What's the big deal about Ribeye Steak?

[HipChick]

I was in Costco, and it was $80 for 2 someone clue me in, what's the big deal about them? I am more of a fish eater anyway

[Kali]

1. kind of like pizza a bad ribeye is still a decent steak where as a bad any other cut can

just be dry leather. a good ribeye is sublime, but no effing way would I pay $40 for a steak (that I had to prep myself)

were they kobe beef or grass-fed organic white buffalo or something?

[HipChick]

2. Just said they were Tomahawk Steaks and they were this huge...

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[Kali]

4. meh - gimmick to get you to pay for a small roast and extra bone

you can get fine ribeyes at costco, or jsut about anywhere - look for choice (or prime) if you can, and about a pound bone in is a plenty big steak. I wouldn't pay over $8 or 10/lb for prime and personally don't. If I see them on sale for around $5 or 6/lb I stock up. around xmas when the rib roasts go on sale I usually get a couple - and have at least one cut for steaks.

they are fatty, both edge internal, but also marbling - and that is what makes them pretty much fool-proof. even if you overcook them they are still edible. bone in gives more flavor.

[Paulie]

3. Was it in light blue foam tray?

If so then it was prime grade ribeye's, not the usual chuck. Probably 20+oz too YUM!!!!

[HipChick]

5. Here...I took a pic..

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[Paulie]

7. Oh right! I saw those

Wouldn't fit in my fridge, to freeze or thaw!

[elleng]

6. Very good steak, tender,

was my favorite, but been years since I've cooked for family daily, and since I've bought steak. Was reasonably priced when I used to buy them. I do chicken now (dark meat,) fish, and beans + vegs!