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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.
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