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The One Texas Roadhouse Steak That Isn't Cut In-House
If you've ever strolled into a Texas Roadhouse, you've likely noticed the butcher's display — a showcase of fresh, hand-cut steaks ready to sizzle (and part of what makes Texas Roadhouse so good ). This commitment to freshness is a hallmark of the chain, with each location employing an in-house butcher to prepare the steaks daily.
However, there's an exception to this rule. The porterhouse T-bone steak, a hefty 23-ounce cut combining both a tenderloin filet and a New York strip, is not prepared on-site. Due to its size and the need to cut through substantial bone, Texas Roadhouse locations lack the necessary equipment, such as a bone saw, to process this steak in-house. As a result, this