Beef Grades Explained - Select vs Choice vs Prime Steaks

Have you ever wondered how the different beef grades of beef impact steaks? In this video we'll explore beef grades explained while also SHOWING you the differences in a side-by-side-side comparison of strip steaks.

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[richardbowles]

"Choice or Prime, or don't waster your time." Brilliant.

[elripper]

1:49 "take a look at it" proceeds to not focus on the meat xD

[kesselrunheroj]

People need to really learn how to recognize the difference between grades of beef- by looking at the meat and not by how they are labeled. I have often seen steaks labeled as "prime" that cost $10 more per pound than choice- and it has the same amount of intermuscular fat as a choice. Just yesterday I bought some fillets- choice was $21 per pond and prime was $28 per pond- they looked exactly the same - in some cases the choice looks better. I bought the choice and a guy walked up beside me and ordered the prime- without even looking at the choice and comparing. He assumed it was better because it cost more and that is not always the case- don't fall for marketing - look at the food.

[floridaboy]

More people need to be educated about this. Most restaurant managers don't even know what grade level their meat is. Winn Dixie just started selling Certified Angus, this is pretty awesome for those who know what it is.

[abenjeddi]

thank you,
btw: close up camera in the wrong angle.

[Gaet]

I don't recall ever having Select beef. But I can say I've noticed the taste difference between Choice and Prime! Prime definitely is more flavorful! And I've noticed that Prime after cooked, it still has the fat content within the meat than Choice would ever have, which I love btw.

[lonewolf]

I suppose it also depends on the restaurant as well. I once went to a local "fancy" steakhouse that bragged about having their own usda authorized grade of steak. Suffice to say I was underwhelmed having previously had a more tender better tasting steak that was choice grade from Costco.

[mrbreeze]

This video helped explain it to me, and i was able to tell by looking when the camera zoomed in, it was fine to me. Bit maybe others cant see as well as me, but just my feedback

[TheMinecraftACMan]

Hey man, this video is one of several responsible for the best steak I've ever eaten. Thanks so much!

[wes]

So I went to a new Argentina steakhouse in Orlando for lunch with my GF and it was $23.95 each. Good deal - until they brought the meat and it was for the price but not as good as others. She explained to me that they were serving us Select Meats vs the Brazilian and Argentina places that charge $40 per person get choice meat.

[elizabethgrant]

Actually select is perfectly fine... just needs a different cooking method... lightly tenderize steak and marinade in spices, herbs, and oil overnight. Season well and rub seasoning and oil into steak. (just don’t add Any salt until you’re about 5 minutes from cooking). Sear and then lower heat, basting meat in Salted butter until cooked to your preference. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.

People literally think it’s prime steak and don’t believe me when I say it’s select. It always comes out Tender, juicy, And succulent. The perfect steak for struggling college students and families on a budget. 🥰

[MaloneMantooth]

Select for training, prime for taste.

[MrNeuroticRA]

I’m done with his rhymes! Best video ever. Retention!!! This bro did the heck out of this.

[JohnDavis-yznq]

Could have been a wonderful video had the camera angle had been better so we could see the steak and he had gone a little slower. What’s another 30 seconds or a minute.

[Naltddesha]

Thanks for the clarification. I didn’t even realize what these terms meant until I was in my mid 20’s, haha. This is some good info

[brianelhardt]

Thanks for a great video keeping this visual and simple

[MegaHugro]

Nice little video and not too long. As a retiree from Cargill Beef Division, I will only buy USDA Choice Certified Angus Beef (CAB) in boneless Ribeye or Porterhouse cut for my steak nights. USDA Prime is not worth the premium price and is purchased for bragging rights, or for sale at an exclusive restaurant. Meijers Supermarkets in the Midwest is where I buy.

[sandyjarvis]

Great info; thank you! The background music was distracting though.

[trapper]

Good to see some new videos. Keep up the good work

[thatoneguy]

You're giving away my secret to serving a great steak... I've always said the secret is "buy a good steak and don't mess it up" 😅