As of 2012, if you have earned income of more than $1,010 per month at the time you apply, you are not eligible for SSI benefits. This figure is known as substantial gainful activity, which Social Security uses as evidence you are not disabled. The figure changes each year, and it was $1,000 in 2011. This is used only at the time you apply for SSI.
1 You can cut the partially-frozen steak with a large, sharp chef's knife, or you can use a commercial meat slicer for easy preparation and uniform thickness. 2  Most people won't have a meat slicer; a sharp knife will do just fine, even if it takes a bit longer.
All you need is a sharp chef's knife or boning knife and some very basic butchering skills to get it done. A whole strip can run 10 to 15 pounds, and will yield anywhere between 10 and 20 steaks, depending on how thick you like them (I recommend going at least an inch and a half). Once you've cut your steaks, they can be vacuum sealed or placed into freezer bags and frozen for up to a couple months.