Peoria resident Victor Landis is competing in the second round of the National Meat Cutting Challenge Jan. 21 at Lifeguard Arena in Henderson, Nevada.
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Peoria resident Victor Landis is competing in the second round of the National Meat Cutting Challenge Jan. 21 at Lifeguard Arena in Henderson, Nevada.
In this competition, each participant receives 20-30 pounds of beef, consisting of one sirloin, one filet and one ribeye to cut. Meat cutters are judged on quality and yield in this timed cut-off. The winner is the cutter who yields the most steaks with the highest quality. To assure the best, freshest quality meat, all cutting is done at a chilly 38 degrees.
The final competition will be held in March. The winner of the national competition receives a grand prize of $25,000 and is crowned Meat Cutter of the Year.
“Our national meat-cutting challenge celebrates the extraordinary skill and precision of our local meat-cutters –it’s a tribute to a unique profession that blends artistry with expertise,” James Workman, Texas Roadhouse regional director of product coaches, said in a news release. “We’re proud to recognize our meat cutters’ dedication to ensuring every steak is cut to perfection."
Each meat cutter is responsible for hand-cutting every steak served at their local Texas Roadhouse. In an average year, they cut about $1 million worth of meat and spend seven to eight hours a day cutting meat in the 35-degree walk-in cooler.
The National Meat Cutting Challenge is part of the Meat Hero program, created in 2001, to recognize the daily efforts of Texas Roadhouse meat cutters. Meat cutters hand-cut each steak served at the restaurants. Their work is displayed in the lobby where guests are invited to choose their favorite steak.
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