10 Things to Look For When Buying Meat (and How to Buy the Best Meat) See more⬇️⬇️ – Page 2

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Clean cuts.
Good quality meat is recognizable by its smooth and even cuts. Avoid meat with irregular edges.
Fiber Texture:
Carefully examine the meat to assess its fiber content. Coarse fibers indicate firm, flavorful meat, ideal for slow cooking. Good-quality meat, such as brisket, has finer fibers and is more tender after cooking.
Marbling
, meaning the fine streaks of fat distributed throughout the meat, makes it juicier and more tender. The finer the marbling, the more flavorful the meat will be.
The meat:
Beef and poultry should be firm, dense, and dry. If it is slimy or sticky, do not touch it.
1. The use-by date
  indicates the date by which the meat should be consumed at its best. If you do not plan to consume it further, the date should be kept on the meat.