Jollygoodfellow Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Posted 14 January 2011 - 12:42 AMI read the words "Australian Beef" on a lot of menus and supermarket signs in the PHL and I often wonder if it really comes from there or not, but if any of it does, then I am guessing prices will go up yet once again on meats and eating out. I wonder what other products come from Australia? Above Quote from Mr Lee's post. I do not know if the meat marked Australian beef in the supermarkets is really Australian beef but my guess from looking at it that it is low quality where ever it comes from.Good beef has a marble fat running through it and I did by some at a shop in Ayala I think it was and the texture is something I have never seen before and this was meant to be top quality.It was as tough as shoe leather too. The steak at the restaurants they sell as Australian beef embarrasses me as I have never seen Australian beef cut in the way its served in the Philippines and our beef is top class or at least what they export to most countries but haven't found a good steak in a Philippines restaurant yet. So my conclusion is if it is Australian beef then its the lowest quality that can be exported and if it does come from Australia then the price will most likely make it that you wont see it in the Philippines for a long time regardless of the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 I always thought Aussie beef was kangaroo meat :541: their tough coz they have to be to survive there :541: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted January 16, 2011 Author Posted January 16, 2011 I always thought Aussie beef was kangaroo meat :541: their tough coz they have to be to survive there :541: No joking, kangaroo meat is good for you , really lean ,no fat and quite tasty too. I believe it is sort after in some countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 I always thought Aussie beef was kangaroo meat :541: their tough coz they have to be to survive there :hystery: No joking, kangaroo meat is good for you , really lean ,no fat and quite tasty too. I believe it is sort after in some countries. maybe that could be a business importing some of those hoppers to grow up to be food :unsure: :541: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bernard Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Posted 14 January 2011 - 12:42 AMI read the words "Australian Beef" on a lot of menus and supermarket signs in the PHL and I often wonder if it really comes from there or not, but if any of it does, then I am guessing prices will go up yet once again on meats and eating out. I wonder what other products come from Australia? Above Quote from Mr Lee's post. I do not know if the meat marked Australian beef in the supermarkets is really Australian beef but my guess from looking at it that it is low quality where ever it comes from.Good beef has a marble fat running through it and I did by some at a shop in Ayala I think it was and the texture is something I have never seen before and this was meant to be top quality.It was as tough as shoe leather too. The steak at the restaurants they sell as Australian beef embarrasses me as I have never seen Australian beef cut in the way its served in the Philippines and our beef is top class or at least what they export to most countries but haven't found a good steak in a Philippines restaurant yet. So my conclusion is if it is Australian beef then its the lowest quality that can be exported and if it does come from Australia then the price will most likely make it that you wont see it in the Philippines for a long time regardless of the quality. Ah. As a Canadian considering moving to Davao, beef quality is a concern. I always ask the inlaws, can we get Aussie beef shipped in. Compared to Canadian beef, the Aussie beef has an almost identical texture, slightly stronger taste, very similar and much better than USA. However, in my trips to Davao I still havent seen a good tenderloin roast or a good steak. Can you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted March 3, 2011 Forum Support Posted March 3, 2011 Posted 14 January 2011 - 12:42 AMI read the words "Australian Beef" on a lot of menus and supermarket signs in the PHL and I often wonder if it really comes from there or not, but if any of it does, then I am guessing prices will go up yet once again on meats and eating out. I wonder what other products come from Australia? Above Quote from Mr Lee's post.I do not know if the meat marked Australian beef in the supermarkets is really Australian beef but my guess from looking at it that it is low quality where ever it comes from.Good beef has a marble fat running through it and I did by some at a shop in Ayala I think it was and the texture is something I have never seen before and this was meant to be top quality.It was as tough as shoe leather too.The steak at the restaurants they sell as Australian beef embarrasses me as I have never seen Australian beef cut in the way its served in the Philippines and our beef is top class or at least what they export to most countries but haven't found a good steak in a Philippines restaurant yet.So my conclusion is if it is Australian beef then its the lowest quality that can be exported and if it does come from Australia then the price will most likely make it that you wont see it in the Philippines for a long time regardless of the quality. Ah. As a Canadian considering moving to Davao, beef quality is a concern. I always ask the inlaws, can we get Aussie beef shipped in. Compared to Canadian beef, the Aussie beef has an almost identical texture, slightly stronger taste, very similar and much better than USA. However, in my trips to Davao I still havent seen a good tenderloin roast or a good steak. Can you get it? "Much better than USA"Bill how did you come to that conclusion? Just asking, I respect your opinion please don't take it wrong. I have eaten some great Calgery BC steak lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bernard Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Posted 14 January 2011 - 12:42 AMI read the words "Australian Beef" on a lot of menus and supermarket signs in the PHL and I often wonder if it really comes from there or not, but if any of it does, then I am guessing prices will go up yet once again on meats and eating out. I wonder what other products come from Australia? Above Quote from Mr Lee's post.I do not know if the meat marked Australian beef in the supermarkets is really Australian beef but my guess from looking at it that it is low quality where ever it comes from.Good beef has a marble fat running through it and I did by some at a shop in Ayala I think it was and the texture is something I have never seen before and this was meant to be top quality.It was as tough as shoe leather too.The steak at the restaurants they sell as Australian beef embarrasses me as I have never seen Australian beef cut in the way its served in the Philippines and our beef is top class or at least what they export to most countries but haven't found a good steak in a Philippines restaurant yet.So my conclusion is if it is Australian beef then its the lowest quality that can be exported and if it does come from Australia then the price will most likely make it that you wont see it in the Philippines for a long time regardless of the quality. Ah. As a Canadian considering moving to Davao, beef quality is a concern. I always ask the inlaws, can we get Aussie beef shipped in. Compared to Canadian beef, the Aussie beef has an almost identical texture, slightly stronger taste, very similar and much better than USA. However, in my trips to Davao I still havent seen a good tenderloin roast or a good steak. Can you get it? "Much better than USA"Bill how did you come to that conclusion? Just asking, I respect your opinion please don't take it wrong. I have eaten some great Calgery BC steak lately. My apologies for sounding offensive. I am a 3rd generation rancher. In the US there was a major move two decades or so ago to move to faster growing breedssuch as Charolais, or cross breeding this into traditional stock , necessary to compete with imports they said. It is all part of catering to the commodities, the Supermarkets, MacDonalds, etc.. Canada has been behind the curve, and still breed the traditional Black Angus and Herford. These olders breeds have more marbled fat and the slower growth results in shorter grain in the meat ( no pun intended ). Canada cant compete in the commodity beef market due to a shorter season, higher land costs, higher taxes, etc, so our ranchers need to service the higher end market. There are less force fed hormone shooting feed-lots up here, cattle tend to roam free. Having said that, we have bought some Omaha beef and sold to eastern US restaurant distributors with good results. I dont know why the Aussie beef has the excellent texture and flavor, but when you eat at high end steakhouses in Japan or Korea, and in Europe, it is Aussie beef. My personal favorite, we raise a few Scottish Highlanders for our own use and our friends, very lean, lightly marbled, superior texture, but the costs are just too high to do it commercially. It is the absolute finest quality, it just grows to slow, and stock is very pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted March 3, 2011 Forum Support Posted March 3, 2011 Posted 14 January 2011 - 12:42 AMI read the words "Australian Beef" on a lot of menus and supermarket signs in the PHL and I often wonder if it really comes from there or not, but if any of it does, then I am guessing prices will go up yet once again on meats and eating out. I wonder what other products come from Australia? Above Quote from Mr Lee's post.I do not know if the meat marked Australian beef in the supermarkets is really Australian beef but my guess from looking at it that it is low quality where ever it comes from.Good beef has a marble fat running through it and I did by some at a shop in Ayala I think it was and the texture is something I have never seen before and this was meant to be top quality.It was as tough as shoe leather too.The steak at the restaurants they sell as Australian beef embarrasses me as I have never seen Australian beef cut in the way its served in the Philippines and our beef is top class or at least what they export to most countries but haven't found a good steak in a Philippines restaurant yet.So my conclusion is if it is Australian beef then its the lowest quality that can be exported and if it does come from Australia then the price will most likely make it that you wont see it in the Philippines for a long time regardless of the quality. Ah. As a Canadian considering moving to Davao, beef quality is a concern. I always ask the inlaws, can we get Aussie beef shipped in. Compared to Canadian beef, the Aussie beef has an almost identical texture, slightly stronger taste, very similar and much better than USA. However, in my trips to Davao I still havent seen a good tenderloin roast or a good steak. Can you get it? "Much better than USA"Bill how did you come to that conclusion? Just asking, I respect your opinion please don't take it wrong. I have eaten some great Calgery BC steak lately. My apologies for sounding offensive. I am a 3rd generation rancher. In the US there was a major move two decades or so ago to move to faster growing breedssuch as Charolais, or cross breeding this into traditional stock , necessary to compete with imports they said. It is all part of catering to the commodities, the Supermarkets, MacDonalds, etc.. Canada has been behind the curve, and still breed the traditional Black Angus and Herford. These olders breeds have more marbled fat and the slower growth results in shorter grain in the meat ( no pun intended ). Canada cant compete in the commodity beef market due to a shorter season, higher land costs, higher taxes, etc, so our ranchers need to service the higher end market. There are less force fed hormone shooting feed-lots up here, cattle tend to roam free. Having said that, we have bought some Omaha beef and sold to eastern US restaurant distributors with good results. I dont know why the Aussie beef has the excellent texture and flavor, but when you eat at high end steakhouses in Japan or Korea, and in Europe, it is Aussie beef. My personal favorite, we raise a few Scottish Highlanders for our own use and our friends, very lean, lightly marbled, superior texture, but the costs are just too high to do it commercially. It is the absolute finest quality, it just grows to slow, and stock is very pricey.Bill you nothing to apologize for at all. in you first message you were so specific I figured you had some real knowledge. I agree that supermarket beef is only average in favor. We have a local butcher who gets his meat from Easton Washington and American Bison from Baker Oregon it clearly tastes better.Cafe Geoge in Banilad has real Australian beef and some of the high end hotels and resorts have good beef but I know of no place that sells high quality raw beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 My apologies for sounding offensive. I am a 3rd generation rancher. Say Bill, I have a theory about the beef here and maybe you can give me your thoughts on it. It seems to me that, in my younger days, the Canadian beef ranchers who slaughtered a steer for personal use would hang it from a tree for 21 days in the cool of the fall. It seemed to make their beef extremely good.I don't see them do that here and the beef is as tough as shoe leather. I wondered if it would be worth building an ice house to hang a slaughtered steer for 3 weeks, (in a rural setting of course). What do you think as a professional beef man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Posted March 3, 2011 Posted March 3, 2011 Posted 14 January 2011 - 12:42 AMI read the words "Australian Beef" on a lot of menus and supermarket signs in the PHL and I often wonder if it really comes from there or not, but if any of it does, then I am guessing prices will go up yet once again on meats and eating out. I wonder what other products come from Australia? Above Quote from Mr Lee's post. I do not know if the meat marked Australian beef in the supermarkets is really Australian beef but my guess from looking at it that it is low quality where ever it comes from.Good beef has a marble fat running through it and I did by some at a shop in Ayala I think it was and the texture is something I have never seen before and this was meant to be top quality.It was as tough as shoe leather too. The steak at the restaurants they sell as Australian beef embarrasses me as I have never seen Australian beef cut in the way its served in the Philippines and our beef is top class or at least what they export to most countries but haven't found a good steak in a Philippines restaurant yet. So my conclusion is if it is Australian beef then its the lowest quality that can be exported and if it does come from Australia then the price will most likely make it that you wont see it in the Philippines for a long time regardless of the quality. Ah. As a Canadian considering moving to Davao, beef quality is a concern. I always ask the inlaws, can we get Aussie beef shipped in. Compared to Canadian beef, the Aussie beef has an almost identical texture, slightly stronger taste, very similar and much better than USA. However, in my trips to Davao I still havent seen a good tenderloin roast or a good steak. Can you get it?Best place to buy meats in Davao City is Lisa's meats....they have a place at Victoria's plaza. They say it's Aussie, but I am no beef expert....I've had better here in the US...had a great porterhouse bought from Fry's the other night. I tend to buy only the tenderloin and use for any dishes we make. But these days, I'm eating a lot more chicken...Lisa has the breasts boned and skinned .... ready to go for a good price. Still, Lisa is your best option for Davao City. :AddEmoticons04230: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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