You don’t need beef just to grace your table with delicious and meaty steaks. Slices of pork shoulder can satisfy your need for a filling main course while also helping you stretch your food budget even further. These steaks are…
Category: Cooking Techniques
Since you’re joining us here on Steak University, you value a great steak. Great steaks come from great traditions of cooking tips getting passed down through generations. There’s a reason several steak cooking methods have continued to live on in the world of steaks. They work! The right cooking method not only leaves your steak tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, but it also brings out the best flavors possible.
Admittedly, cooking steaks can be tricky, especially when there are several cuts to choose from that require a bit of tweaking from the way you cook others. Thickness, marbling, and the type of steak can all affect your cooking results.
So, Steak University comes to the rescue with its knowledge base of cooking techniques that is guaranteed to help you cook the perfect steak each time. Learn the difference between different cuts and how to cook them. Follow our “Cooking with Fire” series to learn the best grilling techniques. And, learn everything you ever needed to know about the best ways to sear, season, and smoke a steak. When you learn from us, you learn from the experts, so don’t be surprised if your friends start coming to you for steak advice.
While making your own burgers from scratch gives you lots of control over the final result, cooking frozen burgers can save some time when you’re in a pinch. Contrary to popular belief, you can even jazz up frozen burgers to…
Smoked turkey is just as delish for holiday feasts as it is for backyard gatherings. Dress it up or dress it down; either way, you’ll have an exceptional star of the dinner plate that you’ll want to keep refueling with.…
Burgers are a guaranteed party pleaser when you’re arranging your backyard barbecue. But while ground beef or steak is a classic option for meaty flavor, they just don’t fit everyone’s dietary preferences. Tossing some turkey burgers on the grill broadens…
Are you dreaming of juicy, meaty burgers but it’s too rainy or cold to spark up the grill? Turn to your humble kitchen oven to broil burgers instead. This cooking method is used by many fast food chains and fine…
When you’re craving something savory and satisfying but don’t want to fire up the oven, cooking a ham steak on the stove is the way to go. It’s quick, easy, and delivers a juicy, flavorful result every time. Plus, ham…
Do you want chicken wings that are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor, without heating up your oven? Cooking them in the air fryer might be the answer you’re looking for. This guide will…
Sharing a meal with a crowd shouldn’t leave you feeling stressed out from the challenge of cooking. While operating a grill can help you put out plenty of food over the course of an afternoon, it also leaves you tied…
While beef has reigned supreme on the grill for decades, it’s far from the only option for hearty flavor. Bison steaks offer a nutritious and flavorful alternative that you can try with ease thanks to the expansion in farming. The…
Cooking a T-bone steak in the oven is a straightforward yet rewarding process that delivers a perfectly seared, juicy cut of beef. This method is ideal for achieving restaurant-quality results at home, especially when grilling isn’t an option. By using…
When you order a steak from a restaurant, you’re blessed with having the finished product on your plate and ready to eat. You tell the waiter or waitress the level of doneness you’d like your beef, they relay that to…
You’ve likely heard of rare steak. You know, the kind that’s crisped up on the outside but bright red inside? It’s one of the most controversial ways to cook steak, but for those who love it, they really love it.…
Source: Bob Peters via Flickr licensed under CC BY 2.0 You prepared a delicious steak dinner, but, to your surprise, you have some tender, juicy steaks leftover. Your first thought is that you don’t want it going to waste, but…
Craving a juicy, flavorful turkey burger but want to skip the grill or oven? The air fryer might just become your new best friend for juicy and delicious turkey burgers. It’s quick, easy, and brings out the perfect crispiness in…
If you’re a steak die-hard, it’s pretty much a given that you have a favorite way to cook your steaks. Steak can be cooked using various methods, each offering a unique flavor and texture: Grilling provides a smoky flavor and…
The Art & Science of Preparing Steaks (Part I) Great steaks start with great seasoning and flavoring techniques. Whether you prefer a simple, pre-grill salting, a homemade marinade, or a thorough dry rub, your steak’s flavor rests (as always) on…