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What do you call a pig that does karate? (hint: it’s what’s for dinner)
As we all know, beef tastes really good. But, what happens when the overwhelming guilt of destroying our ozone, utilizing too many natural resources, and draining our wallets start to leave a sour taste in our mouth every time we visit the meat section? I got you. PORK. “It’s What’s for Dinner”.
Now, we can go the chicken route as well but that’s for another post. Let’s be honest, nothing beats a juicy tender pork chop served with a side of mashed potatoes, green beans, and a homemade apple sauce on a cool autumn night. The only thing that could possibly rival that classic pork dish would be the taste of sweet…sweet…savings. I dare you to take a stroll around the meat section and behold with your own eyes the sheer price difference between a pack of steaks vs a pack of pork chops. Pork is usually around 40-55% of the price of beef! On top of that, I take the classic pack of 9 and butterfly them all the way through to create 18 thinner pork chops. These can be frozen in smaller packs of 4-5 and used in a myriad of ways. From pork stir fry to pork air fried, you simply can’t go wrong!
Here’s my go to Costco pork buying process:
- Go to Costco
- Go to the meat section and gawk at the beef prices and dream of a day when they have a sale on rib eyes
- Buy pork chops
- Slice them (9) in half to create 18 thin chops
- Freeze 14/18 in zip lock bags
- Marinate 4/18 (hoi sin, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sriracha)
- Cook and eat pork chops
- Defrost pork chops when desire for pork strikes and cook
- Repeat when no more pork chops left in freezer
Let me know which PROTEIN reigns SUPREME!
Costco rib eyes are definitely a big splurge item but when you can get them, it’s good stuff!
Do you plan on doing any reviews for bakery and deli items?
Amen to that! Ribeye is the way to go when it comes to that great summer time grill session or even open flame camping trip!
Hmm…I’m a big home baker so I rarely make it to the bakery/deli section on my costco runs. I’m still working on my gallon of vanilla extract!
That being said, I am a BIG fan of their pumpkin pie and with Thanksgiving knocking on the door…I think I’ll be swinging by and writing one about that.
Any bakery items you recommend?
I’ve been hearing from friends about the pumpkin cheesecake but have yet to try it myself.
I agree with you re: the pumpkin pie!