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Default How early can I buy my prime rib?


JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "Dave S" > wrote in message
> news:Yd_hh.9835$cx4.241@trndny09...
> > If your local butcher has "USDA Prime" standing rib roast, buy that.
> > The butcher's is a bargain. If the supermarket or butchers beef
> > is less than USDA Prime (Choice, Select, ...) buy the best marbled.
> >
> > I doubt "Prime Rib" has much to do with USDA Prime.
> > Prime rib was eaten in England before the USDA, or the USA. IMO.
> > But now, USDA Prime is as rare as a local butcher.
> >
> > Dave S

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> > If you have confidence in your local butcher, support them!
> >

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> My local butcher went out of business. A month later, I found him working in
> the meat department of our biggest grocery chain, Wegman's. Fortunately, he
> hasn't forgotten anything. I can still get great advice from him when I have
> some strange recipe in mind.


Ok...Joe...give it up...which Wegmans??? Been to Skip's Meat Market?
I've been very happy with the service there.

Joanne