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    Home Β» Christmas Β» Shopping for Christmas Dinner Β» Cost of Rib Roast & Tenderloin at Costco 2017 Prices

    Cost of Rib Roast & Tenderloin at Costco 2017 Prices

    Published: Dec 19, 2017 Β· Modified: Feb 24, 2020 by Eric Samuelson

    It's always pretty clear what the star meat of Thanksgiving is - the turkey of course. Christmas though, not so much. The meal varies from house to house. Some still do a turkey. Some do ham. Other prefer to roast a big chunk of beef. The latter is what I would prefer. At Christmas time, people are more willing to fork over some dough for the more expensive cuts of beef. Makes sense. Christmas only comes once a year. It's a very special time.

    Costco is a place known for selling big chunks of beef year round. At Christmas time, the inventory and selection increases. Are you planning to get your meat there? Before you head out to Costco, check out my Christmas beef price guide. The prices are from the Ann Arbor, Michigan store from December 18th, 2017. Prices may vary from store to store.

    Let's start with the roasts. Then we will look at tenderloins.

    The Standing Rib Roast is a perfect choice for Christmas day. It would be my perfect choice if money was no concern.

    Cost of Rib Roasts at Costco 2017

    [table]
    Cut, Price
    Standing Bone-In Choice Rib Roast, $8.99/lb
    Seasoned Bone-In Choice Standing Rib Roast, $9.99/lb
    Boneless Choice Ribeye Roast, $9.49/lb
    Whole Bone-In Choice Ribeye Roast, $7.59/lb
    Whole Boneless Choice Ribeye, $8.39/lb
    Whole Boneless Prime Ribeye, $11.49/lb
    Whole Choice NY Strip, $5.89/lb
    Whole Prime NY Strip, $8.39/lb
    [/table]

    Here are some of the frequently asked about beef roasts at Costco:

    Can You Get Prime Rib at Costco?

    This can be slightly confusing. A Standing Rib Roast is also called Prime Rib, although it it is not USDA Prime Beef for sure. The term "Prime Rib" was coined before the USDA grades (Prime, Choice, Select) came into existence. If you are looking for "the prime rib" you might get a restaurant you would be good to get a standing rib roast for $8.99/pound. If you want USDA Prime grade beef, then Costco offers a Whole Boneless Ribeye for $11.49/pound.

    Want to go prime for Christmas? You can get a whole Kirkland prime ribeye.

    Can You Get a Boneless Roast at Costco?

    If you are not interested in getting an entire Ribeye, you can buy a boneless ribeye roast for $9.49/pound. The price per pound goes up for boneless. You also aren't paying for bone. A lot of people like having the bone as they believe it is more flavorful. The choice is up to you.

    One of the most flavorful steaks in a bigger package as a roast.

    Can You Buy an Already Seasoned Rib Roast?

    The answer is yes. Costco does offer a roast that comes already seasoned. It even comes in a tray that you can cook the roast right in. It costs a dollar more per pound. If you buy a 8 pound rib roast, you are paying $8 more for the seasoning and the tray, neither of which is worth that. I prefer doing the seasoning myself, so I am in complete control.

    You can buy a rib roast already seasoned and with a tray to cook it in. I don't think the convenience is worth the extra money per pound you will pay.

    How Many Ribs are in the Standing Rib Roast?

    For the most part I saw 3-4 ribs per roast.

    How Much Does a 3-Rib Standing Rib Roast Cost?

    The average 3-rib roast weights between 6-7 pounds. So at $8.99 per pound, we are talking around $54-$63.

    Cost of Beef Tenderloin at Costco 2017

    Now that we have looked at the roast, let's lookk at the tenderloins.

    [table]
    Tenderloin, Price
    Trimmed Prime, $26.99/lb
    Trimmed Choice, $19.99/lb
    Untrimmed Choice, $11.99/lb
    [/table]

    Lots of Beef Tenderloin available at Costco. These are choice tenderloin that have been trimmed, so they are ready to be cooked without any additional work.

    What is the Difference Between Trimmed or Untrimmed

    So beef tenderloin has a layer of what is called silverskin. It is not edible and won't cook away when you cook the tenderloin. You can remove it with a knife. The trimmed tenderloins are all ready to go. As you see in the price table above you are going to pay more for their service. I have trimmed a tenderloin before. Can't say I really enjoyed the experience as I am not known for my butchering skills - I butcher it in another way if you know what I mean. If you want to go for it, here is a video I found on YouTube showing you how to do it.

    If you plan to roast any of these beef cuts, I recommend having a probe thermometer on hand. It is the best way to know that the meat is perfectly cooked. Takes out all the guessing.

    What is your choice of meat for your Christmas dinner? Leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you. And Merry Christmas!!!

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    Comments

    1. April A

      December 22, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      We are trying a goose this year! Can't wait ?

    2. Eric Samuelson

      December 24, 2017 at 6:12 am

      Awesome πŸ™‚
      I haven't done goose before. Hope it turns out wonderful for you.

    3. Sue

      January 06, 2018 at 11:02 am

      April, did you get a pre-cooked goose? We made a goose years ago but the problem seemed to be getting all the fat out. So we ordered one online and it was "precooked." Interested in how yours turned out.

    4. Loretta

      November 28, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      Sue, if you are up to trying again, just be sure to crisscross the fat so the heat can melt / render it all off. Make sure to save the tons that goes in the pan to cook with ?

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