/ck/ - Food & Cooking

[Anonymous No.5213778]

Just went to my local butcher.

I asked for center leg cut beef bones, for marrow. He cut me some. Then he rang it up and that alone was $19, so I'm like alright man wtf is going on here. Then he grabs the lamb shank I ask for, then I pay for my crusty bread I found on a shelf.

Ok $34. Driving home going.. hmm I wonder how much he gave me in lbs of beef bones bc I asked for 6x 3" pieces. Well turns out I got like 2.5 lbs of bones and they actually look fucking AMAZING. This place has insanely high quality beef and I was assured in my head that paying $7.59/lb for beef bones was insane but these actually might end up being worth it..

The lamb shank looks dried out, no worries planning on possibly doing some tomato sauce in slow cooker with light dashing of cinnamon.

The bones I'll just roast at 450 for like 15 mins, then spread on crusty bread and put a little sea salt on top.

So what do we think. These are some big and nice looking beef bones huh? Ideas for cooking the lamb or marrow differently appreciated!

Also, just because it's hard to notice from the angel of the pciture, a lot of these bones are a good 4-5 inches tall easy.

[Anonymous No.5213788]

I've always wanted to do some marrow bones, but there's no good butchers nearby. Only carnicerias, which are great if I want some Santa Maria tri-tip or carne asada, but not so good for specific cuts of meat.

[Anonymous No.5213796]

>>5213788
Nice but what is a "carnicerias"

Santa Maria tri-tip? What is that? How is it different than a normal tri tip? I know what carne asada is..

I'm seeing a theme here... is a carniceria essentially a mexican butcher shop

[Anonymous No.5213832]

>>5213796
>I'm seeing a theme here... is a carniceria essentially a mexican butcher shop

Yessir. Santa Maria tri-tip is just a rubbed or marinated tri-tip, popularized in Santa Maria county. It's the only thing California ever really contributed to BBQ. It's usually grilled or smoked and ends up with this peppery, garlicky crust that pairs well with the extra-beefy flavor of the tri-tip.

I like that it cooks quick and slices easy. It's great by itself or on sandwiches.

[Anonymous No.5213833]

looks so gross. what the fuck is wrong with you? bones and marroe, this isn't 1500BC, we have proper food now

[Anonymous No.5213831]

>>5213796
mexican butcher, usually the only place in america to get custom cuts

[Anonymous No.5213834]

>>5213796
>is a carniceria essentially a mexican butcher shop
I'm not that guy, but that's exactly what it is. Around here we call them "mexican meat markets" (at least us white guys do) and generally it's a small mexican grocer/butcher.

[Anonymous No.5213849]

>>5213834
The ones near me seem to be mostly pre-marinated cuts of meat and stuff you could easily get at the grocer - chicken breasts and wings, steaks, etc. And of course the special ingredients for specific Mexican dishes, like tripe for menudo.

[Anonymous No.5213853]

>>5213832
That looks so good. I wish I could grill some but my apartment won't let me and I've always been hesitant about stove top grilling

[Anonymous No.5213866]

>>5213853
You could cook it in the oven like a roast too.

http://www.tipsycook.com/how-to-cook-tri-tip-in-the-oven/

[Anonymous No.5213870]

>>5213833
0/10 troll

>>5213832
Bro that picture looks so appetizing, I'm going to have to hunt some down in my area (Illinois)

Anyways OP update here. I've gotten the lamb shank rubbed in fresh minced garlic, salt, pepper, browned on both sides, put into crock put with half a can of crushed tomatoes, dash of cinnamin, salt, pepper, and the oil/garlic/drippings from the cast iron. Got it on low, I'm thinking 3-4 hours I duno.. never really matters with a slow cooker now does it..


Anyone have any other ways of prepping or eating marrow I should know about? Additions, subtractions, things I might be able to do to spruce this meal up. My major regret right now is not having a nice bottle of red wine.. I thought I had a couple bottles but all 7 are white. Where the fuck did all my red go O.o

[Anonymous No.5213874]

>>5213849
Ah, the ones around here carry a lot of mexican baked goods, candy, drinks, canned foods, etc. and maybe some limited produce. Bimbo stuff all over the goddamn place. Then about half of the store is devoted to the butcher where you can get all your assorted meats, and occasionally they'll have a lunch counter. They're typically smallish places in a strip center, definitely not supermarket sized.

[Anonymous No.5213888]

>>5213870
marroe gross

[Anonymous No.5213886]

>>5213870
>Bro that picture looks so appetizing, I'm going to have to hunt some down in my area (Illinois)

I recommend it. It's still a rare cut of meat, it seems, outside of California. There are plenty of times when I've talked to people in other states who have never even heard of it. But I'm sure you can hunt it down.

[Anonymous No.5213895]

>>5213888
What board do you think you're on kiddo? Marrow is good stuff. Not sure what this marroe thing you're talking about is. Probably a massive fag. Move along.

[Anonymous No.5213911]

>>5213895
oh this isn't /B/? my bad lol

[Anonymous No.5213922]

>>5213895
>I watch every episode of No Reservations I can get my shut in fat hands on
Meanwhile you're paying $10 a pound for fucking bones because every hipster dipshit like you are buying it up like it just landed on Earth

[Anonymous No.5213926]

>>5213911
lil meme action here you lil stinker

[Anonymous No.5213938]

>>5213778
>$7.59/lb for beef bones was insane but these actually might end up being worth it..
They wont be, you got shafted because they are an "in" food currently.

[Anonymous No.5213946]

>>5213886
>It's still a rare cut of meat, it seems, outside of California.
No it isnt, every single butcher I have ever been to has had it or was willing to save one for you if they didnt have any in stock at the time.

[Anonymous No.5213949]

>>5213922
>>I watch every episode of No Reservations I can get my shut in fat hands on
Cool assumption, you're acting like a child.. again.

It wasn't $10, it was $7.59/lb, it's right there in text if you need to reference it. I know exageratting helps prove your "point," however it's quite "autistic of you" (lel epic may may)

>hipster
>eating bone marrow is now hipster

You seem to just have a lot of anger issues and feel the general need to shit all over a thread where no negativity was. I'm going to go about enjoying my day now, you should do the same. I won't respond to any further posts because I can tell you're "that guy."

[Anonymous No.5213953]

>>5213922
What. An. Asshole.

[Anonymous No.5213957]

>>5213949
>$7.59/lb
>for bones
Cut your balls off so you don't contaminate the gene pool if you already haven't

[Anonymous No.5213956]

>>5213949
Yeah just ignore him, some people can't help but air their dirty laundry out all over the place. It's a product of depression and general unhappiness in life.

[Anonymous No.5213961]

>>5213957
>the prices of goods are static and if you pay more than I do you should castrate yourself!
>cost of living isn't a real thing and the market is frozen in ice!

Just talk to your therapist about whatever is bothering you in the next session. I can't help you over 4chan..

[Anonymous No.5213963]

OP here, since I fucked up by not grabbin a bottle of red, I'm going to go rectify that as I need cat food as well. I'll be back in 40 or so. I'm sure the "contributions" will still be flowing in.

[Anonymous No.5213968]

>>5213961
but the newness are so random haha crazy boy

[Anonymous No.5213970]

>>5213949
>>5213961
Not anyone you've been replying to but your damage control is showing.

[Anonymous No.5213979]

>>5213961
>cost of living isn't a real thing and the market is frozen in ice
Yep, cost of living causes the price of bones to increase. You are an idiot. The reason things like skirt steak ( a traditionally poor mexican food), shark (what used to be the poor mans fish of choice), lobster (used to be fed to prisoners on the east coast because it was cheap), and other foods like that is because they are popular and as such the producers can demand more money for it because people who have money will pay for it. It is stupid because in the past these foods were considered to be low quality and only fit for the poor but now we are having a food culture developing that likes peasant foods and is willing to pay a premium for what was once considered to be trash. Really you just proved that you are unable to either shop around or even think logically if you attribute this increase in price to a cost of living increase. `

[Anonymous No.5213987]

I heard crazy cupcake girl is looking for a new mate, OP.

[Anonymous No.5214031]

>>5213979
I realize that trash cuts and shellfish that were once throw away or poor peoples food get popular and increase in price.

My point was simply that what price you may pay for bones where you live, may be vastly different where I live because where I live the cost of living is extremely expensive which drives up the price of all food items.

It's alright though bro, you rent or live with your parents, I'm not all that concerned with your interpretation of the world around you.

[Anonymous No.5214043]

>>5213957
I'm cheap as hell but I don't mind paying a lot for high quality ingredients on rare occasion

[Anonymous No.5214048]

>>5214043
I'd tell him how the beef was raised and where it's from but he'll just laugh. Honestly I'm not sure I can do much to justify that cost, really it's where I live is verrrry expensive. It's like the third most expensive county in the nation. I pay $4.50 for a gallon of milk for example.

[Anonymous No.5214093]

>>5214031
>It's alright though bro, you rent or live with your parents, I'm not all that concerned with your interpretation of the world around you.
>all this projection.

[Anonymous No.5214105]

>>5214093
let me know when i'm wrong :3

[Anonymous No.5214122]

I had no idea bones were so expensive. Guess I'm never making ramen

[Anonymous No.5214136]

>>5214122
>all bones are the same
>all bones are the same price

What board am I even on?

[Anonymous No.5214138]

>>5214105
>:3
All you have proved is that the only moron in the thread willing to pay over $7 per pound of bones is you.

[Anonymous No.5214145]

>>5214122
They aren't. The butcher saw OP's fedora from a mile away and charged accordingly.

[Anonymous No.5214147]

>>5214138
>implying not intentional emoticon
>responds with le reddit

Awesome.

[Anonymous No.5214150]

>>5213778
>lamb looks dry

lamb always looks dry.

[Anonymous No.5214156]

>>5214150
I did not know this, thanks man!

[Anonymous No.5214160]

/ck/ is shit now and this thread exemplifies it, either it is constant ramen threads or utter idiots justifying spending too much money on things.

[Anonymous No.5214161]

Food typically costs more the better it tastes. Marrow is an example that almost any chef would vouch for. Stop feeding.

[Anonymous No.5214174]

>>5214048
Milk costs that much here in Canada.

[Anonymous No.5214180]

>>5214160
>i'm so mad about this thread i'll spend hours shitposting my negativity into it
>i'll do all of this while claiming how shit the board is!!!

Impressive logic friend.