Boston. You can’t say the name of this East Coast powerhouse of tradition and history without the signature inflection that’s less of an accent and more rite of passage for long time Boston residents. That tendency towards tradition and the…
Author: Derek Jacobson
With over a decade spent writing about steak, grilling, and the fine art of flame-kissed perfection, Derek is on a lifelong quest to master the ribeye—because good things come to those who sear. When not typing up tips or testing marinades, you'll find them chasing the elusive perfect crust on their favorite cut: the mighty ribeye.
Photo by Hotel du Vin & Bistro licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Peanut butter and jelly. Yin and Yang. Eggs and ketchup (hey, don’t judge). Some pairings just naturally seem like matches made heaven. This is especially true for food combinations where tastes, textures…
Source: rpavich licensed under CC BY 2.0 When you buy prime rib online, you run the risk of it being frozen without using quality freezing standards, or even arriving completely thawed before it reaches your home. That is, if you…
Photo by BlackRiv licensed under CC0 Unless you’ve been under a meat hating rock your entire life, you’ve probably heard at least one friend family member or celebrity TV chef wax poetic about the tastiness that is a ribeye steak. …
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 learning process as simple…
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, and let your dinner cook…
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 clean the grill to get it…
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 lovely crust on the outside that…
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 think things really started heating up when they learned how…
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 point, which is that life is…
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 are just looking to impress your…
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 can think of to…
Print Recipe BBQ Steak Recipe Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Passive Time 2 hours Servings people Ingredients 1/2 cup EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce5 Garlic cloves2 tsp Sea salt1 tsp Black…
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 meat should be naked, un-sauced, cheesed or otherwise boosted with a heaping…
Photo by Cobanams licensed by CCO An excellent and easy steak sauce recipe, pepper sauce with steak is a classic pairing that will add a kick of rich flavor to your next steak dinner. The sauce also goes well with…
Nothing compliments a delicious gourmet steak meal quite like the earthy, savory flavor mushrooms bring to the table. This mushroom sauce recipe condenses that flavor and the result is a high-powered dose of deliciousness. This mushroom concoction gets extra points…