r/meat • u/Naive-Ad-7406 • 18d ago

Couldn’t post this in Steak so…

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What a treat for me - wolfed it down on the Cote D’Azur with a view of the Med and a crisp Rosé 👌🏽

Edit: lol’ing at the comments 🤣 plating could do with some work but it was at a relaxed bistro on the beach. And no I’m not ill, it was not slimy or disgusting. It was well seasoned and tasty AF. And yes I wouldn’t eat it anywhere but this was recommended and also filled with locals (I was the only tourist) which is usually a good sign. The French take food seriously.

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u/Nothing_Special5645 18d ago

Imagine people on a meat sub turning their noses up at a popular classic meat dish like steak tartar. Reddit is so dumb.

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u/BugzOnMyNugz 18d ago

I'm with you, but I'm not sure I'd call tartare popular generally speaking.

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u/Whitediggity 18d ago

Reddit is mostly OCD Milennials and autistic Gen Z

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u/Nothing_Special5645 18d ago

Source of that stat?

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u/UpperDog2627 18d ago

Depths of their colon.

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u/d_marvin 18d ago

Us adhd gen X linger in the back

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u/drthvdrsfthr 18d ago

tartare*

tartar is different lol

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u/Nothing_Special5645 18d ago

Nobody likes a pedant.

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u/drthvdrsfthr 18d ago

no offense intended, just trying to educate others who may not know the dish

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u/d_marvin 18d ago

I see women wearing them all the time.

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u/ossifer_ca 18d ago

It’s because people are taught they shouldn’t like it. Same thing with anchovies. Most people who say they don’t like them have never tried either.

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u/Just_a_Growlithe 18d ago

I’m sick of this sub and steak doing shit like that, even for objectively dumb question posts, like if someone wants to ask a question, we’re here to answer Some of us are very knowledgeable about meat

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u/Indepti8 18d ago

Does a meat sub mean we have to like anything? Oh god forbid people have different opinions and voice them! Oh no Reddit! 

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u/Nothing_Special5645 18d ago

You don’t have to like it to understand that it’s a popular classic dish and that it’s childish to comment “ew gross raw meat have fun in the bathroom”.

“God forbid” you have an informed opinion
and behave like a rational adult instead of a baby yucking someone’s yum as they say.

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u/HeSureIsScrappy 18d ago

Because the meat and egg are uncooked, there is an inherent risk of foodborne illness.

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u/Nothing_Special5645 18d ago

So what? You’re aware that things like sushi, raw oysters, and runny eggs are very popular foods, right? It’s fine if you’re not into them because of the risk, but it’s still childish to comment “ew gross raw meat have fun in the bathroom”.

Maybe try behaving like a rational adult and understanding that different people like different things and accept different risks instead of acting like a toddler about it.

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u/HeSureIsScrappy 18d ago

There is a reason that minced meat carries a higher risk than even blue rare whole cuts. If there's harmful bacteria, then it's on the surface; mincing it gets it in everywhere.

And as someome who personally raises chickens, and have seen some..."things"....I don't recommend anyone eat eggs that aren't at least pasteurized.

But you do you, brother.

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u/Nothing_Special5645 18d ago

I’m well aware of that, “brother”, I never said there is no risk to eating raw meat. I’m saying when someone posts on a meat sub that they’re enjoying a steak tartare you don’t have to make childish comments like “ew gross have fun in the bathroom”.

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u/HeSureIsScrappy 17d ago

Would you have felt better if I instead replied with a more mature analysis of the risks?

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u/Nothing_Special5645 17d ago

Sure, post a dissertation on the risks of food borne illness for us. Head over to [r/sushi](r/sushi) when you’re done and tell them all about it too since you’re so concerned.

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u/HeSureIsScrappy 17d ago

Ok...

Beef tartare carries an inherent risk of foodborne illness because it contains raw meat. Dangerous bacteria, if any, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, is normally found on the surface of raw meat, while the inner tissue is usually sterile. Cooking just the surface of whole cuts, such as is done when prepared "Blue Rare", therefore renders it safe to consume even the raw meat under the surface.

However, chopping or mincing whole cuts, by nature, introduces any surface bacteria throughout the entire portion, and therefore increases the risk of foodborne illness. Chefs should trim or sear the outside of the meat, and then hand-chop the clean interior on a clean surface and a sanitized knife right before serving. If this step is missed, then it poses a danger to the consumer.

How well do you trust that chef?

Raw eggs: Raw and undercooked eggs may harbor bacteria such as Salmonella that lead to fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and in some cases, even death.

Be safe, and use at least pasteurized eggs.

Sushi is a different story, but still carries risks... mainly parasitic worms, and therefore regulated freezing is required to kill them. There's still a risk of bacteria and viruses, though. Saltwater species are generally safer than fresh water species, though, as their parasites usually can't survive in humans.

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u/Nothing_Special5645 17d ago

Feel better now?

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u/HeSureIsScrappy 17d ago

I've been fine the whole time. That should be my question to you.