"Now Trimmed Meat Is Exclusive to the Wealthy"…'Chunk Meat' Gains Popularity Amid High Inflation

Buying in bulk is 13% cheaper than at the mart
Popular YouTuber shares meat cutting tips

'Chunk meat' sold at warehouse-style stores is gaining popularity. Although the price per weight is much cheaper than regular meat, it used to be a product purchased only by restaurants due to the burden of having to trim it yourself.

However, with soaring grocery prices, consumers are seeking the cheapest ingredients possible, bringing chunk meat into the spotlight. Meat trimming specialist YouTubers who share trimming tips, as well as knives for meat trimming, are also attracting attention.

Recently, a 'meat trimming' video posted by a YouTuber received high interest among netizens. This YouTuber is known as a 'household expert' YouTuber, providing tips on preparing ingredients that are not easily accessible to the general public.

Chunk of pork belly before trimming [Image source: YouTube capture]

The video content was about how to trim chunk meat. The YouTuber explained in detail how to distinguish each part from the chunk of meat, how to separate and cut off fat and fascia, and how to remove only the tough parts that are hard to eat. They also encouraged viewers by saying, "There is no need to be afraid of trimming meat. Anyone can do it."

The reaction from netizens who watched the video was enthusiastic. Comments included, "This was exactly what I was looking for," and "Thanks to this, I have been stacking meat in my fridge and eating to my heart's content."

One YouTuber confessed, "When I tried trimming meat myself, the knife didn’t cut well and I couldn’t even tell what was fat," adding, "Now I understand why packaged meat sold at marts is more expensive." Another YouTuber commented, "Now trimmed meat is a luxury for the wealthy. If we want to fill our stomachs with meat, we need to know how to trim it ourselves."

YouTube video showing how to prepare a chunk of meat [Image source=YouTube capture]

Customers looking for chunk meat at warehouse-style marts are also increasing. According to a 'YTN' report, buying chunk pork at warehouse stores is up to 13% cheaper compared to trimmed packaged meat sold at regular retail stores. Since the beginning of this year until the 22nd, sales of chunk meat at 22 Emart warehouse discount stores increased by 36% compared to the same period last year.

Interest in cooking knives, which were mainly sought after by chefs or trimmers in the past, is also growing. A sharp knife is important to separate thick meat fat and slice thinly. Tips on how to sharpen knives at home using a whetstone are also being shared online.