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Had a customer in Austin ask me to cut a brisket 'against the grain' before I even trimmed it
This guy came into the shop last Tuesday and pointed at a whole packer. He said, 'I need you to slice that for me, but make sure you go against the grain.' I had to explain that you trim and cook the whole thing first, then slice it. He argued with me for five minutes, saying his YouTube video showed it differently. How do you even deal with that level of confidence mixed with being totally wrong? What's the weirdest cut request you've ever gotten?
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iris_rivera445mo ago
And honestly I've done dumber stuff myself honestly. I once asked a fishmonger to debone a whole salmon for ceviche and he just stared at me for a solid ten seconds before explaining that's not really a thing. I felt about two inches tall when he pulled out the spine to show me the bones running through it. Now I ask way more questions before I open my mouth about anything involving a knife.
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faith_palmer516mo ago
Last month a guy at the farmers market asked me to butterfly a whole pork shoulder for him, like it was a chicken breast. He was so sure it would cook faster. I had to show him the bone structure and everything. The confidence people have after watching one short video is honestly amazing. I get wanting to learn, but maybe trust the person holding the knife?
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