Okay, so the other day I was at the butcher’s, staring at a beautiful tri-tip roast, and it got me thinking: how many of these do they actually get from one cow? I mean, it’s not like they’re growing on trees, right?
So, I started my little investigation right there. I asked the butcher, a burly guy named Bob, and he just chuckled. “Only two, my friend,” he said, “Two per animal.”
That seemed kinda low, so I decided I need get more details. When I got home, I fired up my laptop and dove into the internet. I spent a good hour, maybe more, just reading through farming forums, beef industry websites, and even a couple of academic papers (yeah, I went deep!).
Turns out, Bob was right. Here’s the breakdown, as best as I can figure it:
- Each cow has two tri-tips.
- The tri-tip is a triangular muscle from bottom sirloin.
So, there you have it. My little quest for beef knowledge is complete. I went in wondering, and I came out informed. Now, I can enjoy my next tri-tip knowing exactly where it came from and how many (or few) there are per cow!
