FOOD NEWS
The Costco Shopping Tip To Get More Beef For Your Buck
BY Javaria Akbar
Buying bigger cuts of beef at Costco can sometimes get costly. One way you can save money and get more bang for your buck is by choosing beef with a smaller fat cap.
A fat cap is a layer of white fat on top of a beef cut that's often trimmed off before cooking. While it helps keep the meat tender and produces drippings, most of it is cut away.
Choosing beef with a thinner fat cap means you'll avoid paying for something you won't eat, and you'll get more meat for your money when priced by weight.
All you need to do is compare the cuts in the chiller cabinet and choose the one with a thinner fat cap that isn't spread across the entirety of the joint.