Whole butt tenderloin

[Blue Dog BBQ]

Hi yall, Let me start by saying that I like beef better than any other meat, but it seems that I do more pork and chicken than anything else. So today at the local grocery store I decided to change that until I saw some of the prices. They had Whole butt tenderloin black angus for 17.99 a pound. I did not buy one for two reasons

1. That's to much money.
2. I have no experience with this cut.

So if anybody has any info and experience with this cut would you share thanks

[Fishawn]

The best!
Have bought them whole and cut into steaks, butt never cooked a whole one..... Yet.

[Blue Dog BBQ]

I was thinking that it was one of the best cuts but is 17.99 a # a good price?

[Conumdrum]

Pretty high considering it's just choice and not prime.

[Mark R]

The tenderloin or filet, is made up of two parts. The butt filet or Châteaubriand and the short filet or Filet Mignon. They are generally separated, but not always. I think what you were looking at if the whole thing. All excellent eating, very tender. The price sounds a bit high to me but it really depends on the meat grade. If it was Prime° or Prime+ it might be worth that.

[Richtee]

The tenderloin or filet, is made up of two parts. The butt filet or Châteaubriand and the short filet or Filet Mignon. They are generally separated, but not always. I think what you were looking at if the whole thing. All excellent eating, very tender. The price sounds a bit high to me but it really depends on the meat grade. If it was Prime° or Prime+ it might be worth that.

Agreed... pricy. But if you have an occasion, or a hankerin'... no replacement. Unless ya bag a nice elk/whitetail... That comes close. And in some instances..equals.

[Blue Dog BBQ]

The tenderloin or filet, is made up of two parts. The butt filet or Châteaubriand and the short filet or Filet Mignon. They are generally separated, but not always. I think what you were looking at if the whole thing. All excellent eating, very tender. The price sounds a bit high to me but it really depends on the meat grade. If it was Prime° or Prime+ it might be worth that.

This post is why I like this forum. You can ask a question and get the answer your looking for. Mark that's very informative just what I was wanting to know.

[Fishawn]

I was thinking that it was one of the best cuts but is 17.99 a # a good price?

Seems a bit high, compared to my area. I have bought them whole the past year or so, from I think $6.99 lb. (cryovaced and skinny) to I think $14.99 lb. for larger ones. Cut steaks go for aboot $10.99 on sale to $15.99 typically. I typically buy them in cut steak form for $12.99 lb. from a local butcher/source and they are not Prime graded, butt are Awesome!

To me, when I get in the mood, nothing else will do, even if I just buy 1 for meself

If you like beef, and have never had 1, ya gotta do it, at least once.

[Blue Dog BBQ]

Seems a bit high, compared to my area. I have bought them whole the past year or so, from I think $6.99 lb. (cryovaced and skinny) to I think $14.99 lb. for larger ones. Cut steaks go for aboot $10.99 on sale to $15.99 typically. I typically buy them in cut steak form for $12.99 lb. from a local butcher/source and they are not Prime graded, butt are Awesome!

To me, when I get in the mood, nothing else will do, even if I just buy 1 for meself

If you like beef, and have never had 1, ya gotta do it, at least once.

I want to it looks like you could make an awesome steak with it, but with prices like that I'll have to wait. thanks for the info

[Fishawn]

I want to it looks like you could make an awesome steak with it, but with prices like that I'll have to wait. thanks for the info

I realize they are spendy! Butt, nothing beef wise compares IMO. I have not had Kobe, so I cant comment on it, butt if you get a chance, treat yourself to a tenderloin steak. IMO, just a single Tenderloin steak is worth its own thread

I can get a single TL steak for aboot $5-7 and cook it for meself, and make spaghetti for the family. Sounds bad, butt they are happy and I am happy(er)

Hope you get to try one

[Mark R]

I realize they are spendy! Butt, nothing beef wise compares IMO. I have not had Kobe, so I cant comment on it, butt if you get a chance, treat yourself to a tenderloin steak. IMO, just a single Tenderloin steak is worth its own thread

I can get a single TL steak for aboot $5-7 and cook it for meself, and make spaghetti for the family. Sounds bad, butt they are happy and I am happy(er)

Hope you get to try one

Then he won't talk to us for a week! .........
It still depends on the grade of the meat. I can usually buy short filet's for $10-12/lb choice or prime -. Prime ° or + is going to be more.
Ya do get what ya pay for. If it's a special occasion go for it! Tuesdays and Thursdays are special!

[Blue Dog BBQ]

Here is the deal. If I bring home a 65.00 3 # whole tenderloin my wife will make me live somewhere else and I like where I live but I trying to figure out how to trick her into buying it

[Fishawn]

Here is the deal. If I bring home a 65.00 3 # whole tenderloin my wife will make me live somewhere else and I like where I live but I trying to figure out how to trick her into buying it

Just buy some TL steaks for a special dinner IMO, if you have a good place to get them.... You don't need the whole TL.... Maybe the butcher can cut you some steaks?..... Most butchers I talk with are really cool, and more than happy to help oot if they can.... That said, a WHOLE Tenderloin has a pretty good WOW factor as far as presentation goes

Damn, getting hungry for some now...

[Mark R]

Here is the deal. If I bring home a 65.00 3 # whole tenderloin my wife will make me live somewhere else and I like where I live but I trying to figure out how to trick her into buying it

That's not enough weight per pound and to much money per pound to spend a few nights on the couch. Ask Fish!

[Fishawn]

That's not enough weight per pound and to much money per pound to spend a few nights on the couch. Ask Fish!

I am the "meat budget"....... ManCave couch is always in play though