On 6/16/2016 8:22 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 6/13/2016 12:59 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> The earliest price I recall was about 79 cents/lb.
>>
>> It's $9.99/lb now, which dropped from $12.99 about a year ago.
>>
>> Yep, I know how to cook it. It definitely needs to be marinated.
>> Also thinly sliced against the grain after being allowed to rest for a
>> few minutes.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I grew up eating rump roast for roast beef on normal Sundays so yes,
> things aren't like they used to be. My mom cooked it well, and my dad
> definitely knew how to carve it for maximum tenderness rather than
> chewiness. I've been surprised since reading there that many don't eat
> some of these cuts as roasts or steaks.
>
I don't recall ever eating rump roast when I was growing up. Then
again, we didn't have a regular "Sunday dinner". I'll have to check the
prices of rump roast the next time I'm at the grocery store. Then you
can tell me how best to prepare it.

Jill