It’s tough to beat a filet mignon hot off the grill, but grilling steak isn’t always the easiest or most convenient option. Try pan-seared filet mignon instead when you want a home-cooked filet mignon without the fuss of firing up…
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.
The long and skinny skirt steak may not look like those bulky, mouthwatering steaks at the local steak restaurant, but that doesn’t mean it’s unworthy of your dinner plate. In fact, skirt steak comes from one of the most flavorful…
Cut from the sirloin area of a cow near the place the T-bone and porterhouse come from, sirloin steak has plenty of the beefy flavor that steak enthusiasts yearn for. However, it can be relatively thin compared to some more…
There’s no turning back for Chicago Steak Company. We are committed to serving you the tastiest and most succulent steak you’ve ever imagined! Aging is the secret to a greater steak. The result is total enjoyment of our juicy, flavorful,…
There are seemingly infinite amounts of suggestions to improve the flavor of beef, but hardly any for improving the tenderness of beef. There are a different tips circulating online, but which ones actually produce consistent results? Many people know the…
Enjoying a high grade cut of beef is almost innate to being human. While there may be exceptions for a small number of people, the vast majority of human beings have enjoyed the taste, flavor, and nourishing properties for thousands…
It has probably crossed your mind a few times – how exactly do the pros cook a perfect steak every time? On top of that, how do they make it look so easy? We are going to answer those questions…
They say if you’ve had juicy steak burgers, you’ll never go back to a regular burger. The ridiculously juicy steak and burger combo will likely make your mouth water just by looking at it. Steak ‘n Shake is known as…
One of the qualities that we at Steak University love most about a gourmet Chicago Steak Company steak is its versatility and ability to accommodate various cooking styles. From the outdoor BBQ to indoor stovetop grills, a high quality, gourmet steak, such…
Photo by moiranazzari licensed under Pixabay License Have you ever been to a restaurant, ordered a ribeye, and had it delivered to your table on a wood plank? It’s possible that the wood isn’t just for show; the chef may…
At Chicago Steak Company, our goal is to make our steaks work for you in whatever ways you and your family want to enjoy them! Thanks to our friends over at ThermoWorks, we’re introducing you to a brand new way…