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Why is Horse meat not more popular in the US?

Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:19 am
Posted by HenryParsons
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:19 am
Are there better margins on raising beef and pork(surely?)? Or we as a a society unable to break the bond/companionship with our four-legged equine friends?

It’s a delicious and healthy option but you can never find it served anywhere. For those that haven’t had it, it’s a cross between a lean cut of beef and venison.

If you’ve enjoyed a nice horse steak, or other preparation, please share your feedback.

This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 9:27 am
Posted by Sam Quint
Member since Sep 2022
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:20 am to
i had it in Okinawa and i didnt think that was that great.
Posted by soccerfüt
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:22 am to
Nay, I wouldn’t pony up for that.
Posted by SallysHuman
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:22 am to
Horses are for riding
Cows are for eating
Dogs are for companionship
Pigs are for eating your enemies
Posted by FearTheFish
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:23 am to
quote:

it’s a cross between a lean cut of beef and venison.
Sounds pretty flavorless to me
Posted by Loup
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:23 am to
they have a better marketing team than cows


I've had it before, it wasn't bad.
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 9:24 am
Posted by wareaglepete
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:23 am to
The steak was so rare it still had marks where the jockey was hitting it.
Posted by 7empest
Member since Sep 2019
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:24 am to
I had horse meat sashimi when I went to Tokyo last December. Tasted like beef to me... not bad
Posted by slinger1317
Northshore
Member since Sep 2005
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:24 am to
Saw it in several grocery stores in Germany

We have enough good meat already, no way am I eating a horse
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:24 am to
Filly's rated pretty highly at my house.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:25 am to
Americans absolutely do not associate Horses with food. The American mind consciously associates them more with Pets like Dogs or Cats than a cow
Posted by SUB
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:28 am to
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We have enough good meat already, no way am I eating a horse


You don't have to eat the whole thing, baw.
Posted by Uncle Stu
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:28 am to
quote:

had horse meat sashimi when I went to Tokyo


Same

It was not bad, also was not remarkable at all
Posted by forkedintheroad
Member since Feb 2025
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:29 am to
Americans are cowboys to the rest of the world...we don't eat our steeds.
Posted by Hondo Blacksheep
Member since Jul 2022
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:29 am to
In the words of the philosopher kings Hall and Oates, I can't go for that.
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:29 am to
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Same

It was not bad, also was not remarkable at all


The main issue for most other types of meat besides the "go-tos" is this. They just aren't as good.

The one stand out for me was ostrich, but I'm sure that's a PITA animal to raise in large amounts.
This post was edited on 8/24/26 at 9:31 am
Posted by LSUZombie
A Cemetery Near You
Member since Apr 2008
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:30 am to
We tend not to eat the animals that are useful or we form bonds with.
Posted by UKWildcats
Lexington, KY
Member since Mar 2015
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:30 am to
Why don't you try coming to Kentucky and asking and see what happens
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:30 am to
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It’s a delicious

No, it’s not. I had it in Kazakhstan, and it sucked. It tasted like cheap corned beef.
Posted by Hangover Haven
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Posted on 8/24/26 at 9:31 am to


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