[Hodar]

I’m just an Engineer. Don’t know much about butchering; so what I do is ask the butcher at my local Costco. You would be surprised how helpful they are, and how much good info they have.

Over the years you learn some life-lessons. One of the lessons I ‘ve learned is that sincerity is appreciated. If you ask a person who makes a livelihood from working as a Butcher, what cuts of meat he would suggest for a particular purpose (grill, soup, roast, etc), 9 out of 10 times they will be flattered to be asked; and will give you their honest opinion. Plus, the next time you are there, they tend to remember you by name. Makes for a pleasant visit that time, and every time thereafter.

[Standing Wolf]

One of the lessons I ‘ve learned is that sincerity is appreciated. If you ask a person who makes a livelihood from working as a Butcher, what cuts of meat he would suggest for a particular purpose (grill, soup, roast, etc), 9 out of 10 times they will be flattered to be asked; and will give you their honest opinion.

Half of everything I know about cooking, I learned from butchers.

[Tainan]

Over the years you learn some life-lessons. One of the lessons I‘ve learned is that sincerity is appreciated. If you ask a person who makes a livelihood from working as a Butcher, what cuts of meat he would suggest for a particular purpose (grill, soup, roast, etc), 9 out of 10 times they will be flattered to be asked; and will give you their honest opinion. Plus, the next time you are there, they tend to remember you by name. Makes for a pleasant visit that time, and every time thereafter.

Amen and +1. I long ago discovered the same thing. It also applies in a lot of other areas.
Ask the man with the "dirty hands" and about 99.9% of the time you'll get the best answer.