Anita Reed,

The meat packages without styrofoam trays that are marked Strip Loin (WHOLE), Sirloin Tip (WHOLE) are not mechanically tenderized. These are straight from the meat packer and labelled. They are the lump or cut of meat in just vacuum sealed thick plastic. They are also less expensive per kilo. If you are willing to cut your own steaks or roasts from these you can cook to rare or medium rare. Check with the butcher if unsure. Just ring the buzzer by their window. The butchers will also cut you steaks/roasts without mechanically tenderizing on request. If you want them 2″ thick they’ll cut them that way. Thank them, they’re great folks.