(The process is also called "blading" or "needling." Costco, for instance, labels the mechanically tenderized beef it sells as "blade tenderized.") A 2009 outbreak sickened 25 people, killing one ...

Oyster blade steak typically has a good amount of marbling, which makes it both tender and flavorful ... been a well-kept secret among butchers and beef enthusiasts alike for many years.