when buying a stake what do you look for?

Answer 1

Size, color, smell, and it should feel firm to the touch with only a light 'give' when you touch it with your finger. And you want bright red in color, not brown, and definitely not green. Although I do know a small grocery where the locals demand green meat. They claim it's aged and all you have to do is scrape the green off and grill. I don't recommend that.

Answer 2

I look for meat that does not have any discolorations in it. It should have a decent amount of fat on it, with at least some of that fat spread out through the meat in the standard "marbling" pattern. I also look to see how the meat has been trimmed to avoid pieces of meat that were sparsely cut. You also want to make certain that there isn't any sort of smell. When pressed, the meat should rebound. If a dent remains where you pressed down or you can't make an indentation at all, avoid the steak.

Answer 3

I'd make sure there were no vampires hanging off the end and yes I agree a nice sharp point is always a bonus

Answer 4

Marbling of fat...Not big, with swaths of fat,but small ribbons of it.......The more it has the tenderer it will usually be..I learned this working in a meat market...Zoee

Answer 5

LMAO Adam!
Look for a good red color and lots of marbling through the meat..... ahem "STEAK."
Enjoy!

Answer 6

I agree with Adam. For me, I prefer him (the cow) to be alive, healthy and happy.

Answer 7

Usually durable wood and a nice sharp point so that it can be hammered easily into the ground!

Answer 8

thickness, color, and marbling throughout the meat.