How 9 Cuts of Meat Got Their Names


	How 9 Cuts of Meat Got Their Names

clip-on-tie

8-11-2009 2:28 AM

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meat, cuts, chop chop, boston butt? lol

clip-on-tie says:

the stories behind a few popular meals......

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8-11-2009 4:13 AM

merrie

My first choice is prime rib very rare, but a nice filet mignon will do.

8-11-2009 9:01 AM

googleit

porterhouse for me please. not everyone knows that the small side of a porterhouse is Filet mignon and the large side is New York strip. That's why I have to take out a 2nd mortage to purchase one.

"I wonder if the humming annoys the other planets?"

You make me SO proud!

8-11-2009 11:03 PM

kelsoweikal

thanks for making my mouth water!

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