Meaning
What does Ribeye of the Sky mean?
Ribeye of the Sky a slang expression, prevalent in hunting, referring to the migratory bird Sandhill Crane, and its meat.
Origin
What's the origin of Ribeye of the Sky?
Although the exact origin of the phrase “Ribeye of the Sky” is not known, it first started appearing online in various hunting and cooking forums in 2009.
It steadily gained popularity online until the mid-2010’s, although its use didn’t go widespread.
Spread & Usage
How did Ribeye of the Sky spread?
“Ribeye of the Sky” became popular following the release of Season 5 Episode 10 of the television series “MeatEater” on August 20th, 2015.
Following this, more and more mentions appeared of the phrase on numerous sites, including hunting blogs, cooking sites and forums, sharing advice and information as well as recipes, involving the Sandhill Crane, or the “Ribeye of the Sky”.
External resources
- Fabrand.com – Sandhill Crane – The Ribeye of the Sky
- Nrafamily.org – Sandhill Cranes: “Ribeye of the Sky”