Question for foodies / meat eaters (FHs?). . .

CappyGirl Posted: May 18, 2010 10:23 PM

Question for foodies / meat eaters (FHs?). . .

Our RH gives us a Porterhouse steak as an entree option (there are 6 other entrees guests can choose from). They told us that we can swap the porterhouse for filet mignon. What would you do?

Porterhouse is definitely different - and its huge and delicious, but the filet was good too! We got to try both at our tasting. The porter house is definitely unique, but since I'm not much for steak, I was hoping you ladies could help and maybe ask your FHs if they would prefer a ph or fm . . . TY!!!

Lsorrent Posted: May 18, 2010 10:25 PM

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Porterhouse. FH and I just went out for steak last Friday and he's a HUGE steak person. He chose the porterhouse instead of the filet mignon.

MichnVin2010 Posted: May 18, 2010 10:26 PM

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i think filet mignon is supposed to be best cut of beef you can get:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filet_mignon

good luck!

20mrsc10 Posted: May 18, 2010 10:26 PM

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im a HUGEEE steak person..and i eat it almost raw

given the choice, ill always take the filet..nothing beats a good cooked filet

MichnVin2010 Posted: May 18, 2010 10:28 PM

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Posted by MichnVin2010

i think filet mignon is supposed to be best cut of beef you can get:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filet_mignon

good luck!

although, FH just said porterhouse : /

CappyGirl Posted: May 18, 2010 10:28 PM

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this is hard!! I know filet is the best cut of beef, but it is very expected at a wedding, I kind of like the unexpectedness of the porterhouse.

Laura, good to know Mike chose the porterhouse though . . . my Mike will eat just about anything.

CappyGirl Posted: May 18, 2010 10:29 PM

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Posted by MichnVin2010

Posted by MichnVin2010

i think filet mignon is supposed to be best cut of beef you can get:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filet_mignon

good luck!

although, FH just said porterhouse : /

Doh! Can you ask him why?

Kiki1103 Posted: May 18, 2010 10:30 PM

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A porterhouse technically includes a filet I thought as well as a strip steak. Typically, the strip has more flavor but is not as tender as the filet. I personally like the filet because it isn't as tough but FH always tells me I am crazy.

SoonToBMrsC Posted: May 18, 2010 10:33 PM

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I say porterhouse because I've seen FH order that and enjoy it! lol

Lsorrent Posted: May 18, 2010 10:33 PM

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Ok I just asked FH again. He said it depends on the place He said a filet is usually a safe bet, but if a place knows how to make a good steak, either should be delicious. He prefers porterhouse though as long as it's made right and not dried out.

MichnVin2010 Posted: May 18, 2010 10:33 PM

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Posted by CappyGirl

Posted by MichnVin2010

Posted by MichnVin2010

i think filet mignon is supposed to be best cut of beef you can get:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filet_mignon

good luck!

although, FH just said porterhouse : /

Doh! Can you ask him why?

LOL! he said, 'it's a man's steak' don't ask lol

CappyGirl Posted: May 18, 2010 10:35 PM

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Posted by Lsorrent

Ok I just asked FH again. He said it depends on the place He said a filet is usually a safe bet, but if a place knows how to make a good steak, either should be delicious. He prefers porterhouse though as long as it's made right and not dried out.

Good call. We know someone had the porterhouse at the Inn last summer and said it was a good steak - it was kind of a backhanded compliment actually, I think what they said was it was good 'and not just good for a wedding hall, but good by steak standards in general' or something. We were like, thanks.

kimmaymb20 Posted: May 18, 2010 10:39 PM

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you might want to go with the filet since the porterhouse if over cooked can get tough.

cateydee Posted: May 18, 2010 10:41 PM

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my dad would say the porterhouse (FH doesnt know steaks). but IMO i think the filet mignon is a safer bet.

BriansWifey Posted: May 18, 2010 10:45 PM

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i would definitely enjoy the porterhouse a lil bit more than the filet mignon. i would keep it in the menu for sure!

AngnShaun Posted: May 18, 2010 10:48 PM

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Filet without a doubt....

CappyGirl Posted: May 18, 2010 10:52 PM

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This is a pretty even split!!

jackieee Posted: May 19, 2010 08:03 AM

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Porterhouse! It's a huge piece of meat and it's different to get at a wedding. Plus, a PH is FILET and strip steak. It's both sides of the bone, so it includes the filet cut.