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Should I Marinate Steak Before Cooking?

Some steak recipes call for marinating a steak before cooking it. This method does take more time than pulling steak from the refrigerator and cooking it, so you might naturally wonder if it’s worth the extra time and if it’s…

seasoned ribeye steak

How to Season Ribeye Steak

You’ve bought an incredible ribeye steak, and you’re ready to toss it onto the grill or your favorite cast iron skillet. But, wait! You’re not going to start cooking a ribeye without some steak seasoning, are you? Of course not.…

What is Cube Steak and How Can I Cook with It?

Photo by Kurman Communications, Inc. licensed under CC BY 2.0 You see both ground beef and cube steak in the meat department: What’s the difference and what one do you purchase? These two types of beef may look similar on the shelves, but they’re…

seasoned steak

How to Season Your Steak

You see it mentioned in every steak recipe: Use seasoning on your steak before you cook it. Usually, that seasoning is kosher salt and black pepper, but some recipes call for a steak rub, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme,…

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The Best Thickness for Your Steak

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,…

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Can I Feed Steak Bones to My Dog?

Your dog is part of your family, so of course, you want them to be happy, healthy, and enjoy getting treated once in a while. Dogs and bones seem to go hand-in-hand, with bones being many dogs’ most prized possessions. …

The Best Tips for Storing Meats

The ins and outs of food safety and storage is knowledge essential for any meat-lover. All meats pose significant risks when not handled properly.  Most people have suffered, or know someone who’s suffered, a major bout of food poisoning –…