Well, over the past few years, it's seemed to me that beef has become... well... just the tiniest bit expensive. I will admit that I got a great score a few days ago when I scored some rib roast at WINCO for $2.99... it was amazing!
That said, I'm an "Executive Member" at Costco, so they're sending me these ads, pretty much daily... and today, th
ey sent me this beaut:Japanese Wagyu BeefRibeye Roast 15 lb. Average
BonelessGrade A-5
Item # 369614
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$2,299.99
Shipping & Handling included *
"Shipping and handling included?" For this kind of cash, they ought to fly you over to Japan so you can PERSONALLY pick out the cow that you want to grab a chunk of... right off the hoof!
Look... I know all about Kobe beef, beer fed, hand massaged, all natural, etc, etc.
But I'm NOT interested in buying the guy that actually RAISED this cow.
Here's the description:
One week lead time due to rarity and freshness of product.
One bite and you’ll know why chefs and connoisseurs alike love D’Artagnan’s (THERE'S a fine old Japanese name!) Japanese Wagyu Beef!
The real deal—100% authentic Wagyu of the highest grade possible, raised in Japan according to the strict standards that have made its Kobe Beef world-famous for its unsurpassed tenderness and flavor.
Our genetically traceable cattle are raised on a diet of soybeans, wheat barley and beer, with no antibiotics, growth hormones or animal by-products ever used. A strictly followed diet rotation and traditional Sake massage are key factors in the development of the Wagyu’s characteristic marbling and taste.
The result is a superbly flavorful meat that is well marbled, extremely tender and mouthwateringly juicy.
100% authentic Wagyu beef
Product of Japan
No antibiotics
No hormones
No animal by-products
Sake-massaged cattle are raised to 30-36 months
Special order - please allow up to 1 week for delivery
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Doing the math, here, we're talking about a paltry $170 a pound or so.... for a roast.
A brief internet search yielded a cost of $800 or so for a fully grown cow; some much, much higher.
Compared to $2,299.00 for a 15 pound roast, well.... bon' appetite'!
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