Cooking Techniques

Keep Your Grill Hot for a Tastier Autumn

Fall’s already a couple weeks old. The air’s getting cooler. The leaves are changing color. And grills across America have started their yearly hibernation. Wait. What?! Well, it’s true. The temper...

When (and Why) to Cut Against the Grain

You’ve probably heard it a million times before: slice against the grain. If you’re like many steak lovers (including some of us here at Steak U), you might have heard and even followed this advi...

Charcoal vs. Gas Grills: The Great Debate

photo by samuelemunemu32 licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Is a Charcoal or Gas Grill Better for Steak? In meat-loving circles, few topics get argued more intensely or more often than charcoal vs. gas g...

Steak Seasoning and Flavor (Part II)

While high-end steaks usually ask for minimal seasonings, the perfect dry rub or marinade can elevate your steak to an entirely new level. Now, in Part II of our intro into seasoning and flavor, ...

Cooking Steak With Sous-Vide

Photo by Naotake Murayama licensed under CC BY 2.0 What Is Sous-Vide Cooking? When you value great...