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.…
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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…
Cut from the plate section of a cow, skirt steak is long and thin compared to other steaks. You might hear it compared to a hanger steak or flank steak because their appearances are similar. Skirt steak can be tough…
Picanha steak comes from the top of the rump area of the cow, which is why it’s sometimes referred to as a rump cap. This piece of steak has a fat cap that covers its full length and typically stays…
Not all steaks look like they were destined for the cover of foodie magazines. Flat iron is one of those cuts that doesn’t always look as enticing as more decadent cuts, like the ribeye or New York strip. Still, it’s…
In the world of steak, there’s virtually no beef cut that’s as eye-catching and dominating as the rustic, meaty dry aged tomahawk. Tomahawk steak is easily one of a food photographer’s most prized pieces of meat, practically coming to life…
Top sirloin steak is a steakhouse staple. But what makes it so special? For starters, several cuts of steak come from the sirloin area of a cow, so there’s plenty of sirloin to go around. Therefore, it isn’t the priciest…
There are few steaks as well-known as a ribeye. This flavorful cut is one of the most common to find at your favorite steakhouse. It stands out on its own with a complementary side dish, like baked tomato or grilled…
There’s a lot of information out there about cooking steak, from the simple New York strip to the more challenging filet mignon. Most cooking instructions sound similar, even for different cuts: Let one side sear, carefully flip the steak, and…
Nothing really screams American like a good old-fashioned burger. Without a doubt, hamburgers are one of the staples and signatures of the United States. It’s an association that countries all around the world world tie to the states. The worldwide…
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 could make the argument steak has surpassed apple pie and baseball as America’s most well-known food – and eating it is debatably our national pastime. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published data in 2018 showing that…
When it comes to steak, perhaps the most enjoyable method of all time is firing up the BBQ. The alluring taste and powerful scent of smoke mingling with meat is enough to form a lifelong addiction for many. There’s something…
Perhaps you have mastered the art of pan-frying a steak, but grilling is kind of a ‘next level’ experience for you. Well, you have landed in the right place! We are going to go over the best way to marinade…
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…