Rancher's Gourmet Now Makes Your Grilling Season Sizzle
(PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- Spring is in the air. The birds will begin to sing, the flowers bloom and, best of all, the aroma of a sizzling steak on the grill will cause mouths to water.
"This is the time of year most people will be uncovering their grills, filling their propane tanks, stocking up on charcoal and marinades while creating their masterpieces over that open flame," says John Suman, manager of Rancher's Gourmet, a supplier of top-quality meat and grilling condiments in its store and online at www.ranchersgourmet.com (http://www.ranchersgourmet.com).
Americans aren't stingy about their meat. On average a typical American will eat 64 pounds of meat in a given year. Spread out over 300 million people, that's about 20 billion pounds consumed annually.
"When the grill season begins, the very first sign is the supply and demand of all middle meats, such as the Kansas City strip, ribeye steak and, of course, the Filet Mignon (http://www.ranchersgourmet.com/browse.cfm/4,51) to the retail sectors such as Rancher's Gourmet," Suman said.
Grillers know that not only is the cut of meat important, but so is the quality. While a local grocer carries most cuts of meat, quality is typically USDA Choice or lower-grade meat. Higher quality yields a tender, juicier steak. Especially important is marbling or the distribution of fat within the meat. USDA Prime beef is in the top 2% of all meat produced, while Kobe Beef (http://www.ranchersgourmet.com/browse.cfm/2,9) is the most sought-after, and is king commanding the top 1% of all meat sold.
Consumers also tend to overlook another important factor: aging. Proper aging can enhance any steak, and average supermarkets tend to skip this process altogether. The extra time spent in a controlled environment creates an extra level of tenderness and flavor you won't find in a typical steak. Rancher's now sells only the highest quality steaks, aged to perfection.
With the right top-quality steak, one can make sure any occasion -- be it a graduation, birthday, anniversary, or just a weekend grilling for friends and family-- will make a lasting impression all summer. Now with the help of Rancher's Gourmet, you can kick off the spring with a grilling bang.
The truly adventurous can also find something new. "Not only does Rancher's Gourmet Foods sell the finest steaks in the area, we also have grilling meats that can be overlooked by most consumers. We supply, or can obtain, just about any exotic meat on the market such as elk, venison, bison, alligator loin meat, rattlesnake, black bear? you name it, we can probably get it," Suman said.
With the right top-quality steak, anyone can start the grilling season off with a bang.
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