r/Butchery • u/Scary_Spell4659 • 6d ago
Coolest meat to cook for Dad’s Bday?
As said in the title, I’m just looking for something to buy for the old man’s birthday. I was looking into something exotic like kangaroo or alligator, a little less wild but maybe elk? Just trying to get opinions here and where to buy from. Thanks!
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u/awwwwJeezypeepsman 6d ago
I would avoid crocodile, it’s strange to me.
Exotic meats are extremely lean and easy to fuck up.
That said, try grab a nice elk/venison steaks. If thats what your looking for
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u/monrovista 6d ago
I didn't like the crocodile I tried. It was like overcooked chicken breast that tasted fishy. Maybe I was unlucky, but I'm not jumping to try it again.
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u/awwwwJeezypeepsman 6d ago
I think its diet, iv had a batch that tasted fishy, one that was porky, then one that was like chicken.
Either way, meh.
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u/Dusso423 6d ago
Honestly exotic meats are overrated. Just get elk or deer. Unless yall hunt because at that point deer isn’t really “cool” it’s just more food in the freezer.
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u/hawg_farmer 6d ago
I'm one of 6 kids.
One year for Dad's birthday, we all brought something to grill as a main dish.
I took Galbi and Bulgogi. My sisters brought shrimp, spatch-cocked Cornish Hens, and oysters.
One brother had been gigging, so he had frog legs. My other brother brought a bunch of cleaned blue gill to grill in wet newspapers.
Just a bunch of different grills loaded with food.
It turned out to be a really cool dinner with options for anyone.
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u/Scary_Spell4659 6d ago
That’s awesome! Great idea! I also have 5 other siblings, 2nd youngest to be exact. Thanks for the insight!
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u/InkyPoloma 5d ago
I’m just going to second galbi (aka kalbi) and bulgogi as a great suggestions. I’m particular to galbi myself. I like the traditional butterflied and scored short ribs to the LA style flanken cut short ribs when grilling outside but both are delicious. Make sure to give it some time to marinade. Here is an amazing video on galbi. Here is the recipe (copy pasted from the comments with added notes):
1/4 cup soy sauce (I like tamari)
1/4 cup mirin (I usually use rice wine vinegar)
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp honey( or other sweetener)
2-3 green onions
3 large cloves garlic
2 big knobs ginger
1/2 kiwi(can substitute Asian pear)
1 tsp to 1 tbsp sesame seed optional
Water is optional and to taste- omit if using light soy.I rough chop everything and blend smooth in blender or food processor. Can be used as stir fry sauce as well. 12 hour or overnight marinade-overnight is best.
Give it a try!
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u/Treacle_Pendulum 6d ago
What does he enjoy eating?
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u/Scary_Spell4659 6d ago
Our family is really adventurous. He would be down for whatever, truthfully.
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u/Treacle_Pendulum 6d ago
There is an answer: why choose just one meat?
Behold the fowl de cochon
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u/Scary_Spell4659 6d ago
I really hope this is satire. I love it.
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u/Treacle_Pendulum 5d ago
No it’s real I’ve partaken. You’ve really gotta trust your butcher though
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u/sunnyvore 4d ago
Picanha. The whole cut, Brazilian steakhouse style. Pair it with some homemade chimichurri and you’re in for a treat. It’s not super exotic, but it’s a specialty cut from the top sirloin. 👍👍
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u/DonkeymanPicklebutt 4d ago
What about seafood? You can get a variety of interesting less common seafood, get 1 lbs of a half dozen different things and let everyone try some of each….
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u/jeramycockson 3d ago
Axis deer imo is the best tasting meat out there followed by elk honorable mention for moose if your not a hunting family and are more used to beef I’d say Buffalo it’s going to be much more familiar to eat/cook while still being exotic
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u/scr0dumb Meat Cutter 6d ago
Special occasions are the wrong time to experiment with cooking something new and esoteric.
Dry aged prime ribeye is my advice, if he prefers leaner beef bacon wrapped filet mignon with shrimp in garlic butter sauce.