12/20/2025
Food prep the old-school way đ„©
When prime rib roasts go on sale, we stock up and make the most of every single cut.
The ribs get trimmed and smoked.
The fat gets rendered into clean, usable tallow.
The scraps get ground into burger.
The roast gets parted into steaks and smaller roasts for later meals.
Even when the meat isnât local or farm-raised, this is still worlds better than fast food. Youâre choosing real cuts of meat, real cooking methods, and avoiding seed oils, fillers, and ultra-processed junk that comes with drive-thru burgers.
For a family of four, this turns into a full steak dinner at home for about $25â$30 total.
That same meal at a steakhouse would easily run $120â$150 â and thatâs before tip.
Better ingredients. Better control. Better health.
And yes⊠steak night instead of fast food night, without breaking the budget.
This is how we stretch food dollars without sacrificing quality â using the whole animal, cooking intentionally, and feeding our family well.
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