Photo by anoldent licensed by CC BY-SA 2.0 Coq au Vin is one of my all-time favorite meals bringing back child hood memories. Sitting around the dinner table with my family and sharing stories. This is the one that you…
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 RyanMcGuire licensed under Pixabay License Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, the same thing rings true for cattle. The debate over grain or grass fed beef has been ongoing, but there are…
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…
Choosing a steak that will fulfill your expectations can be difficult. However, it is made to be easier with the USDA grading system. While USGA graded beef consists of eight different levels, the more common USDA grade only has three.…
Cooking the perfect steak is dependent upon preference, but everyone can agree that there is nothing like the distinctive taste of a smoky barrel-cooked steak. The Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) is undoubtedly the most popular commercial barrel smoker on the…
Photo by mali maeder licensed under Pexels license At Steak University, we’re all about the giving. Whether it be advice, education or entertaining insights, we like to think we give our readers the unique gift of informative steak goodness with…
What Marbling Means for Your Steak When it comes to steak, no quality is so highly prized as marbling. From USDA inspectors, to Michelin-rated chefs, to backyard steak aficionados, if you ask what matters most in a quality cut, anyone…
This is one of my favorite summer steaks as you can use it as a salad topping, sandwich or crisp quesadilla. It will be even better with a nice glass of crisp Venho Verde. Serve with vine ripe tomatoes and grilled bread
Enjoy and Bon Appetit.
Photo by RyanMcGuire licensed under Pixabay License With Americans taking more of an interest in what they are consuming daily, many are turning to organic diets consisting of whole foods. This is because organic products are grown and developed naturally,…
At Chicago Steak Company we recognize the importance of sourcing well-raised beef. When a steak is classified as USDA Prime, it’s graded in the top 2% of all beef in the US. Our Prime steak is some of the best…