What’s the difference between a New York strip and a Kansas City strip steak?

What’s the difference between a New York strip and a Kansas City strip steak?

A Kansas City Strip Steak has a small portion of the bone (top corner of the "T") still attached as well as a thin strip of fat. The New York Strip steak is completely trimmed off the bone and doesn't have the tail fat. Otherwise they are same "strip" of short loin.

What cut of beef is a New York strip?

A New York strip steak is a particular cut of sirloin. It's usually a boneless section that's cut from the top sirloin, meaning it's extra tender and tasty.

Why is it called NY strip?

It is also known as a Kansas City steak, a Delmonico steak and a strip loin. The steak known as New York strip comes from the cow's short loin, which is located on the upper back of the animal. The muscles here do little work and thus yield a tender cut of meat.

What’s the difference between ribeye and New York strip?

Ribeye is More Tender Than New York Strip Although these are both premium steaks the ribeye is consistently a more tender steak than a strip. The ribeye will also have significantly more internal fat marbling than a New York Strip resulting in a different flavor profile.