Cooking Techniques

How to Pan Sear Skirt Steak

photo by brandonmatzek licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Skirt steak is a long, thin cut of steak that comes from the plate section of a cow, which sits below the ribs. Although skirt steak is certainly...

How to Pan Sear Flat Iron Steak

Photo by Ryosuke Hosoi licensed under CC BY 2.0 Flat iron steak is long and thin, similar to flank and hangar steak. Therefore, it's a good choice for pan searing because it cooks quickly without ...

How to Pan Sear Porterhouse Steak

Photo by Neeta Lind licensed under CC BY 2.0 If you've ever tried a porterhouse steak, you probably already know that this massive cut of beef is one of the tastiest there is. However, its final r...

How to Pan Sear T-Bone Steak

Even if you've pan-seared other steak cuts, tackling the T-bone offers a new set of challenges. Because it's technically two steak cuts in one and because it has a large bone running through its ...

5 Easy Steps to Cook a Perfect Steak

  You're on your way to becoming a grilling expert with this short video on how to handle, prepare, and cook your steaks. In just 5 easy steps, get ready to rule the kitchen and wow your guests! ...

How to Make a Flavorful Sauce from Steak Drippings

Photo by Tim Pierce licensed under CC BY 2.0 Most steaks are perfect just the way they are. There's no need for gravy, steak sauce , or any spices that cover up the beefy flavors you love, save fo...

How to Reverse Sear Flat Iron Steak

Flat iron steak comes from the muscled shoulder area of a cow. Although this area gets a workout, the way a butcher cuts flat iron keeps it surprisingly tender. However, it's still a relatively t...

How to Reverse Sear Skirt Steak

The long and skinny skirt steak may not look like those bulky, mouthwatering steaks at the local steak restaurant, but that doesn't mean it's unworthy of your dinner plate. In fact, skirt steak c...

How to Reverse Sear Porterhouse Steak

You might have thought that the only way to sear a porterhouse steak — or any steak, for that matter — was to crisp it up in a pan first and then finish it off in the oven if it needed some more ...

How to Reverse Sear Flank Steak

Flank steak comes from the abdominal area of a cow, so as you'd expect, it can become tough if not cooked properly. That's because of its muscle content that needs some extra TLC during the cooki...

How to Sous Vide Filet Mignon

At Chicago Steak Company, our goal is to make our steaks work for you in whatever ways you and your family want to enjoy them! We’re introducing you to a brand new way to enjoy our incredible file...

How to Sous Vide Picanha Steak

Photo by Wesley Fryer licensed under CC BY 2.0 Picanha steak is unique in that it has a layer of fat, known as a fat cap, on its outer side. Although many cuts get the fat trimmed off, this cut of...