Why Steak Thickness Matters When it comes to buying great steak, steak thickness often gets overlooked. Between the best cuts, the best coloring, marbling levels, and USDA grading, there’s a lot to take into account with any given steak. So,…
Category: The Complete Guide to Beef Cuts
T-bone, prime rib, bone-in vs boneless. There are so many cuts of steak we hear about, but what are the differences between them? Do they really have any? And, if so, what are the best ways to cook them all? These are all things we want to help you with at Steak University. After all, if you spend your hard-earned dollars on delicious steaks, you should know what you’re dealing with.
Our guides to beef cuts will clue you in on all the important stuff. From steak cut comparisons (just what is the difference between a T-bone and Porterhouse steak, anyway?) to marbling to cut thickness and more, Steak University has it all spelled out for you. Take a look at our article, “Seeing Red: How Steak Gets Its Color” to learn how to pick out the best cuts of steak using its color. Then, turn it over to “Why Marbling Steak Matters,” which explains why those white lines are so important. From there, you can let us help you compare some of the most popular cuts of meat, debate about whether bone-in or boneless steak is better, and find out what thickness is the best for a tender, juicy steak.
A lot of people will try to tell you there isn’t a difference between a porterhouse steak and a T-bone steak. All it takes, they say, is one look at the same T-shaped bone – meat on one side, more…
Credits: Robspinella via Wikimedia Commons and Jun Seita via Flickr One of the most pressing questions for any steak lover: What’s better? Prime rib or filet mignon? Our answer: They’re both amazing cuts that are sure to delight you and…
Few steaks come close to the flavors and tenderness of top cuts of steak like the ribeye and filet mignon. Ribeye has long been known to steak lovers as the epitome of steak flavor they crave. The filet mignon is…
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…
Photo by tibi147cm licensed under Pixabay License Whether you want to compare prices, make sure you’re not getting swindled on your steak, or just want to splurge on one of the most expensive steaks in the world, you’ll find your…
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,…
Photo by BlackRiv licensed under CC0 Unless you’ve been under a meat hating rock your entire life, you’ve probably heard at least one friend family member or celebrity TV chef wax poetic about the tastiness that is a ribeye steak. …
So many cuts, so little time! Here at Steak University, we know how confusing it can be to learn the differences between the many cuts of steak out there. That’s why we’re dedicated to making the learning process as simple…
What Marbling Means for Your Steak When it comes to steak, no quality is so highly prized as marbling. From USDA inspectors, to Michelin-rated chefs, to backyard steak aficionados, if you ask what matters most in a quality cut, anyone…
Is the T-bone in your T-bone making your steak extra tasty? For decades, the steak world has been caught in a porterhouse-sized argument. On one side we have legions of chefs, grill-masters, and steak traditionalists who insist steaks taste better…