Have you been looking for a new way to enjoy a turkey feast for the upcoming holidays? If so, you might want to hop on the smoked turkey trend. Even if you’re making turkey outside the holidays, smoked turkey can…
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 you likely think of beef first when you hear the word steak, there’s another option that deserves space on your grill. The humble ham steak becomes a surprisingly delicious treat when it’s grilled. The flavors come alive and the…
Most pork roasts are better suited to an everyday dinner than a special occasion. The pork rib roast is one great exception that deserves more attention than it receives. Cooking up an entire standing rib roast is often a challenge…
We’ve been introducing you to all kinds of smoked meat guides lately, including smoked beef short ribs, smoked pulled pork, and smoked top sirloin roast. This guide to smoking pork loin is sure to be another crowd-pleaser you’ll want to…
Pot roast sometimes gets a bad rap. Either you love it because you know how to cook it well, or you balk at the thought of it because you’ve been subjected to eating dry, overcooked, bland pot roasts in the…
While Picanha has a long history of being one of the most popular cuts of beef to grill or smoke in Brazil, it’s only now becoming popular in the US. If you’ve seen this type of steak available at your…
When you’re in the mood for steak but don’t want to heat up the grill, oven-cooked steak is an excellent alternative. Specifically, oven-cooked tri tip steak could become one of your new go-tos after reading this guide and learning to…
Air fryers soared into popularity just a few years ago. At first, home cooks tended to use them most for cooking frozen foods, like French fries and chicken strips, quickly and without needing to heat the home with a hot…
Spiral ham is an iconic part of a traditional holiday meal. For past holidays, you’ve probably warmed up the oven and let your spiral ham cook away until it’s ready. But what if we told you that you could smoke…
Cows aren’t the only animals that produce steaks. Fish steak is also a thing, and one of the most popular types of fish steak comes from swordfish, a mild-tasting fish usually found in tropical ocean zones. Swordfish steaks can be…
The slow cooker is a humble kitchen appliance that regularly enjoys periods of popularity and renewed interest. If you’ve been ignoring your crock pot for the last few years in favor of the grill or smoker, you might be making…
Looking for something different to add to your meal plan? Try lamb ribs. Lamb is known for its unique taste that’s gamier than chicken and pork and earthier than steak. And, yes, you can eat lamb just like you would…
Porterhouse steak is a unique cut of beef that includes two types of steaks: strip steak and tenderloin. It’s cut in the same way as the popular T-bone, but the porterhouse is larger in size. Don’t let this oversized piece…
Grilling may be your usual go-to method to cook T-bone steak, but it’s certainly not the only way to get this delicious cut ready to serve. In this guide, we’re going to talk about reverse searing and why it’s one…
In the vast world of beef, top round roast is one of the more affordable cuts that you might not think to buy if you’re looking for the cream of the crop. However, it’s somewhat underrated and should be added…
While steakhouses typically go for pan-seared or grilled sirloin steaks because they’re the quickest methods to use, home cooks love a good sous vide sirloin. Yes, this cooking method takes more time than others, but it’s worth the wait if…