USDA Meat grades

[zorrosuncle]

What is the USDA-rated quality of beef that HAL serves on its ships?

 

Thanks,

ZU

[zorrosuncle]

Greetings --

 

What USDA grade of beef does HAL serve on its ships?

 

ZU

Edited September 3, 2018 by zorrosuncle
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[Cruzin with BQ & CQ]

Don’t know, but usually tasty. Especially in the Pinnacle Grill!:)

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have found that the beef in the Pinnacle and Tamarind (on ships that have this specialty restaurant) to be very good. The filets are like the ones we buy at home. We do not buy rib eyes or porterhouse steaks at home.

We have found the dining room beef not to our liking -- tough. Just our opinion.

[Copper10-8]

HAL grade beef :cool:

[Shmoo here]

Greetings --

 

What USDA grade of beef does HAL serve on its ships?

 

ZU

I doubt that anyone here can tell you for certain. Unless they work for HAL as a purchaser.

[sail7seas]

LOL,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like I don't have to shop for it, lug it home or cook ti.

[sail7seas]

I doubt that anyone here can tell you for certain. Unless they work for HAL as a purchaser.

 

 

EXC Chef, Hotel Director

[Sir PMP]

Greetings --

 

What USDA grade of beef does HAL serve on its ships?

 

ZU

 

Leftovers from the Carnival ships...

[sail7seas]

Greetings --

 

What USDA grade of beef does HAL serve on its ships?

 

ZU

 

 

Would the wrong answer keep you from sailing HAL? :)

[Tapi]

I echo what others said about the Pinnacle Grill. I can’t tell you what the grade is, but it was one of the most succulent steaks I’ve ever had at sea on any cruise line.

 

 

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[Copper10-8]

EXC Chef, Hotel Director

 

Controller and Provision Master

[mcrcruiser]

That is a very difficult question ;but ,I will try to answer you . Imo , the general MDR either is choice or select & the Pinnacle Rest (xtra charge restaurant) should be prime cut beef

[OlsSalt]

It is not prime. You can count on that. It is also known for its inconsistency.

[OlsSalt]

This has long been my post-cruise evaluation comment: please smaller portions, but better grade meat. I continue to suggest the same thing after every cruise. Inconsistent is the best meat grade description. Sometimes excellent; other times not.

 

Which is too bad, particularly at the Pinnacle. That should be prime or close to prime. And again, I would happily take much, much smaller portions, if the quality were really excellent. Savor the journey ...... as they say.

[rkacruiser]

It is not prime. You can count on that. It is also known for its inconsistency.

 

Prime/Choice: whatever. I don't know. Inconsistent quality? I do agree.

 

The switch of Pinnacle Grill providers of beef from Sterling Silver to the new company that provides beef from grass-fed cows has resulted in a decrease in flavor, texture, and quality in my opinion.

 

I have ordered more beef entrees in the PG with the new provider that I have not fully enjoyed as compared to when Sterling Silver beef was being used.

[mcrcruiser]

This has long been my post-cruise evaluation comment: please smaller portions, but better grade meat. I continue to suggest the same thing after every cruise. Inconsistent is the best meat grade description. Sometimes excellent; other times not.

 

Which is too bad, particularly at the Pinnacle. That should be prime or close to prime. And again, I would happily take much, much smaller portions, if the quality were really excellent. Savor the journey ...... as they say.

 

The best Prime meat is corn fed beef , Seriously doubt that HAL carries that quality anywhere on it's vessels :rolleyes:

[deliver42]

Pedigree.

[sail7seas]

Pinnacle used to have a very high quality beef but they changed to different supplier many months ago.

[SD_Traveler]

We were on Zaandam in August and found the Pinnacle filets to be of lesser quality than in the past.

 

 

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[navybankerteacher]

Leftovers from the Carnival ships...

 

Have you sailed both lines - or is this an attempt at humor?

[navybankerteacher]

Greetings --

 

What USDA grade of beef does HAL serve on its ships?

 

ZU

 

I would say choice for prime rib, and select for most othe cuts in MDR. Perhaps prime - but only in alternate restaurants. How, and how well, prepared really counts as much as grade.

[Sir PMP]

The best Prime meat is corn fed beef , Seriously doubt that HAL carries that quality anywhere on it's vessels :rolleyes:

 

I thought grass fed beef is a lot better: 'Besides health benefits, grass-fed meat is better for the economy, the environment, the farmers, and the animals.'

[rkacruiser]

I thought grass fed beef is a lot better: 'Besides health benefits, grass-fed meat is better for the economy, the environment, the farmers, and the animals.'

 

No opinion as to "better for the economy, the environment, the farmers, and the animals" because I have no expertise in any of these areas related to the topic of grass-fed vs. corn-fed beef.

 

 

As to the taste question, I have expressed my opinion. My taste buds prefer corn-fed beef.

 

To each his/her own and that is as it should be.

[OlsSalt]

To me, it is the marbling of the beef that makes the difference. Well-marbled fat rules. Which is why I like much smaller portions - enough taste and calories in a small piece to make the dining experience exceptional. Lean meat is good for stews, but not much else.

 

Agree, grass fed does have a different taste and fat distribution. Also agree, corn fed is bad news regardless of its far lovelier taste and marbling. I think I'll stick with the pasta.