Storing steak in the refrigerator or freezer can slow down the spoiling process if you’re not going to eat it right away. Using plastic wrap or airtight containers can help preserve the freshness of steak and prevent spoilage. However, neither…
Category: Steak 101
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…
It’s a well-known adage, handed down from meat lovers from generations past, that “A good steak is cooked to no more than medium rare.” In fact, you might even consider a medium rare steak the perfect steak. While some steak…
You see both ground beef and cube steak in the meat department: What’s the difference and what one do you purchase? These two types of beef may look similar on the shelves, but they’re entirely different cuts. Cubed steak often…
Do you want to try some incredible Wagyu beef, but have no idea what to make of the wagyu grading system? You aren’t alone! The system can be confusing for those who aren’t familiar with it. Fortunately for you, Chicago…
If you’re a steak fan — which you likely are if you’re joining us on Steak University — then you probably know that there’s a lot more that goes into a good steak than meets the eye. Not only do…
We’ve all been there. You’ve taken out that luscious T-Bone steak you’ve been dreaming about eating and defrosted it completely. Yet you’re just too busy tonight and the next few days to get the grill started up. Can you just…
It’s always the season for delicious steak, but grilling season is a steak lover’s dream. A charcoal or gas grill allows for a flavor you just can’t get by other means, especially when it comes to steak tips. These smaller,…
Your dog is part of your family, so of course, you want them to be happy, healthy, and enjoy getting treated once in a while. Dogs and bones seem to go hand-in-hand, with bones being many dogs’ most prized possessions. …
The ins and outs of food safety and storage is knowledge essential for any meat-lover. All meats pose significant risks when not handled properly. Most people have suffered, or know someone who’s suffered, a major bout of food poisoning –…
As any grocery store can tell you, the redder the steak, the faster it sells. One look at a meat counter, and it’s not hard to understand why. Our brains have been wired to connect that rosy-red color with quality…
Eating too much of just about anything isn’t necessarily good for the body. As much as we love thick, tasty steaks for dinner, it’s a good idea to remember that a serving size of beef is only 3-oz., which is…