Source: Photo by Jun Seita licensed under CC BY 2.0 This article is all about blackened steak. You know, the kind that looks like it’s straight from the bayou. Cajun-inspired steak dishes often use the blackening technique to give steaks…
Category: Cooking
Cooking a steak is serious business. When you purchase high-quality steaks from Chicago Steak Company, you don’t want to risk overcooking it, drying it out, or missing out on serious flavor by cooking it incorrectly. Different cuts benefit from different cooking methods, so it’s a good idea to get acquainted with the best methods for your meats.
Here at Steak University, Chicago Steak Company provides helpful information to get you on the road to a perfectly cooked meal. Learn the differences between steak cuts and their best cooking methods. Find out the best ways to grill a steak for rampant flavor, incredible tenderness, and that smoky taste you crave. And, read about how we pan-fry steaks to absolute perfection.
Of course, nothing brings out the flavor of a steak more than some old-fashioned barbecuing or a delicious steak sauce that complements its natural flavors. Steak University also gives you some tips for cooking with condiments or marinades for best results. Now, bring on the meat!
You just bought the most expensive steak in the world and now you’re wondering how to cook Japanese Wagyu beef. You aren’t alone. Steak enthusiasts don’t feel complete without trying this immaculate piece of beef at least once in their…
Photo by Krista licensed under CC BY 2.0 One of the most confusing things about steak is learning what the different cuts are, what makes them unique, and where they come from on an animal. When you throw in a…
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. …
Photo by Taz licensed under CC by 2.0 The slow cooker or crock-pot is a miraculous piece of equipment for most busy families. Put your ingredients in, set it to the proper time and temperature, and let your dinner cook…
The Benefits of Cast Iron When you consider the qualities of a perfectly cooked steak, it’s easy to understand why a cast iron skillet steak is best. Delicious, juicy and tender steaks have a lovely crust on the outside that…
Photo by HolgersFotografie licensed under CC0 They say modern man really started advancing along the evolutionary track when they invented fire. While that may be true, at Steak University we think things really started heating up when they learned how…
Photo by Skitterphoto licensed under CC0 Ketchup vs mustard. Cats vs dogs. Morning person vs night person. Coffee vs wine. Well okay, maybe that isn’t an either/or kind of deal but you get the point, which is that life is…
So you’ve got your first, third or maybe even tenth, shipment of high quality, gourmet Chicago Steak Company steaks sitting in front of you. Maybe you have guests coming over for dinner or you are just looking to impress your…
While in many parts of the U.S. it may be a bit…nippy…outside at the moment, at Steak University we can’t think of any reason that should slow down your grilling pursuits. There are few things we can think of to…
Photo by Alpha licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Before we delve into our newest flavor-filled Steak University article topic, first, a disclaimer. If you’re a steak purist, the type that believes that meat should be naked, un-sauced, cheesed or otherwise boosted with a heaping…
Photo by Shelby L. Bell licensed under CC BY 2.0 At Steak University, we tend to stay away from the controversial topics and instead focus on education when it comes to all things beef. But in contrast to Democrats vs Republicans or red vs…
Photo by Michael Stern licensed under CC0 When it comes to the pursuit of the perfect steak, enthusiasts and amateur carnivorous connoisseurs alike will rush to tell you that medium-rare beef is best. Any more is, in fact, considered sacrilegious…
Have you ever experienced the moment when you’re almost finished barbequing that perfect, extra-tender steak? You seasoned it perfectly, cooked it to absolute perfection, and can smell that smoky goodness filling the air around you. You take the steak off…
Photo by Kjokkenutstyr Net licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Readers here at Steak University should know by now that when it comes to steak, the more fat the better. Fat imparts flavor, juiciness and, when allowed to cook properly, melts into the…
Photo by Tavallai licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Easy Tips and Tricks for Punching up the Flavor or your Favorite Cut of Steak If you took one glance at the title of this most recent addition to Steak University’s attempt at imparting beefy knowledge…