8/image_zps36d67cde.jpg)

Also pricked up some ribs, 3 in a pack.
(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x412/lmh8/image_zpsa24f3006.jpg)

Price per kg
(http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x412/lmh8/image_zps778d92da.jpg)
Title: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Pappymn on May 24, 2013, 01:07:16 PM
KG ???

I went to public school ;)

Nice mess of meat!
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 24, 2013, 02:27:53 PM
I hope you show us the slicing.  :)
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: RickB on May 24, 2013, 03:57:11 PM
Remember do NOT trim any fat off that roast till it has aged.
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: deestafford on May 24, 2013, 08:58:09 PM
Well, that ought to last you about two weeks or so if you ration.  Dee
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: fishingbouchman on May 25, 2013, 12:31:17 AM
i would need a bigger freezer.  Wife won't let me buy anymore meat  >:(
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: CDN Smoker on May 25, 2013, 11:51:38 AM
Sorry no photos as I am using the fridge at a friends house.

Ok, I have read the instructions, watched countless vidgs on how to vacuum bag for the dry aged beef. My experience was not a hole lot of fun.

between these two sealers we were able get it done, I hope.
http://www.foodsavercanada.com/product.aspx?pid=9072, http://www.foodsavercanada.com/product.aspx?pid=9078

Advice I can give,

I will start a new thread for the trimming. We are going to do one at 21 days and the other at 28.
Title: Re: Diff between a ribeye verse strip loin
Post by: Scallywag on May 28, 2013, 02:43:07 PM
Quote from: Pappymn on May 24, 2013, 01:07:16 PM
KG ???

I went to public school ;)

Nice mess of meat!
Yup we are a backward bunch .. hehe