Ribeye from a rib roast, preference question

[DoubleJ]

For those of you that cut ribeye steaks from rib roast (Boneless) do you keep the tail on or remove it? 

I have always kept the tail on and ended up with 1.5" thick steaks weighing between 30-40oz.

This time I cut the tail off and ended up with 1.5" thick 20oz. steaks that look much better and will fit in the cast iron skillet much better when I'm not grilling them.

And with cutting the tail off, I was able to get 2lbs of ribeye meat to grind and make crazy good burgers out of.

What is your preference?

[DoubleJ]

For reference, the tail is that fatty piece on the left side of the steak in this picture

[NRA4LIFE]

Cap off is my preference.  That way, when you're grilling it, you don't set your deck and house on fire.  And you're right, that makes some crazy good burgers.  Try cooking them on a pure hardwood fire.  Unbelievable.

[DaveMonti]

Depends on the amount of fat.  Most of the steaks I've cut lately have a tail of almost all fat, so I cut it off.  If the tail is mostly marbled meat, I keep it on.

[rasbo]

I keep it on best part of the steak

[DOUBLELUNG]

I keep the tail on, but trim off the large chunks of pure fat before grilling.

[Alchase]

Depends on the “quality” of the ribeye.
Standard “choose” cuts; I usually leave them on to add flavor.
This one is a 53oz USDA Prime without the tail.

[hunthard]

Wow, after looking at this I don't think my lunch is going to cut it today.

[Stein]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

[Magnum_Willys]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

Like to see that torch work on youtube.  So like 135 for 2 hours Never done it yet.

[JimmyHoffa]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

have you found that sous vide first, torch second to be best order?

[chiwawadan]

Cap off is my preference.  That way, when you're grilling it, you don't set your deck and house on fire.  And you're right, that makes some crazy good burgers.  Try cooking them on a pure hardwood fire.  Unbelievable.

Agree with this 100%!

[PolarBear]

Just did a few Saturday on the Traeger.  Cap on unless over open flame.

[Bigshooter]

For those of you that cut ribeye steaks from rib roast (Boneless) do you keep the tail on or remove it? 

I have always kept the tail on and ended up with 1.5" thick steaks weighing between 30-40oz.

This time I cut the tail off and ended up with 1.5" thick 20oz. steaks that look much better and will fit in the cast iron skillet much better when I'm not grilling them.

And with cutting the tail off, I was able to get 2lbs of ribeye meat to grind and make crazy good burgers out of.

What is your preference?

The tail weighs 10 - 20 oz?  Or did I miss something?  The tail makes great burger.  I like it either way.

[jackson7]

tail on, love that piece charred. plenty of lemon pepper.

[Stein]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

have you found that sous vide first, torch second to be best order?

Yep, 137 for 6 hours then hit it with the weed burner and serve.  We did a true Prime from Costco for Christmas and it was outrageous.  Choice is very, very good, but the prime was crazy.

[lamrith]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

have you found that sous vide first, torch second to be best order?

Yep, 137 for 6 hours then hit it with the weed burner and serve.  We did a true Prime from Costco for Christmas and it was outrageous.  Choice is very, very good, but the prime was crazy.

Weed burner?   Heard about Sous Vide and been very tempted by it, but not sure about weed burner?

[92xj]

He literally means a weed burner.
After you sous vide you want to sear. Weed burner is the next level searing. Super high temp for super short period of time.
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[pianoman9701]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

 

[pianoman9701]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

have you found that sous vide first, torch second to be best order?

Yep, 137 for 6 hours then hit it with the weed burner and serve.  We did a true Prime from Costco for Christmas and it was outrageous.  Choice is very, very good, but the prime was crazy.

I'm a medium rare man - 130 for 8-12 hours, encrusted with herbs and seasonings and garlic. Finished it off in the oven at 475 for 20 minutes and a 45 minute rest. Best Thanksgiving ever. Turkey sucks.

[DaveMonti]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

Like to see that torch work on youtube.  So like 135 for 2 hours Never done it yet.

135 for 2-3 hours should be good for a decent sized steak, 1 inch thick or a little more.  A rib roast will take significantly longer.  I think I did a 3 rib roast on Christmas for about 8 hours at 135 or so.  I used a large zip lock bag instead of vacuum sealing it.  That way I could periodically open the bag and take the temp with a digital thermometer to insure the interior of the roast got up to temp. 

I did a tri-tip roast, which took less time as it wasn't as thick, and threw that on the gas grill for a few minutes on each side to give it a crust (after sous vide cooking).  I've yet to do a steak, but when I do I will throw it under the broiler or on the gas grill for a few minutes.  No need to actually "torch" it if you don't have a torch! 

If anyone hasn't tried a tri tip, I really think it's a tastier cut of meat than the rib roast I did, and it's cheaper.  Good stuff!

[DoubleJ]

For those of you that cut ribeye steaks from rib roast (Boneless) do you keep the tail on or remove it? 

I have always kept the tail on and ended up with 1.5" thick steaks weighing between 30-40oz.

This time I cut the tail off and ended up with 1.5" thick 20oz. steaks that look much better and will fit in the cast iron skillet much better when I'm not grilling them.

And with cutting the tail off, I was able to get 2lbs of ribeye meat to grind and make crazy good burgers out of.

What is your preference?

The tail weighs 10 - 20 oz?  Or did I miss something?  The tail makes great burger.  I like it either way.

The ones I left the tails on are 2" thick.  Pretty frickin big

[Stein]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

have you found that sous vide first, torch second to be best order?

Yep, 137 for 6 hours then hit it with the weed burner and serve.  We did a true Prime from Costco for Christmas and it was outrageous.  Choice is very, very good, but the prime was crazy.

I'm a medium rare man - 130 for 8-12 hours, encrusted with herbs and seasonings and garlic. Finished it off in the oven at 475 for 20 minutes and a 45 minute rest. Best Thanksgiving ever. Turkey sucks.

Me too, perfect medium rare.  The torch probably finishes it much less than the oven, I’m on it less than a minute for a great sear.  Pic actually looks more cooked than it was, definitely on the rare side of medium rare throughout.



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[runamuk]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

Like to see that torch work on youtube.  So like 135 for 2 hours Never done it yet.

135 for 2-3 hours should be good for a decent sized steak, 1 inch thick or a little more.  A rib roast will take significantly longer.  I think I did a 3 rib roast on Christmas for about 8 hours at 135 or so.  I used a large zip lock bag instead of vacuum sealing it.  That way I could periodically open the bag and take the temp with a digital thermometer to insure the interior of the roast got up to temp. 

I did a tri-tip roast, which took less time as it wasn't as thick, and threw that on the gas grill for a few minutes on each side to give it a crust (after sous vide cooking).  I've yet to do a steak, but when I do I will throw it under the broiler or on the gas grill for a few minutes.  No need to actually "torch" it if you don't have a torch! 

If anyone hasn't tried a tri tip, I really think it's a tastier cut of meat than the rib roast I did, and it's cheaper.  Good stuff!

Tri tip is my go to cut of bovine.  Rib eye is nice but my usual is tri tip at home.

[CAMPMEAT]

I've never heard of " BUTTER STEAKS " until I moved to Az. OMG are they good, no, GREAT.  They are a cousin to the RIB EYE'S.

[Boss .300 winmag]

I've never heard of " BUTTER STEAKS " until I moved to Az. OMG are they good, no, GREAT.  They are a cousin to the RIB EYE'S.

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Do tell. 

[DoubleJ]

I've never heard of " BUTTER STEAKS " until I moved to Az. OMG are they good, no, GREAT.  They are a cousin to the RIB EYE'S.

Possibly a chuck eye?  I LOVE those too.  I buy chuck rolls at cash and carry and always cut the chuck eye's off and package those separately.  Basically a ribeye but just a smidge too far forward to be considered a "ribeye"

[The scout]

  chuck eye is my favorite. The local butcher saves them for us

[CAMPMEAT]

I've never heard of " BUTTER STEAKS " until I moved to Az. OMG are they good, no, GREAT.  They are a cousin to the RIB EYE'S.

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Do tell. 

I can't really explain what they are. All I can say is they are just as good as a Ribeye and cheaper. I'd say you'd to google them. They only come boneless, at least down here. They're not a chuck roast.

[Timberstalker]

Campmeat:
Are you sure it isn’t a butler steak?  Otherwise known as a Flat Iron?

[CAMPMEAT]

Campmeat:
Are you sure it isn’t a butler steak?  Otherwise known as a Flat Iron?

Not a Flat Iron. I asked the butcher this morning and he said it's a chuck eye.... I just reread what I said, 

[Woodchuck]

Chuck Eye

[92xj]

Brown eye

[Woodchuck]

Brown eye

[92xj]

Don't eat that steak

[Woodchuck]

  Solid advice

[DaveMonti]

I sense a sideways shift to this thread. 

[CAMPMEAT]

Brown eye

Cinnamon Ring...........

[92xj]

Balloon knot...

[92xj]

You guys are horrible 

[Special T]

I don't trim a thing, sous vide, torch and I can crank one out better than any restaurant I have ever eaten at.

have you found that sous vide first, torch second to be best order?

Yep, 137 for 6 hours then hit it with the weed burner and serve.  We did a true Prime from Costco for Christmas and it was outrageous.  Choice is very, very good, but the prime was crazy.

I'm a medium rare man - 130 for 8-12 hours, encrusted with herbs and seasonings and garlic. Finished it off in the oven at 475 for 20 minutes and a 45 minute rest. Best Thanksgiving ever. Turkey sucks.

Me too, perfect medium rare.  The torch probably finishes it much less than the oven, I’m on it less than a minute for a great sear.  Pic actually looks more cooked than it was, definitely on the rare side of medium rare throughout.



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[DoubleJ]

Campmeat:
Are you sure it isn’t a butler steak?  Otherwise known as a Flat Iron?

Not a Flat Iron. I asked the butcher this morning and he said it's a chuck roast cut..

Chuck eye

2:40 mark

This is what I do with my chuck rolls for the most part.  I take the chuck eyes, then I cut 3 or 4 chuck roasts off depending on what's in the freezer and then I grind the rest.  I don't do the thin chuck steaks or the short ribs he does in the video.  Just chuck eyes, chuck roasts, and ground

[CAMPMEAT]

For any of you guys that go hunting near Republic, Andersons has CHUCK MOCK TENDERS. I used to buy them all when they had chuck roasts on sale.