Wal-Mart meat!

[JRobyn]

Alder chips are the preferred smoke flavor in this house, followed by apple. Nothing better for salmon than alder smoke on the grill.

I've never set foot in Wally world and hope to never in my lifetime. The wife loves it for some things, so I'll drop her off at the door and go a few blocks to TSC and while away the time until she sends me a text. Our beef is locally sourced through a friend and usually has had a name. If we run out, Costco is the next best.

MANY years ago I worked at a ski resort in the winter and packed mules in the summer. Budgets were tight and I lived on a lot of beans and quesadillas. I did discover that the Safeway would mark their meat down mid-week when there were fewer tourists. I'd buy a 2 pack of filet mignon steaks on Wednesday for like $3. Yeah, they were a bit brown in the package but they tasted great after a few minutes on my grill and washed down with a $5 bottle of red wine. Oh to be young again (sips on his anjeo tequila).

How about we abstain from union talk (or send it over to the politics forum) and return to MEAT? Or even adult beverages? Fireman, did you know that plain old tulip poplar is very similar to alder for smoking purposes? Makes it a lot easier for us in the southeast where alder is unobtainium.

And next time you enjoy an anejo, try stirring in just a tiny bit (like 1/8 tsp per oz.) of blue agave. Heaven!

 

[dragoneggs]

And next time you enjoy an anejo, try stirring in just a tiny bit (like 1/8 tsp per oz.) of blue agave. Heaven!

Okay now you have me interested. I love sipping on a nice anejo. Where do you get blue agave? Is it a liquid sugary juice?

 

[Big Barn]

Okay now you have me interested. I love sipping on a nice anejo. Where do you get blue agave? Is it a liquid sugary juice?

Mark, around here it is readily available in grocery stores.

My daughter uses it in baking and I"ll sometimes put a few drops in my coffee.



Terry

 

[dragoneggs]

Mark, around here it is readily available in grocery stores.

My daughter uses it in baking and I"ll sometimes put a few drops in my coffee.

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Terry

Aha... like a honey?

 

[Big Barn]

Aha... like a honey?

Yes. But natural sweetener and less sugar than honey.

Your local Whole Foods will have it. May have to swing a bank loan though.

 

[PJ The Kid]

What I was taught in school by my FFA director, who was also a beef farmer, is that all meat will turn brown, they inject it with carbon monoxide to get the red color.

 

[jack707]

What I was taught in school by my FFA director, who was also a beef farmer, is that all meat will turn brown, they inject it with carbon monoxide to get the red color.

Among other thing to keep it looking healthy . Stay away!

 

[teejk]

What I was taught in school by my FFA director, who was also a beef farmer, is that all meat will turn brown, they inject it with carbon monoxide to get the red color.

Your best test for any meat is your nose! Beef is not nearly as critical as pork or poultry but if it flunks the smell test toss it. Another check for pork is if it develops a "slimy" feel or has an iridescent color.

 

[dmccarty]

In China, the local, and I do mean local, restaurants have the "meat" still alive in cages at the front of the place. You want a duck. There is the duck. It is still quacking. :laughing::laughing::laughing: One place we ate at one night for dinner and everyday for lunch had a stack of cages with rabbit, chicken and ducks. I heard that they used to have dogs and cat but they no longer show them on the street to avoid ticking off Westerners. I suppose they just moved the dogs and cats to the back of the restaurant. :laughing::laughing::laughing:

The meat you ate was FRESH! Much fresher than in the states.

Later,
Dan

 

[JRobyn]

Okay now you have me interested. I love sipping on a nice anejo. Where do you get blue agave? Is it a liquid sugary juice?

You know, I didn't really know much about it. Here's more than you wanted to know - Agave nectar - Wikipedia

We started out getting two-packs at Costco of a light amber agave - Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blue Agave Nectar, 36 oz, 2 ct Looks like the same brand as Big Barn uses. I use a few drops in my coffee too along with one sweet-n-low. My web page shows it as being $12 for two 36oz. bottles.

Now, speaking of Costco, did you know that their Kirkland Signature Anejo Tequila is one of the best that money can buy?

We now return you to MEAT.....

 

[dragoneggs]

You know, I didn't really know much about it. Here's more than you wanted to know - Agave nectar - Wikipedia

We started out getting two-packs at Costco of a light amber agave - Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blue Agave Nectar, 36 oz, 2 ct Looks like the same brand as Big Barn uses. I use a few drops in my coffee too along with one sweet-n-low. My web page shows it as being $12 for two 36oz. bottles.

Now, speaking of Costco, did you know that their Kirkland Signature Anejo Tequila is one of the best that money can buy?

We now return you to MEAT.....

Thanks JR. yeah I buy the Kirkland brand anejo tequila. It is best for the price! Their reposado is great for making Cadillac Margaritas... add a splash of grand marnier to top it off and relax on a hot summer evening.

Now back to meat.

 

[Firemanbuck82]

Fireman, did you know that plain old tulip poplar is very similar to alder for smoking purposes? Makes it a lot easier for us in the southeast where alder is unobtainium.

And next time you enjoy an anejo, try stirring in just a tiny bit (like 1/8 tsp per oz.) of blue agave. Heaven!

I'll give it a try. I've got a couple of bottles of syrup in the pantry that I stopped using. I'm usually a traditionalist with my tequila, just lime and salt, or mostly nothing at all just to sip.

 

[Firemanbuck82]

I buy the Kirkland brand anejo tequila.

I'm going to give it a try.

 

[Ken]

In China, the local, and I do mean local, restaurants have the "meat" still alive in cages at the front of the place. You want a duck. There is the duck. It is still quacking. :laughing::laughing::laughing: One place we ate at one night for dinner and everyday for lunch had a stack of cages with rabbit, chicken and ducks. I heard that they used to have dogs and cat but they no longer show them on the street to avoid ticking off Westerners. I suppose they just moved the dogs and cats to the back of the restaurant. :laughing::laughing::laughing:

The meat you ate was FRESH! Much fresher than in the states.

Later,
Dan

Dan was in a (BBQ) restaurant and sitting at long table next to ours. was several oil field workers discussing where they had worked and the food they had to order.
One man mentioned came from Aribia location and going to local food eatery placing and order when the food arrived looked like a fried Rat just slapped on the table.
No forks knives or spoons just plate of fried something.
The other men agreed food in U.S. is above average than anywhere else.
ken

 

[mrblanche]

Economists say the average family saves $3500 per year just because Walmart exists; and that's if they never shop there.

As far as the meat goes, I used to have my truck leased on to GreatWide, which delivered Walmart and Sam's fresh and frozen food. The meat you see in Walmart was alive two days ago. I would go to the Tyson cutting plant in Sherman, TX, and wait on the day's work to be ready. I had to have it from there, usually leaving around midnight, to a distribution center by 6 a.m., so it could be on the trucks going out by noon, to be delivered by 10 p.m. that night.

Walmart used the carbon monoxide treatment for a while, but there was so much protest, it quit. It's a pity; even Consumer Reports says it was the best way to insure low spoilage.

 

[dragoneggs]

Economists say the average family saves $3500 per year just because Walmart exists; and that's if they never shop there.

Not trying to pick a fight... but someone please explain the math here. I have a Walmart within reasonable driving distance now and I don't see any savings... whether I shop there or not. All I know is there is no service there. And not because I need it as I know what I need/want 99% of the time. I just hate to see the little guys get squeezed because it means it is just that much harder to start something up as a little guy.

 

[smstonypoint]

Not trying to pick a fight... but someone please explain the math here. I have a Walmart within reasonable driving distance now and I don't see any savings... whether I shop there or not. All I know is there is no service there. And not because I need it as I know what I need/want 99% of the time. I just hate to see the little guys get squeezed because it means it is just that much harder to start something up as a little guy.

See pages 2-4 of https://www.mackinac.org/archives/2006/walmart.pdf for example.

Steve

 

[mrblanche]

Not trying to pick a fight... but someone please explain the math here. I have a Walmart within reasonable driving distance now and I don't see any savings... whether I shop there or not. All I know is there is no service there. And not because I need it as I know what I need/want 99% of the time. I just hate to see the little guys get squeezed because it means it is just that much harder to start something up as a little guy.

You said it yourself. The little guys can't compete on price, although they may very well be influenced by Walmart prices. However, they CAN, very easily, compete on service and specialization. Anyone who says they can't compete with Walmart is overlooking their power to compete in every area but price.

 

[Big Barn]

You said it yourself. The little guys can't compete on price, although they may very well be influenced by Walmart prices. However, they CAN, very easily, compete on service and specialization. Anyone who says they can't compete with Walmart is overlooking their power to compete in every area but price.

Well said.

The only thing I would possibly change is your last words to "INITIAL SELLING PRICE"

Terry

 

[dragoneggs]

Economists say the average family saves $3500 per year just because Walmart exists; and that's if they never shop there.

See pages 2-4 of https://www.mackinac.org/archives/2006/walmart.pdf for example.

Steve

Thanks Steve... I always like data. My head is spinning after a fast reading, but I don't see the $3.5K savings from the report. More like $1000. Am I missing something. Please translate.