The T-bone steak is a hearty cut, so it’s a natural fit for the grill. But what if there’s a foot of snow outside and you just can’t stand over the stove frying steaks in a pan yet again? Turn…
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Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is a smart way to serve this popular cut of steak. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your filet mignon with savory flavors or you just want to try something new, adding a slice of bacon or two…
Pork porterhouse steak, or porterhouse pork chop, is an incredibly delicious cut of meat that deserves its place at any dining table. They’re large, juicy, and flavorful cuts marbled with mouthwatering fat throughout. In this guide, we will tell you…
Smoked meats often top the charts for price when enjoyed at a high-end steakhouse. If you have a patio or backyard, you can set up a smoker that helps you create your own meat masterpieces at a fraction of the…
What is a Reverse Sear? Reverse searing is a steak cooking method that flips the traditional cooking of a steak upside down. Usually, when you cook a steak, you quickly sear it all over on the outside, and then lower…
Handling a whole ribeye roast shouldn’t intimidate you. Similar to a prime rib roast but minus the ribs, this cut was first popularized by The Delmonico Restaurant of New York. Get slice after slice of beautifully juicy and soft beef…
A smoked ribeye roast is an incredible addition to your weekly dinner menu. It’s extremely flavorful and tender, appeasing even the pickiest eaters. And, it’s definitely a showstopper if you’re looking for something that perks up the senses of your…
At Chicago Steak Company, we enjoy educating others on cooking different types of steak meals right in their kitchen because there’s simply no substitute for a good, home-cooked meal. This guide is all about the ribeye roast, cooked to medium…
Photo by Ernesto Andrade licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Steak is simple. You throw it on the barbeque or in the oven, flip it over half way through, and when it’s finally done cooking you cut into it and find that it’s grey, chewy,…
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, so it’s not easy to find a cooking method…
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…
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…