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Aerows

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68. Exactly

Tue Jun 26, 2012, 05:49 PM

Jun 2012

I said much the same. I love steak, and I eat mine rare. A rare steak has to be high quality, otherwise it is too tough or tastes off. I get a kick out of people in this thread that are ranting about Wal-Mart steaks and probably eat them medium well or well done. They wouldn't know a fine stead from a poor one no matter where it came from because they eat it burned up.

Quality meat is aged and tender so that it can be served rare or medium rare.

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Walmart steaks? [View all] Meg_Griffin_1 Jun 2012 OP

And the coffee was from Quik-Stop unapatriciated Jun 2012 #1

I would ask for a refund, and not return n/t SoCalDem Jun 2012 #2

If you were part of a promotion like this, you'd get the bill comped as part of the release. Bolo Boffin Jun 2012 #60

They couldn't pay me enough to bust a union shop. That's what Wal*Mart is doing to the groceries. leveymg Jun 2012 #79

I'm just saying. Bolo Boffin Jun 2012 #98

Beef grading has nothing to do with where it was purchased slackmaster Jun 2012 #3

What I love is... Waltons_Mtn Jun 2012 #9

That's certainly true about peoples' perception, but in fact Wal-Mart does sell some good products slackmaster Jun 2012 #14

Wal-Mart contracts with mfgs for their goods DoBotherMe Jun 2012 #34

I totally agree with DBMe....Their's is proprietary.. Tikki Jun 2012 #48

Walmarts perceived Meiko Jun 2012 #41

The stores are packed because "cheap" is better annabanana Jun 2012 #51

We don't have choices. That is why they are packed. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #76

WalMart has been selling their more expensive line of steaks for at least five years. Petrushka Jun 2012 #103

there are somethings I buy from Wal-Mart melm00se Jun 2012 #43

I haven't bought anything at walmart for ten years for political reasons, but the last HiPointDem Jun 2012 #45

People are happy to buy the same cheap shit at Target taught_me_patience Jun 2012 #55

They don't sell USDA Prime in grocery stores. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #77

Actually, they sometimes do. Codeine Jun 2012 #80

We have Kroger and Wally World for grocery choices. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #93

Costco does. So do specialty upscale local meat markets. slackmaster Jun 2012 #83

I am 150 miles from Costco. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #111

I'm not sure about that.... Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #88

No..they don't ..talking to a farmer who raises beef and has INdemo Jun 2012 #104

Steak shops can choose where they buy their steaks. NCTraveler Jun 2012 #4

I'm always skeptical of any of these "hidden camera" commercials.. MicaelS Jun 2012 #5

So he signed the waiver... lame54 Jun 2012 #11

The point is he didn't pay for it.... MicaelS Jun 2012 #17

He most certainly did pay for it... lame54 Jun 2012 #22

I wouldn't buy underwear from Walmart. Why would anyone buy food there? HopeHoops Jun 2012 #6

Because it costs less, that's why B2G Jun 2012 #27

Myth, myth, myth. WalMart CREATED that myth by underselling (under-pricing) to kill... HopeHoops Jun 2012 #54

Wal*Mart isn't much cheaper but 80%+ of their stuff is from China, & it has a non-union workerforce leveymg Jun 2012 #81

If it was delicious Aerows Jun 2012 #7

Being in the ad biz, I can guarantee these people signed releases beforehand. Atman Jun 2012 #8

Always good to get this kind of insight . . .thanks. . . . .n/t annabanana Jun 2012 #52

Does this mean Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #89

Yes, in certain ways... Atman Jun 2012 #92

Whew! Good to know. Curmudgeoness Jun 2012 #114

Nothing new under the sun--THAT commercial reminds me of THIS commercial...! MADem Jun 2012 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author badtoworse Jun 2012 #10

They're made of People. NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #12

This vid's just for you, NYC_SKP. Enjoy! slackmaster Jun 2012 #15

"What's on the radio?" "Meat Sounds...." NYC_SKP Jun 2012 #25

Kicking! NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #120

A blast from the past! slackmaster Dec 2012 #121

I wouldn't be surprised at all, considering most restaurants around here buy their food from Sam's Erose999 Jun 2012 #13

I'd say, "Please send my compliments to the chef." MineralMan Jun 2012 #16

+1000, thanks for this! Logical Jun 2012 #18

My pleasure. MineralMan Jun 2012 #19

next chef Ramsey challenge--cooking with walmart meat dembotoz Jun 2012 #46

Who would eat in Hells Kitchen after watching the show? FarCenter Jun 2012 #66

On the reality show Master Chef (with Gordon Ramsey) nadine_mn Jun 2012 #118

Where a restaurant buys its ingredients should be a concern though. Obviously places that use Erose999 Jun 2012 #20

OK. I haven't ordered a steak in a restaurant for years. MineralMan Jun 2012 #24

Well, you're partially correct. MineralMan Jun 2012 #29

New Zealand mussels are usually frozen, but they're great if you can find them fresh badtoworse Jun 2012 #32

I like those, too. MineralMan Jun 2012 #35

The best ones I ever had were also gathered by myself badtoworse Jun 2012 #36

Freshness is everything with mussels. MineralMan Jun 2012 #38

I couldn't agree more (and you're making me hungry!) badtoworse Jun 2012 #40

Beef isn't as finicky as seafood with regards to source and freshness, but to disregard the fact Erose999 Jun 2012 #49

You're welcome to buy your meat from wherever you wish, of course. MineralMan Jun 2012 #50

Which is probably why your local butcher is doing well. Once Wally comes to town the locals can't Erose999 Jun 2012 #53

Not really. That butcher is doing well because he MineralMan Jun 2012 #56

Beef can be very finicky Aerows Jun 2012 #69

So, you would eat shrimp harvested from the gulf of Mexico? notadmblnd Jun 2012 #59

If I could inspect it, yes. MineralMan Jun 2012 #61

Exactly Aerows Jun 2012 #68

I dont care WTF Walmart is selling ... Trajan Jun 2012 #21

Tell that to the meat market three blocks down from my house. MineralMan Jun 2012 #26

Would you prefer buying a steak from this man? -..__... Jun 2012 #23

Certified USDA prime is good stuff. Unlike the rotting carrion atop his head, lol Erose999 Jun 2012 #31

You CANNOT BUY KOBE BEEF in the United States. Atman Jun 2012 #105

there were some imports of breeding stock and they were crossed with high-quality Angus cattle Kali Jun 2012 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author Bonhomme Richard Jun 2012 #28

Speaking of Walmart and food - I was driving today and saw a Walmart truck with a sign on it that jwirr Jun 2012 #30

Target sells top grade beef nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #33

In a fine dining establishment EC Jun 2012 #37

I don't ask, nor do I care where restaurants get their supplies. cbdo2007 Jun 2012 #39

Good post. bigwillq Jun 2012 #42

Bullshit. Atman Jun 2012 #63

"meat glue" - it's what's for dinner nt msongs Jun 2012 #44

People that say you can't tell a meat glue steak Aerows Jun 2012 #70

take a look at this notadmblnd Jun 2012 #75

Looks Aerows Jun 2012 #94

You missed the point notadmblnd Jun 2012 #99

I just recently read about this practice... just ewww. Last month nadine_mn Jun 2012 #119

My 7yo son even knows the phrase "Cheap Chinamart crap." ileus Jun 2012 #47

Most fine restaurants have their meat delivered notadmblnd Jun 2012 #57

Mediocre restaurants have their meat delivered too slackmaster Jun 2012 #71

That is also true. the only way to know what you are really getting notadmblnd Jun 2012 #73

WalMart doesn't deliver but Sam's Club might. A lot of local restaurants here source from Sam's. Erose999 Jun 2012 #100

The first thing that would come to my mind would be... RC Jun 2012 #58

Not that I ask where restaurants get their meat but - having eaten a Walmart steak - lynne Jun 2012 #62

Why do you shop at Wal Mart in the first place??? Atman Jun 2012 #64

Because I have to feed my family on the income I have - lynne Jun 2012 #65

It's "Aldi" not Aldi's. Atman Jun 2012 #74

Thank you for being the grammar police - lynne Jun 2012 #86

Why would think that Atman Jun 2012 #87

Ironic progressiveinaction Jun 2012 #115

Also progressiveinaction Jun 2012 #116

It is STILL "Aldi," not Aldi's. Atman Jun 2012 #117

Inane tee vee commercials have no impact Iggy Jun 2012 #67

Ate Sam's Club food at a small cafe... cynatnite Jun 2012 #72

Lots of small restaurants buy directly from Sams or BJ's. Atman Jun 2012 #78

I get that, but it still felt like we were getting shafted. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #82

If I were at a fine dining establishment and had just finished a steak flvegan Jun 2012 #84

If I found out that the first-class restaurant defrauded me by selling Wal-Mart meat instead ... IggleDoer Jun 2012 #85

Really? Marinedem Jun 2012 #90

The sad fact is that so few of us can tell the difference, most restaurants, even the high dollar Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #91

You might want to lay off the fracked water. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2012 #95

you are VERY transparent Skittles Jun 2012 #96

Wouldn't Walmart steaks be sold at coarse eating establishments? Generic Brad Jun 2012 #101

Here's a link to a Food Network article about WalMart's line of better-quality steaks.---> Petrushka Jun 2012 #106

We've been getting all or our meat from Sam's for years - soc7 Jun 2012 #102

I don't eat anywhere that does not tell me where their food comes from Bluenorthwest Jun 2012 #107

someone PM'd me with a link to this thread Kali Jun 2012 #108

I could never bring myself to buy meat at walmart Marrah_G Jun 2012 #110

Yeah, what "fine dinning" place would even admit to a Walmart steak? Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2012 #112

To be honest, none of the people in the commercial looked like they were at a fine restaurant Marrah_G Jun 2012 #113