Steaks - Recipes and Cooking information for the Perfect Steak
Recipes and Cooking information for the Perfect Steak regardless of the cut. Learn how to pick the right steak for the right recipe, then learn how to grill a steak to perfection.
How Do You Select a Steak?
Selecting a steak is more art than science. Thick or thin, we all have our favorite cuts. Please take a few minutes and let us know what you look for in a steak. What cut? How thick? What about marbling? Be specific.
Selecting a steak is more art than science. Thick or thin, we all have our favorite cuts. Please take a few minutes and let us know what you look for in a steak. What cut? How thick? What about marbling? Be specific.
How do you grill a steak?
While there are many ways to grill a steak wrong, there are also many ways to grill a steak right. You've read my method for grilling the best steak, now why don't you share your grilling techniques?
While there are many ways to grill a steak wrong, there are also many ways to grill a steak right. You've read my method for grilling the best steak, now why don't you share your grilling techniques?
Grilling Steaks - Step by Step
Steaks are amongst the most popular meat to hit the grill and the one most people have trouble getting just right. The trouble is, everyone seems to want their steak cooked differently and since the cooking time is so short it is easy to get it wrong. Knowing your steak and how the feel of it changes as you grill it is the most important part. Yes, this means practice is the key to the perfect steak. Follow these steps and you really can get a great steak every time.
Steaks are amongst the most popular meat to hit the grill and the one most people have trouble getting just right. The trouble is, everyone seems to want their steak cooked differently and since the cooking time is so short it is easy to get it wrong. Knowing your steak and how the feel of it changes as you grill it is the most important part. Yes, this means practice is the key to the perfect steak. Follow these steps and you really can get a great steak every time.
Chuck Steak
Want a great steak that isn't going to punch you in the wallet? Don't take out a loan to get a Rib Eye. Instead, get the steak next to it, the Chuck Eye Steak. Chuck steaks are not as tender, but are loaded with flavor and if you prepare them right you can grill a great steak. The secret is to know your chuck steak, know when and how to marinate it and grilling hot and fast, but not too much.
Want a great steak that isn't going to punch you in the wallet? Don't take out a loan to get a Rib Eye. Instead, get the steak next to it, the Chuck Eye Steak. Chuck steaks are not as tender, but are loaded with flavor and if you prepare them right you can grill a great steak. The secret is to know your chuck steak, know when and how to marinate it and grilling hot and fast, but not too much.
Grill a Steak
The secret to the perfect steak is all in the timing. Be patient and watchful and you can't go wrong.
The secret to the perfect steak is all in the timing. Be patient and watchful and you can't go wrong.
Trimming Steaks
Steaks start out virtually perfect, especially when you get a good steak. One rule about the way steaks cook is that the fat is going to shrink faster than the meat. This can cause the fat to fold or compress the meat. This pressure can squeeze out the juices and make the steak more difficult to eat. So sometimes you need to trim a steak to make it cook better. You will also reduce the risk of flare-ups by reducing the amount of fat.
Steaks start out virtually perfect, especially when you get a good steak. One rule about the way steaks cook is that the fat is going to shrink faster than the meat. This can cause the fat to fold or compress the meat. This pressure can squeeze out the juices and make the steak more difficult to eat. So sometimes you need to trim a steak to make it cook better. You will also reduce the risk of flare-ups by reducing the amount of fat.
The Perfect Restaurant Steak
The best steak restaurant steak isn't grilled, it's fried. Yes, what you need is a flaming hot, heavy, cast iron skillet. You'll also need a hot grill (or oven), a good steak, butter, salt, pepper, herbs and a meat thermometer.
The best steak restaurant steak isn't grilled, it's fried. Yes, what you need is a flaming hot, heavy, cast iron skillet. You'll also need a hot grill (or oven), a good steak, butter, salt, pepper, herbs and a meat thermometer.
Restaurant Steak Secrets
Aside from the grade of the beef and their own aging processes, restaurants use some basic tricks to get great tasting steaks. With a small investment you can get steaks nearly as good as they do on your grill or in the kitchen. Learn the secrets to a great steakhouse steak and amaze your guests.
Aside from the grade of the beef and their own aging processes, restaurants use some basic tricks to get great tasting steaks. With a small investment you can get steaks nearly as good as they do on your grill or in the kitchen. Learn the secrets to a great steakhouse steak and amaze your guests.
The Flat Iron Steak
This relatively unknown cut of meat was discovered recently and has taken the beef industry, restaurant industry and grocery industry by storm. The Flat Iron is called by some, the best cut of beef, this "new" steak is definitely worth a try. Get is fast, before it becomes the most expensive cut of beef.
This relatively unknown cut of meat was discovered recently and has taken the beef industry, restaurant industry and grocery industry by storm. The Flat Iron is called by some, the best cut of beef, this "new" steak is definitely worth a try. Get is fast, before it becomes the most expensive cut of beef.
Steak Doneness - From Rare to Well, How to Cook a Steak
Everyone likes there steak cooked a little different. Warmed through or burnt dry, there is a science to the perfect steak and knowing how to grill them to everyone's preference can be a challenge. Know the difference between medium and medium rare and you'll be ready to make everyone happy.
Everyone likes there steak cooked a little different. Warmed through or burnt dry, there is a science to the perfect steak and knowing how to grill them to everyone's preference can be a challenge. Know the difference between medium and medium rare and you'll be ready to make everyone happy.
Steak Toppers - A great way to top off a great steak
If you want to add something special to a steak try a steak topper. Whether it’s just a pile of mushrooms or a fancy blue cheese sauce this is a great way to step up a steak, especially if it isn’t a great cut to start with.
If you want to add something special to a steak try a steak topper. Whether it’s just a pile of mushrooms or a fancy blue cheese sauce this is a great way to step up a steak, especially if it isn’t a great cut to start with.
The Mexican Steak - More than just a great steak
The Mexican Steak is more than just a great steak, it is the beginning of a great meal. By marinating and seasoning steaks for the grill you have everything you need for everything from Fajitas to Carne Asada
The Mexican Steak is more than just a great steak, it is the beginning of a great meal. By marinating and seasoning steaks for the grill you have everything you need for everything from Fajitas to Carne Asada
Flat Steaks - The Three Beef Kings of Flavor
These are the exceptions to all the other steaks. They stand alone, literally and while tough and desperately needing a good marinade, these steaks are rich in beef flavor and perfect for the grill. Learn about the Flank, Skirt and Hanger steaks and then go out and grill them, hot and fast of course.
These are the exceptions to all the other steaks. They stand alone, literally and while tough and desperately needing a good marinade, these steaks are rich in beef flavor and perfect for the grill. Learn about the Flank, Skirt and Hanger steaks and then go out and grill them, hot and fast of course.
London Broil - If you think you know what this is, you’re probably wrong
This classic cut of meat, isn’t a cut of meat, it’s a method of preparing a steak. The true, London Broil is actually a marinated Flank Steak, broiled or grilled. But as with many things that really catch on various cuts of meat have come to be known as London Broil, typically any lean, less tender cut.
This classic cut of meat, isn’t a cut of meat, it’s a method of preparing a steak. The true, London Broil is actually a marinated Flank Steak, broiled or grilled. But as with many things that really catch on various cuts of meat have come to be known as London Broil, typically any lean, less tender cut.
Steak: Grilling Perfection
Step by step instructions for grilling the perfect steak. There is an art to the perfect steak and you'll need practice and the right process to achieve it.
Step by step instructions for grilling the perfect steak. There is an art to the perfect steak and you'll need practice and the right process to achieve it.
Steak: Flavor & Seasonings - Get the most out of your steak with the right flavors
Not all steaks are created equal and so you need to know how to treat each different cut. A truely great steak needs little if any additional flavor, other steaks need marinades and some flavor to bring out their strengths. Whether you marinate, rub or sauce your steak you need to know how and when to do it to get the most for your money.
Not all steaks are created equal and so you need to know how to treat each different cut. A truely great steak needs little if any additional flavor, other steaks need marinades and some flavor to bring out their strengths. Whether you marinate, rub or sauce your steak you need to know how and when to do it to get the most for your money.
About Steak
Your one stop resource for selecting and grilling the perfect steak.
Your one stop resource for selecting and grilling the perfect steak.
Beef Tri-Tip
Beef’s best kept secret is this relatively inexpensive, yet tender and taste steak cut from the bottom half of the sirloin. You may have to search for this cut, but it is definately worth the work. Try marinating then give them a quick sear before finishing them off on a low temperature. Tender and tasty.
Beef’s best kept secret is this relatively inexpensive, yet tender and taste steak cut from the bottom half of the sirloin. You may have to search for this cut, but it is definately worth the work. Try marinating then give them a quick sear before finishing them off on a low temperature. Tender and tasty.
The Delmonico Steak
When Delmonicos of New York introduced Americans to this wonderful rib-eye steak it became so famous that the cut has become synonymous with the restaurant. That is why today you can walk into a butcher and order up a Delmonico steak and get the best steak of them all.
When Delmonicos of New York introduced Americans to this wonderful rib-eye steak it became so famous that the cut has become synonymous with the restaurant. That is why today you can walk into a butcher and order up a Delmonico steak and get the best steak of them all.
How to Grill Steaks
Step by step directions for grilling steaks.
Step by step directions for grilling steaks.
How to Select a Steak
Step by step directions that teach you how to select the right steak.
Step by step directions that teach you how to select the right steak.
The Italian Steak
The secret of Bistecca and other grilled steaks from Italy.
The secret of Bistecca and other grilled steaks from Italy.
The Japanese Steak
Grill your steak the Japanese way.
Grill your steak the Japanese way.