Why do I keep buying ribeyes when ...

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by AustinChief

Apparently we are in the "Jack Sprat" minority here. I'm with you on a filet or strip or go crazy and get a porterhouse.

I'll not argue much with someone that prefers a strip steak, T-bone, or porterhouse. But filet just doesn't have much flavor. It needs a lot of help. It's very tender, yes. But it can't stand up on its own in flavor like ribeye or strips can. That's why filet is wrapped in bacon, covered in sauce, or used in a au poivre preparation (covered in cracked peppercorns AND sauce).

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I'll not argue much with someone that prefers a strip steak, T-bone, or porterhouse. But filet just doesn't have much flavor. It needs a lot of help. It's very tender, yes. But it can't stand up on its own in flavor like ribeye or strips can. That's why filet is wrapped in bacon, covered in sauce, or used in a au poivre preparation (covered in cracked peppercorns AND sauce).

I just hate to take a bite and get a mouthful of fat, or fat mixed with meat. It adds a lot of stress to my dining experience to not know what's in that next bite. The filet has plenty of flavor, in my opinion, and the fact that it supports such a broad array of accessory flavors like bacon or crab or whatever is only a plus. But one of its biggest advantages is that it brings consistency to my meal. I'm never going to take a bad bite of filet.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I just hate to take a bite and get a mouthful of fat, or fat mixed with meat. It adds a lot of stress to my dining experience to not know what's in that next bite. The filet has plenty of flavor, in my opinion, and the fact that it supports such a broad array of accessory flavors like bacon or crab or whatever is only a plus. But one of its biggest advantages is that it brings consistency to my meal. I'm never going to take a bad bite of filet.

Do you eat with your eyes closed?

And for me, it's not that the filet "supports" those flavors... it's that it needs accessories to be standout.

Anyway, it's your steak. If you want to eat something that costs more and tastes worse, that's your prerogative.

Being totally serious, I won't turn down a filet. There's just several other cuts I'd order before that, and a few other entrees entirely. But if that's what's offered, I'll be happy.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Do you eat with your eyes closed?

And for me, it's not that the filet "supports" those flavors... it's that it needs accessories to be standout.

Anyway, it's your steak. If you want to eat something that costs more and tastes worse, that's your prerogative.

Being totally serious, I won't turn down a filet. There's just several other cuts I'd order before that, and a few other entrees entirely. But if that's what's offered, I'll be happy.

I can't be expected to inspect every bite. That's why the food production industry is for. I'm busy at the table buttering my potato and drinking my Pibb Extra and chatting and figuring out what I'm going to have for dessert. My meat entree shouldn't be requiring my attention other than cutting and chewing.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I can't be expected to inspect every bite. That's why the food production industry is for. I'm busy at the table buttering my potato and drinking my Pibb Extra and chatting and figuring out what I'm going to have for dessert. My meat entree shouldn't be requiring my attention other than cutting and chewing.

I found the problem. Your taste buds are clearly ****ed.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I found the problem. Your taste buds are clearly ****ed.

[Baby Lee]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I found the problem. Your taste buds are clearly ****ed.

Hey! Not RM's fault!! Golden Corral has an exclusive contract.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I found the problem. Your taste buds are clearly ****ed.

No, no. Pibb Extra is the natural pairing with filet and other red meats. The fruity taste of the peppery drinks matches well with the dense flavor of the red meats.

In contrast, the classic coke and pepsi products are best with pork dishes and the occasional dense, strongly flavored fish such as mahi mahi. Lighter fish pairs well with Sierra Mists and Sprites.

[ghak99]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I found the problem. Your taste buds are clearly ****ed.

I quit drinking soda/pop about a year ago. Food tastes so much better after you quit flooding your system with that crap.

I did it a few years ago for about a year until a long period of traveling put me back on the stuff and after a few weeks I was back to using quite a bit more smoke, seasonings, and salt instead of being able to enjoy more of the natural flavor. If I could go ahead and quit the Gatorade this time around I think it would get even better.