So i picked up an american wagyu tri tip from one of the dartagnan flash sales. Cooked it last night a buddies house. We did low and slow on his gasser then dropped it in the cast iron we had sitting on the high side. Pulled it from the low at around 120. It was frigging amazing. Probably the best beef ive ever had. This was my first time eating or cooking tri tip and the flavor was just incredible.
So, i went to whole foods this morning and picked up another one, lol. Not wagyu this time but it looks nice. My parents and wifes mother are coming over so im gonna do this on the kettle and a whole chicken in the smoker.
I’m thinking about doing a tri tip today. Never bought one so not sure what the standard or "fair" price is. What’s the price range I should be in so I don’t overpay?
Not sure what the standard is. I do know if you buy it feom whole foods you are probably overpaying, lol. The wagyu one i got on sale was $40 for almost 3lbs.
the one i bought this morning was 12.99 per pound.
When I can find them here in "flyover country" they are usually in the $7.00/lb ballpark. Seeingthem a little more ofteb lately. More folk than just me must be asking for them.
I buy choice from my local food service company by the case which is 12 roasts or steaks whatever they are. Last case was just under $4 a lb. one of the benefits of buying by the case. Plus I get employee pricing. One of the benefits of having connections!
I do have a black grade American Wagyu tri tip from SRF in the freezer that I’m looking forward to diving into.
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They only sell Choice at my Raph's in La Crescenta, CA. I usually keep 1-2 in the freezer, so I always keep an eye on the "manager's specials" section (meat coming close to the sale-by-date) in the meat dept. I probably find one Tri-tip a month at ~ $3/lb. pick it up every time. Besides picking up the Prime Ribeye and NY steaks. So cheap.
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