Looking to make your steak taste amazing? The best cowboy butter recipe is here to help. It’s a mix of herbs, spices, and condiments that boost your steak’s flavor. Every bite becomes a memorable moment. This sauce not only adds…
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!
Since the filet mignon is one of the most popular steak cuts all over the world, it’s not surprising that steak enthusiasts want to know the best way to cook it. One of the most-asked questions we get, in fact,…
There’s no need to become a world-renowned chef to cook pork steaks in the oven. This flavorful and affordable alternative to the usual pork chops benefits from the slow cooking offered by an oven. Similar to how you bake pork…
Have you bought a high-quality strip steak and are now deciding what to do with it? We suggest using this delicious cut of beef to make a pan-seared strip steak dinner. Strip steak stays tender and juicy when seared quickly…
Learning how to cook ribeye in a pan is as easy as following four simple steps that deliver on texture and flavor. Using medium heat is crucial for even cooking and achieving a brown, caramelized exterior. Whether you love bone-in…
Cooking a T-bone steak in the oven is a straightforward yet rewarding process that delivers a perfectly seared, juicy cut of beef. This method is ideal for achieving restaurant-quality results at home, especially when grilling isn’t an option. By using…
When you order a steak from a restaurant, you’re blessed with having the finished product on your plate and ready to eat. You tell the waiter or waitress the level of doneness you’d like your beef, they relay that to…
The Science of Braising Braising is a moist-heat cooking method that produces exceptionally tender and flavorful beef. This section unravels the science behind what makes braised beef so melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Understanding the key principles helps explain why tougher cuts suit…
Source: Bob Peters via Flickr licensed under CC BY 2.0 You prepared a delicious steak dinner, but, to your surprise, you have some tender, juicy steaks leftover. Your first thought is that you don’t want it going to waste, but…
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,…
If you’re a steak die-hard, it’s pretty much a given that you have a favorite way to cook your steaks. Steak can be cooked using various methods, each offering a unique flavor and texture: Grilling provides a smoky flavor and…
The steak aisle. There’s no doubt we love this section of the local supermarket. But it can also be an overwhelming experience. What cuts of steak are the best? How can you tell a good cut from a bad one?…
A true American dinner, the Pot Roast has been a part of Sunday evenings for millions of families over the last few decades. The popularity of a roast dinner has declined somewhat in recent years, but it’s still one of…
The Flank steak is cut from the abdominal muscles lower on the cow, giving it a well-developed flavor at an affordable price. It’s often chosen primarily for uses like making beef jerky or steak fajitas. Yet this cut is also…
Pork butt steaks, also known as Boston butt steaks, are a flavorful and versatile cut of meat that can be prepared using several cooking methods. Whether you prefer the oven, stove, grill, crock pot, or air fryer, there’s always a…
Flat iron steak comes from the shoulder area of the cow, a part that’s exercised well. Although it comes from a muscley area, it actually yields some of the most tender steak when cooked properly. For this cut, it’s all…