Photo by Jon Gales licensed under CC BY 2.0 It’s probably not often that you find yourself unable to finish that ribeye you cooked. But there might be the occasional time you go a little overboard and prepare more than…
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Picanha steak is cut from the top of the rump area, giving it an excellently blended texture with the right amount of chew and tenderness. The added fat cap covering the top of each picanha cut is an extra perk,…
Skirt steak is a long, thin cut of steak that comes from the plate section of a cow, which sits below the ribs. Although skirt steak is certainly not the most tender cut of beef, it’s exceptionally flavorful. The trick…
Flat iron steak is long and thin, similar to flank and hangar steak. Therefore, it’s a good choice for pan searing because it cooks quickly without needing extra time in the oven. Flat iron steak is also an excellent option…
If you’ve ever tried a porterhouse steak, you probably already know that this massive cut of beef is one of the tastiest there is. However, its final result largely depends on how it was cooked. Overcooking it, for example, could…
Even if you’ve pan-seared other steak cuts, tackling the T-bone offers a new set of challenges. Because it’s technically two steak cuts in one and because it has a large bone running through its center, it cooks differently than other…
You’re on your way to becoming a grilling expert with this short video on how to handle, prepare, and cook your steaks. In just 5 easy steps, get ready to rule the kitchen and wow your guests! Video Transcript: How…
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…
Flat iron steak comes from the muscled shoulder area of a cow. Although this area gets a workout, the way a butcher cuts flat iron keeps it surprisingly tender. However, it’s still a relatively thin steak, so if you don’t…
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…
You might have thought that the only way to sear a porterhouse steak — or any steak, for that matter — was to crisp it up in a pan first and then finish it off in the oven if it…
Flank steak comes from the abdominal area of a cow, so as you’d expect, it can become tough if not cooked properly. That’s because of its muscle content that needs some extra TLC during the cooking process. Reverse searing is…
Picanha steak is unique in that it has a layer of fat, known as a fat cap, on its outer side. Although many cuts get the fat trimmed off, this cut of steak is known for it. Therefore, we leave…
Flat iron steak is one of the newer cuts to become mainstream. Cut from the shoulder area, it used to be considered a waste cut because it was too full of connective tissue to eat. However, experts have learned how…
Skirt steak is a popular choice for dishes that require thinner slices of steak, like fajitas or steak salads. When cooked properly, skirt steak has an excellent chew and flavor. However, its thin profile can make it easy to overcook…
Some steak cooking methods leave you wondering how to get a tender pink middle without overcooking the outside. Sous vide leaves the guesswork out of the equation by cooking flank steak in a water bath to allow for even cooking…