On Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:05:36 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>On 9/2/2012 1:08 PM, Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>> I about choked two weeks ago when a 3# chuck for a pot roast would have
>> set me back about $12.50 at $4.89/lb. Jesus! I opted instead for an $8
>> chuck steak that was excellent after marinating for a couple hours in
>> the FoodSaver vacuum marinator gizmo. This week, the roasts are on
>> sale for $3/lb and I believe I'll buy a few. Cripes, $3/lb is bad
>> enough; $4.89/lb is insane.
>>
>
>They were $2.48/# at my local Sam's club last week. Bought two. Just
>enough fat and lots of lean. USDA choice.

I wish our Sam's had real beef--- nothing but tasteless, overpriced
Angus.

Jim