When the meat grader stamps a side of beef with a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) quality grade, he is estimating its palatability. That stamp of approval on a Choice or Prime carcass predicts ...
Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. People “know” meat comes from animals, but ...
If you're a steak lover who's been grocery shopping for a while, you might already know prime beef is considered the best quality beef. You've also probably noticed it's the most expensive (and maybe ...