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…
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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…
If you’ve followed along with the Chicago Steak Company blog — better known as Steak University — you’ve probably seen some guides on sous vide cooking popular cuts of steak. This guide focuses on a cut that you don’t usually…
If you’re interested in trying out sous vide cooking with steak, then the strip steak is an excellent cut to try with. It’s a relatively simple cut to cook with just about any method, and a couple of hours in…
A favorite of true steak enthusiasts, T-bone steak is one of the largest cuts of beef. In fact, it actually holds two different types of steak on either side of the bone: the tenderloin and the strip steak. When you…
Known for its massive size — this cut could easily take up your whole plate — porterhouse steak includes a portion of tenderloin and a portion of strip steak. It’s a two-for-one deal that steak enthusiasts can’t get enough of,…
Ribeye is easily one of the most beloved types of steak, and it’s easy to find a way to cook it that yields tons of flavor every time. The sous vide method isn’t one of the most common to use…
Skirt steak is a long piece of beef cut from just under the cow’s rib section. It’s relatively thin compared to other steaks. Unfortunately, some people quickly write it off as being a tough, chewy piece because of its appearance.…
Tomahawk ribeye is surely a sight to behold on your plate. This eye-catching cut includes the popular ribeye, a steak cut that people love for its delicious taste and tender texture. However, unlike a regular ribeye, the tomahawk ribeye is…
There’s no reason to stand over a stove or grill to cook ribeye at home. One of the best methods for doing so is oven-cooked ribeye, which gives the steak a little time to cook on its own in low…