dozer996 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 We have a local butcher that carries Snake River Farms Wagyu and I've been eye balling their Tri-Tips. Picked one up today, though it was a bit of a hassle...the butcher was super hesitant to show me all of his Tri-Tips. He had 2 in his display case and I asked if I could see the rest he has so I could pick the one I wanted. He gave me about every excuse in the book why every roast is the same, blah blah...he had the nerve to ask why I was giving him a hard time, I reminded him I was the customer and wanted to pick from what he had. After going back and forth with him I settled for this 2.5lb roast from the display case. He gave me the guilt trip that he would go get them, I was done with him by then. Rant over, it just rubbed me the wrong way when I'm paying $80 for a roast and wanted to survey the amount of marbling each roast had. More shots coming tonight 2
Bruce Pearson Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Looking good! I'm looking forward to seeing the cook. I have one of those on order for snake River Farms myself. 1
Steve M Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 I think I would go broke if I had a local butcher that carried SRF's. Hard to believe the guy gave you such a hard time. He should know they aren't all the same. That one looks good. 1
MacKenzie Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Dozer, that is ridiculous service or lack there of. In the end you did get a nice looking piece of meat. 1
Aussie Ora Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 Looks great the butcher was a bit rude. for sure you are paying top dollar for Wagyu you should see what he has not what he wants to give you . My butcher let's me walk out the back and pick what I want we have become good matesOutback Kamado Bar and Grill 1
dozer996 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Posted February 26, 2017 Oh my goodness, Wagyu is unbelievable!!!!Look at thisI've had a lot of prime Tri-Tip but this Wagyu is on another level. Outside of the hassle from the butcher this is awesome!!! 2
MacKenzie Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 It certainly looks wonderful from here too. :) 1
Steve M Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 Beautiful plate. Great job on the tritip. 1
Aussie Ora Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 That looks excellent nice plate shotOutback Kamado Bar and Grill 1
dozer996 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks everyone!!! Excited about this cook, best Tri-Tip I've done.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
dozer996 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Posted February 26, 2017 Those of you that have experience with Wagyu, are the briskets that much better than the USDA Prime briskets?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
tony b Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 Excellent job on the Tri-tip! Not had any experience with Wagyu briskets, only steaks. Given that comparison (Wagyu vs Prime ribeyes), I'd have to venture that Wagyu brisket is a noticeable improvement over Prime. Like Aaron Franklin says - "Always get the highest quality meat you can afford." Glad to see that you held your ground with that butcher. What a D-bag! 1
Steve M Posted February 26, 2017 Report Posted February 26, 2017 18 hours ago, dozer996 said: Those of you that have experience with Wagyu, are the briskets that much better than the USDA Prime briskets? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I've only done one but yeah, it was pretty dang good. 1
tomahawk66 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 I've done done an Aussie wagyu brisket before - marbling was crazy. Only problem was - I didn't have a KK back then so hard to compare!Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 1
tinyfish Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 Looks like you ended up with an excellent marbled piece of meat. Looks perfectly cooked. 1
primeats Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 As a butcher myself I'm appalled at the grief the guy gave you. Did you see the label that says it was from SNF? From experience I've seen some Wagyu Beef that looked no better than some of the prime beef I sell. That being said this looks fantastic! One note, did you cut the tri tip in half for easier slicing? As I'm sure you know of the 90 degree rule for slicing. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 2
primeats Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 Those of you that have experience with Wagyu, are the briskets that much better than the USDA Prime briskets?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro First hand experience, WAY better than any USDA Prime I've seen. They come off the grill/smoker jiggling like a piece of jello! And that's without any injection!Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 2
dozer996 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Posted February 27, 2017 As a butcher myself I'm appalled at the grief the guy gave you. Did you see the label that says it was from SNF? From experience I've seen some Wagyu Beef that looked no better than some of the prime beef I sell. That being said this looks fantastic! One note, did you cut the tri tip in half for easier slicing? As I'm sure you know of the 90 degree rule for slicing. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk I cut it down the middle of the boomerang and turn sideways for across the grain cut for sure.He told me SRF, I'll go back when we entertain again. He's the only one in town with Wagyu so I will have to deal with his attitude. 1
tony b Posted February 28, 2017 Report Posted February 28, 2017 1 hour ago, dozer996 said: so I will have to deal with his attitude. NO! You might still buy product from his store, but DON'T put up with that sh!tty customer service. For the price point of SRF Wagyu, he should be kissing your as$, not vice versa! 2
ckreef Posted February 28, 2017 Report Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, tony b said: NO! You might still buy product from his store, but DON'T put up with that sh!tty customer service. For the price point of SRF Wagyu, he should be kissing your as$, not vice versa! I totally agree with that. Somebody is going to have to totally kiss my as$ for me to buy SRF Wagyu. Prime American Black Angus is going to be close. None of your guests will notice the difference and I bet you could save some money. Edited February 28, 2017 by ckreef
