Steak tips

Janet · 03-17-2025, 11:22 AM

Another vote for Hannafords steak tips.

FlyingScot · 03-17-2025, 11:56 AM

OK, steaks tips are made from less expensive meat. But I disagree with the idea noted a couple of times above that they are inferior. If we put steak on a price spectrum, we've got tips at one end and filet mignon at the other, with meat becoming progressively more tender, and also more mild tasting, as we move up in $. So for those who like a chewier texture and stronger flavor, tips are great. (Marinade is required, and I'd steer clear of BJ's)

Bon appetit

TiltonBB · 03-18-2025, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Another vote for Hannafords steak tips.

I agree they are good!

The Hannaford's marinated steak tips at the meat counter are the same tips that come pre portioned and marinated in a refrigerated case in the meat department. The people working the meat counter just open the packages and dump them into tubs and raise the price per pound.

Savings tip: Buy the marinated pre measured and packaged tips for less!

4 for Boating · 03-18-2025, 10:16 AM

The Grill Master tips (they have a few different offerings) from The Wining Butcher are close to the best we have had. Sadly as called out, the price is sort of crazy. I remember when they first opened, we were talking about $10 to $12 per pound. Most likely double that now, however they do/may have some off-season specials.

VitaBene · 03-18-2025, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 for Boating

The Grill Master tips (they have a few different offerings) from The Wining Butcher are close to the best we have had. Sadly as called out, the price is sort of crazy. I remember when they first opened, we were talking about $10 to $12 per pound. Most likely double that now, however they do/may have some off-season specials.

This may be an unpopular take but I find the WB tips to be somewhat mushy- they use a vacuum tumbler which pulls the meat "apart" and breaks the connective tissue. So the flavor is great as long as you like a softer tip!

https://www.tindofoodmachine.com/inf...-51475750.html

ishoot308 · 03-18-2025, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

This may be an unpopular take but I find the WB tips to be somewhat mushy- they use a vacuum tumbler which pulls the meat "apart" and breaks the connective tissue. So the flavor is great as long as you like a softer tip!

https://www.tindofoodmachine.com/inf...-51475750.html

This is why I also dislike them...The consistency of the meat is horrible because of the over tumbling. It's like biting into a sofa cushion!

Dan

WinnisquamZ · 03-18-2025, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

This is why I also dislike them...The consistency of the meat is horrible because of the over tumbling. It's like biting into a sofa cushion!

Dan

Must be my missing teeth is the reason I like them!

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Descant · 03-18-2025, 04:19 PM

Cook them a bit longer; also depends on the marinade.

Steve C. · 03-20-2025, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 for Boating

The Grill Master tips (they have a few different offerings) from The Wining Butcher are close to the best we have had. Sadly as called out, the price is sort of crazy. I remember when they first opened, we were talking about $10 to $12 per pound. Most likely double that now, however they do/may have some off-season specials.

I believe the Grill Master are Chubby's Grill Master marinade. We buy it by the gallon and use it on tips we get on sale, marinate and freeze. Even a year later, they are so tender and flavorful. Buying the tips on sale and marinating ourselves, we pay about $10/lb. I believe Wining Butcher sells the small bottles of marinade (used to anyhow), but we get the big bottles from Brothers Butcher in Nashua.

codeman671 · 03-21-2025, 09:20 AM

On my way back from Hooksett yesterday I stopped at Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery and grabbed a few pounds of their house tips and tavern burgers to try. I have never eaten there but have heard great things. Will be digging into them this weekend. They also ship.

https://tuckinggood.com/

Biggd · 03-21-2025, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

On my way back from Hooksett yesterday I stopped at Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery and grabbed a few pounds of their house tips and tavern burgers to try. I have never eaten there but have heard great things. Will be digging into them this weekend. They also ship.

https://tuckinggood.com/

I will be waiting for my invitation.

thinkxingu · 03-21-2025, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

On my way back from Hooksett yesterday I stopped at Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery and grabbed a few pounds of their house tips and tavern burgers to try. I have never eaten there but have heard great things. Will be digging into them this weekend. They also ship.

https://tuckinggood.com/

One of my favorite restaurants—their steak is EXCELLENT.

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Trail Goer · 03-21-2025, 12:00 PM

The best Steak Tips I've ever had outside of my own, came from Krista's in Cornish, ME. Sorry not anywhere near what you asked, but if you ever find yourself on a random Sunday drive down Route 25, if you end up in Maine, make sure to stop there. They don't always have Steak Tips it's not a regular menu item, if and when they do have them it's under their "Special Hunk of Meet" which changes frequently. Their Prime Rib is phenomenal though.

Biggd · 03-21-2025, 12:08 PM

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The best Steak Tips I've ever had outside of my own, came from Krista's in Cornish, ME. Sorry not anywhere near what you asked, but if you ever find yourself on a random Sunday drive down Route 25, if you end up in Maine, make sure to stop there. They don't always have Steak Tips it's not a regular menu item, if and when they do have them it's under their "Special Hunk of Meet" which changes frequently. Their Prime Rib is phenomenal though.

The Newbridge in Mass was always my go to for tips, but recently I've been disappointed, still tasty but chewy, not tender like they use to be.

Trail Goer · 03-21-2025, 12:32 PM

I've never been there or heard of it. I was trying to stay somewhat close to the lake but since you mentioned Massachusetts, if you ever find yourself down in the Peabody, Salem area, make sure to stop by a place called Champions in Peabody, their steak tips are fantastic!

ishoot308 · 03-21-2025, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

On my way back from Hooksett yesterday I stopped at Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery and grabbed a few pounds of their house tips and tavern burgers to try. I have never eaten there but have heard great things. Will be digging into them this weekend. They also ship.

https://tuckinggood.com/

Tuckaway Butchery is awesome! You will love their burgers and tips!!

Dan

TiltonBB · 03-22-2025, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Tuckaway Butchery is awesome! You will love their burgers and tips!!

Dan

I have a family member who buys large quantities of steak tips at Tuckaway. He freezes them and put them on airplanes, with ice packs, in checked luggage for winter enjoyment in Florida. So far so good. It would get expensive if the flight was delayed and the meat thawed and went bad!

ishoot308 · 03-22-2025, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I have a family member who buys large quantities of steak tips at Tuckaway. He freezes them and put them on airplanes, with ice packs, in checked luggage for winter enjoyment in Florida. So far so good. It would get expensive if the flight was delayed and the meat thawed and went bad!

They ship anywhere in the country for a very reasonable cost. Zero upcharge on any of their items other than shipping cost. It’s $9.99 to ship anything in the state of NH. We order stuff and have shipped quite often from there.

Dan

codeman671 · 03-22-2025, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I have a family member who buys large quantities of steak tips at Tuckaway. He freezes them and put them on airplanes, with ice packs, in checked luggage for winter enjoyment in Florida. So far so good. It would get expensive if the flight was delayed and the meat thawed and went bad!

Whenever we go to the BVI we pack a frozen meat box. We bring our steak tips, sausage patties and bacon as the island we prefer is very small and doesn’t have much for store options, and the selection on Tortola that can be ordered and brought over on the ferry isn’t great.

I’ll box it up early in the am before we leave and by the time we arrive in the afternoon it’s still frozen solid. A few large ice packs is plenty.

Headed back down in a month!

03-17-2025, 11:22 AM	#1
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Hannafords Another vote for Hannafords steak tips.

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4 for Boating Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 224 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	Wb The Grill Master tips (they have a few different offerings) from The Wining Butcher are close to the best we have had. Sadly as called out, the price is sort of crazy. I remember when they first opened, we were talking about $10 to $12 per pound. Most likely double that now, however they do/may have some off-season specials.

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Trail Goer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Durham Posts: 179 Thanks: 123 Thanked 98 Times in 59 Posts	The best Steak Tips I've ever had outside of my own, came from Krista's in Cornish, ME. Sorry not anywhere near what you asked, but if you ever find yourself on a random Sunday drive down Route 25, if you end up in Maine, make sure to stop there. They don't always have Steak Tips it's not a regular menu item, if and when they do have them it's under their "Special Hunk of Meet" which changes frequently. Their Prime Rib is phenomenal though.

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Trail Goer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Durham Posts: 179 Thanks: 123 Thanked 98 Times in 59 Posts	I've never been there or heard of it. I was trying to stay somewhat close to the lake but since you mentioned Massachusetts, if you ever find yourself down in the Peabody, Salem area, make sure to stop by a place called Champions in Peabody, their steak tips are fantastic!