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Crispy Angus Beef Flat Iron Steak and Blue Cheese Salad

Photo by Kevin Harber licensed under CC 2.0 You are having a neighborhood dinner at your house and just got home from a long day at work. All you need to do is prepare your vegetables the day bef...

Store Bought vs Chicago Steak Company Steaks

The Internet has made all the difference in how the world shops. From clothing, to furniture and appliances, you can now order almost anything online. Recognizing the popularity of online ordering...

Chicken Coq au Vin Recipe

Photo by anoldent licensed by CC BY-SA 2.0 Coq au Vin is one of my all-time favorite meals bringing back child hood memories. Sitting around the dinner table with my family and sharing stories. Th...

What Makes a Naturally Tough Steak Tender?

Have you ever experienced the moment when you’re almost finished barbequing that perfect, extra-tender steak? You seasoned it perfectly, cooked it to absolute perfection, and can smell that smoky g...

What Cattle Eat Affect the Flavor of your Beef

Photo by RyanMcGuire licensed under Pixabay License Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, the same thing rings true for cattle. The debate over grain or grass fed beef has ...

Garlic Butter – Steak’s Not So Secret Crush

Photo by Kjokkenutstyr Net licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Readers here at Steak University should know by now that when it comes to steak, the more fat the better. Fat imparts flavor, juiciness and, ...

Steak Marinade Recipes

Photo by Tavallai licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Easy Tips and Tricks for Punching up the Flavor or your Favorite Cut of Steak If you took one glance at the title of this most recent addition to Stea...

Why Choose Upper 1/3 Choice of Beef

Choosing a steak that will fulfill your expectations can be difficult. However, it is made to be easier with the USDA grading system. While USGA graded beef consists of eight different levels, the...

Pit Barrel Cooking: The best barrel smoker on the market!

Cooking the perfect steak is dependent upon preference, but everyone can agree that there is nothing like the distinctive taste of a smoky barrel-cooked steak. The Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) is undou...

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Steak Lover in Your Life

Photo by mali maeder licensed under Pexels license At Steak University, we’re all about the giving. Whether it be advice, education or entertaining insights, we like to think we give our readers ...

Why Marbling Steak Matters

What marbling Means for Your Steak When it comes to steak, no quality is so highly prized as marbling. From USDA inspectors, to Michelin-rated chefs, to backyard steak aficionados, if you ask what...

Balsamic Marinated Steak