Grilling a steak can go one of two ways: it turns into a tender slab of smoky-flavored beef, or it becomes an overcooked hockey puck. Knowing the proper ways to grill a steak for full flavor and juiciness can help you turn your next cookout into a true success. Here at Steak University, we have all the information you need to make the most perfectly grilled steak, from knowing the requirements for cooking different cuts of steak to learning the proper techniques to cooking on different types of grills. Each small factor can make a big difference in how your final steak looks and tastes.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…
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Grilling a steak can go one of two ways: it turns into a tender slab of smoky-flavored beef, or it becomes an overcooked hockey puck. Knowing the proper ways to grill a steak for full flavor and juiciness can help you turn your next cookout into a true success. Here at Steak University, we have all the information you need to make the most perfectly grilled steak, from knowing the requirements for cooking different cuts of steak to learning the proper techniques to cooking on different types of grills. Each small factor can make a big difference in how your final steak looks and tastes.
Chicago Steak Company’s quality USDA Choice and USDA Prime steaks are the perfect choices for any grill. Full of flavor and perfected through our unique aging processes, our steaks are synonymous with the ultimate steak-grilling experience. But, you still need to know how to do it right. We provide the steaks and the knowledge so you can provide the perfect grilled steak.
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…
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…
Photo by Jill Shih licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Butcher’s Brief: Skirt steak is the diaphragm muscle. This cut of beef is frequently used in traditional Southwest grilling. Richly marbled skirt steaks have robust flavor, but must be cut against the grain to ensure…
Photo by Francesco Paggiaro licensed under CC0 1.0 The summer grilling season is right around the corner, so we’re going to start sparking your inspiration now. From healthy summer grill recipes to yummy BBQ ideas for summer get-togethers, Chicago Steak…
Photo by Skitterphoto licensed under Pexels License When it comes to grilling, there are must have tools and then there are nice-to-have accessories – you know, cool grill accessories that add a little more fun to your grilling sessions. We’re…
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…
Steak University Minute – How to sear your steak on a grill.
Learn how to cook delicious steak kebabs on the grill with this step by step instructional video from Chicago Steak Company.