Are you a true steak enthusiast if you don’t know what a picanha steak is? Well, yes, you probably are. And don’t feel bad if you haven’t heard of this cut because you’d be in the same group as many…
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Porterhouse steak is cut from the short loin, right at the meeting point of the top loin and tenderloin. This steak is cut from the same area as the popular T-bone steak and contains both a strip steak and a…
T bone steak, tomahawk steak, scotch fillet, tenderloin filet, Coulotte steak, sirloin steak, filet mignon, hanger steak, porterhouse — the list goes on and on for steak cuts and types of steak. Is there really that much of a difference…
You’ve bought an incredible ribeye steak, and you’re ready to toss it onto the grill or your favorite cast iron skillet. But, wait! You’re not going to start cooking a ribeye without some steak seasoning, are you? Of course not.…
If you’ve ever been to a steak restaurant and saw a massive slab of sizzling steak with a long bone hanging out its side brought to a table, you probably saw a tomahawk steak. The bones attached to the meat…
As your go-to source for everything steak, the team at Chicago Steak Company wants to answer a question we get asked often: Is a tenderloin steak the same as a perfect filet mignon? The two cuts appear to be similar…
What is flat iron? Is grilled flat iron steak easy to cook? If you’re new to the world of flat iron steak, what it’s used for, and how to cook it, this guide will set you on the right track.…
Are you looking for a new steak to add to your repertoire of meals? If so, you might have heard of the filet medallion but aren’t quite sure what it is. This cut is one of the lesser-known steak cuts,…
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…
Photo by Henner Zeller licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Getting the perfect filet mignon isn’t difficult to do, no matter what cooking method you choose for your filets. Beef filet mignon speaks for itself in terms of texture and flavor,…
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…
As your go-to source for everything steak, the team at Chicago Steak Company wants to answer a question we get asked often: Is a tenderloin steak the same as a perfect filet mignon? The two cuts appear to be similar…
