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Prime Rib vs Ribeye: Choices, Choices

So many cuts, so little time! Here at Steak University, we know how confusing it can be to learn the differences between the many cuts of steak out there. That’s why we’re dedicated to making the ...

Creating the Perfect Slow Cooked Beef

Photo by Taz licensed under CC by 2.0 The slow cooker or crock-pot is a miraculous piece of equipment for most busy families. Put your ingredients in, set it to the proper time and temperature, an...

Spring Cleaning Tips: How to Clean a Grill to Optimize Performance

Credit: Javier Alvarez It’s almost that time of year we can’t wait for: backyard fires, bathing suits, and good old barbecue! But, with all that awesome stuff comes some reality, too. It’s time to...

Grilling with a Cast Iron Skillet: The Secret to a Perfectly Seared Steak

The Benefits of Cast Iron When you consider the qualities of a perfectly cooked steak, it’s easy to understand why a cast iron skillet steak is best. Delicious, juicy and tender steaks have a lov...

Cooking with Fire Part 2: Gas Cooking and Grilling

Photo by HolgersFotografie licensed under CC0 They say modern man really started advancing along the evolutionary track when they invented fire. While that may be true, at Steak University we t...

Cooking with Fire Part 1: Grilling with Charcoal

Photo by Skitterphoto licensed under CC0 Ketchup vs mustard. Cats vs dogs. Morning person vs night person. Coffee vs wine. Well okay, maybe that isn’t an either/or kind of deal but you get the ...

Best Way to Cook a Steak

So you’ve got your first, third or maybe even tenth, shipment of high quality, gourmet Chicago Steak Company steaks sitting in front of you. Maybe you have guests coming over for dinner or you ar...

How to Barbecue The Perfect Steak

While in many parts of the U.S. it may be a bit…nippy…outside at the moment, at Steak University we can’t think of any reason that should slow down your grilling pursuits. There are few things we...

How to Punch Up the Flavor of Your Gourmet Steaks with Steak Sauce

Photo by Alpha licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Before we delve into our newest flavor-filled Steak University article topic, first, a disclaimer. If you’re a steak purist, the type that believes that...

Bison vs Beef Steak: The Great Meat Debate

Photo by Shelby L. Bell licensed under CC BY 2.0 At Steak University, we tend to stay away from the controversial topics and instead focus on education when it comes to all things beef. But in co...

How to Dry Age Your Steaks - Beef Thats Better with Age

Photo by Filipe Fortes licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Prime. Choice. Select. USDA approved. Gourmet. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious…. Okay, so maybe we made that last one up, but each of the...

Why Medium Rare is Always the Perfect Steak Temperature

Photo by Michael Stern licensed under CC0 When it comes to the pursuit of the perfect steak, enthusiasts and amateur carnivorous connoisseurs alike will rush to tell you that medium-rare beef is b...