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Saturday March 21st 2009 a Manitowoc Man walked into Bob & Geri”s Black Otter Supper Club in Hortonville Wisconsin to take on the massive 160 ounce Extreme Cut Prime Rib in one of the wildest encounters of Man vs. Food I’ve ever had the privilege to witness. The Black Otter Supper Club has been offering up prime rib challenges going back to the late 1980′s and nearly twenty years ago I myself had taken on and tackled the comparatively tiny 104 ounce King Cut.

The Latest 160 oz. Prime Rib King
The 160 oz. Prime Rib King

Movies have depicted Northern Wisconsin restaurants with lumberjack sized steaks, like the old 96′er which the late John Candy barely accomplished (The Great Outdoors, 1988) and which may seem obscene to health conscious folks in California or to New Yorkers who pay hundreds of dollars for a 6 ounce steak prepared by some fancy pants chef, but here in Wisconsin, the cholesterol challenge begins in the over 100 ounce club.

A mere 45 minutes after starting,  the challenger Andy Frank swallowed his last bite of the monster 160 ounce prime rib and was declared the winner and new reining King of Prime Rib!

Still feeling a mite peckish, Mr. Frank topped off this monumental task by polishing off his fried potatoes and salad. Shown above is a photo of the new King of Prime Rib. The 160 ounce Extreme Cut has been offered since 2003, but so far only 3 have conquered the mountain of meat. The 104 ounce wall of shame includes photos from hundreds of carnivores who have downed the now retired 104 ounce King Cut.

160 oz prime rib

The legendary 160 oz Prime Rib featured at the Black Otter Supper Club , Hortonville, Wisconsin

UPDATE: we didn’t have a photo of the monumental mountain of meat at the time this post was originally published, but here is one from the Black Otter menu.

The biggest question in most peoples mind (besides is he still alive) is “wow! how many calories is that?”

Well, we’ve boiled that down for you in the following nutritional facts label that should accompany the plate.

These values were calculated using a 10 ounce serving  data for Prime Rib Steak. Keep in mind, the 160 ounce Extreme cut is “bone in”  and includes a pound or two of bone and fat which of course you do not have to eat.

160oz_prime_rib_nutritional_facts

Other interesting extreme eating videos:
Watch Furious Pete Czerwinski break the world time record for downing a sizzling hot 72 ounce steak in 7 minutes, a total of 10 minutes for potato & salad.

Nutritional Facts for the Black Otter Supper Club’s 106 Ounce Prime Rib:

Serving size: 160 Ounces

Calories: 15,569
Calories from Fat: 11, 376
Cholesterol: 2,976mg
Sodium: 52,528mg
Total Carbs: 149g (Hey it’s low carb!)
Fiber: 32g (but you’ll need more fiber to push that baby through!)
Protein: 848g

All calculations are based on nutritional data of a 10 oz portion and simply multiplied out.
Calculations do not take into account extra bone or fat content.

please feel free to post your comments…

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Usually we report on alcoholic drinks, but this post is regarding remedies.
As we get older or for those with poor dietary habits, sometimes a little fiber is needed to keep things sailing along smoothly. This is a report on a remedy that sadly is no longer available.

equate fiber therapy

What happened to Equate Fiber Therapy?

For most people, a hard night of drinking and greasy food can leave your head aching and your innards trashed…

Fortunately (for those of us in the over 40 crowd) a dose of fiber can get you cleaned out and right back on track.

Unfortunately one of the best values in fiber therapy products is now off the market.
Equate Fiber Therapy was available at most Walmart stores for less than half the price of the leading brand (Metamucil). This popular alternative will not be returning to store shelve any time soon.

You’re probably wondering what happened to Equate Fiber Therapy?

We contacted the manufacturer of this popular Walmart brand and they replied with the following response:

“Thank you for contacting the Perrigo Company with this inquiry.

The Perrigo Company has discontinued the manufacture of this fiber therapy product. This product was discontinued because it was a very expensive product to make and it could not be sold at a price that would cover those costs.

We do manufacture a fiber laxative caplet which we supply to Walmart. This product is just as effective as fiber powders and gentle enough to be used on a daily basis.  If you require a powder formulation, I would suggest you consult the pharmacist at your local Walmart regarding the availability of a suitable substitute.

Please feel free to contact us if you require further assistance.”

Sincerely, Perrigo Consumer Affairs

So there you have it. Equate Fiber Therapy has been discontinued.
It’s the end of a gastronomical era.

I’m wondering why they didn’t simply increase the price to make it profitable?
If anyone can add to this story, please post your thoughts…

Getting stuck in a rut with commercial brand beers is easy to do, but when the price of your favorite suds jumps from $12 to over $16 in a few short months, it’s time to look around for an alternative brew. Recently a friend turned me on to Boxer Beer made by Minhas Craft Creek Brewery in Monroe Wisconsin. I was skeptical at first but after trying it and discovering the $11 per 36 pack price, I was sold. Boxer Lager has 5% alcohol and will stand up against Miller and Bud products any day. Check it out next time you’re on a Beer Run.

Watch the short video below for more information on Minhas Craft Brewery.

Boxer Beer Links:

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