What is your favorite cut of steak?

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Reading this thread at lunch time is a mistake

Obviously

 

[brett05]

I hear many dissenting views on resting meat.

Anything from
"It does nothing, resting the meat is a myth that has been proven false"

to "It is vital and must be done to ensure you don't lose all the moisture in the meat when you slice it"

Science behind it is it allows the juices to settle thru the meat instead of trying to escape when it's heated. Test it yourself. It brought my steaks up another level when I rested them.

 

[Ares]

Science behind it is it allows the juices to settle thru the meat instead of trying to escape when it's heated. Test it yourself. It brought my steaks up another level when I rested them.

I mean I wind up resting meat for various reasons, but I figure there isn't much downside to it... even if it turns out to be a placebo effect.

 

[brett05]

I mean I wind up resting meat for various reasons, but I figure there isn't much downside to it... even if it turns out to be a placebo effect.

You can cut it right away or wait five minutes which is what is recommended. I mean it's still steak

 

[Houston]

Tettegouche

 

[Scoot26]

Science behind it is it allows the juices to settle thru the meat instead of trying to escape when it's heated. Test it yourself. It brought my steaks up another level when I rested them.

I've read science that says it doesn't really do anything. So for me it usually ends up depending where it cook the meat.
If I cook it outside on the grill chances are it's going to rest for a few minutes. If I cook it on the stove, I'm devouring that steak instantly. I haven't really noticed a difference other than one is hotter than the other.

:shrug:

 

[brett05]

I've read science that says it doesn't really do anything. So for me it usually ends up depending where it cook the meat.
If I cook it outside on the grill chances are it's going to rest for a few minutes. If I cook it on the stove, I'm devouring that steak instantly. I haven't really noticed a difference other than one is hotter than the other.

:shrug:

Like I said, take two of the same cuts, let one rest and the other not. If you don't see the difference, you don't have the sensitivity for it which is fine.

 

[Ares]

Like I said, take two of the same cuts, let one rest and the other not. If you don't see the difference, you don't have the sensitivity for it which is fine.

Scoot eats steak like a savage heathen.

 

[brett05]

Here's a link that says 10 minutes

https://www.seriouseats.com/2009/12...d-lab-the-importance-of-resting-grilling.html

 

[fatbeard]

I like all cuts and each has their pluses and minuses. It's nice to go to a place like Fogo De Chao where you can get the various flavors.

I also get my steak done based on the quality of the restaurant. So Fogo, Blue to rare. A place like Applebees, Medium. Denny's type, cook it thoroughly or better yet I skip it all together.

Now skirt steak/arrachera I have that cooked well. It's so fiberous and thin (after my butcher trims, fillets, and then tenderizes, that it cooks quick and you can taste the natural salts of the meat when it gets that char on the outside.

I've stopped buying steaks at any place that's not a dedicated steakhouse or a very upscale restaurant. Too many bad experiences, and there's nothing worse than an awful steak. Even at budget options like Outback the quality has gone way down from 10 years ago. I used to be able to get consistently decent steaks there, at least in California. Now I feel like it's a total crapshoot.

 

[brett05]

I've stopped buying steaks at any place that's not a dedicated steakhouse or a very upscale restaurant. Too many bad experiences, and there's nothing worse than an awful steak. Even at budget options like Outback the quality has gone way down from 10 years ago. I used to be able to get consistently decent steaks there, at least in California. Now I feel like it's a total crapshoot.

Oh I get that too. It's price though. If I had unlimited money, no issues. But the steaks I get from Tony's and Jewel has been very consistent for me.

 

[clonetrooper264]

My parents really do eat steak this way. I grew up with them burning steaks and serving it with ketchup. Thought that was how everyone did steaks until college.

I too grew up on these abominations of meat. So naturally, I didn't see what the big deal about steak was until I had my first "real steak" in college. Ribeye medium rare. Life changing moment

 

[Scoot26]

I too grew up on these abominations of meat. So naturally, I didn't see what the big deal about steak was until I had my first "real steak" in college. Ribeye medium rare. Life changing moment

I didn't eat steak that way until post college. My dad always thought everything needed to be well done or he'd die. Perhaps it was a generational thing.

Now he'll eat it medium. My mom will eat it rare and said she always would have if it weren't for my dad lol.

 

[Ares]

I didn't eat steak that way until post college. My dad always thought everything needed to be well done or he'd die. Perhaps it was a generational thing.

Now he'll eat it medium. My mom will eat it rare and said she always would have if it weren't for my dad lol.

You even character assassinate your Dad.... for shame Scoot, for shame.

:shibe:

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

I remember my dad sending back any steak he ever ordered if it had the slightest pink.

 

[clonetrooper264]

I didn't eat steak that way until post college. My dad always thought everything needed to be well done or he'd die. Perhaps it was a generational thing.

Now he'll eat it medium. My mom will eat it rare and said she always would have if it weren't for my dad lol.

I remember my dad sending back any steak he ever ordered if it had the slightest pink.

I think it is a generational thing. I've gotten my parents to readily admit that a rarer steak tastes better, but they're still uneasy about it because they're afraid of bacteria or whatever

 

[Scoot26]

You even character assassinate your Dad.... for shame Scoot, for shame.

:shibe:

Just waiting for you to slip up.

 

[Scoot26]

I think it is a generational thing. I've gotten my parents to readily admit that a rarer steak tastes better, but they're still uneasy about it because they're afraid of bacteria or whatever

It's a miracle they survived.

 

[xer0h0ur]

Okay, so you like steak obvi

I don't eat nearly as much steak as I used to before my diet and exercise regimen began. Chicken. Chicken everywhere. So when I do indulge its usually my go to favorite cut of steak.

 

[xer0h0ur]

I love the T-Bone too. My favorite is the strip more than the filet but the filet is a welcome accompaniment to the strip...always medium rare...and covered in ketchup!!

Just kidding about the ketchup of course!!! I almost take personal offense to people who put ketchup on steak although I am not sure why it bothers me...lol




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I honestly never understood the fascination with people putting any sauces on steaks. Never liked A1, never liked ketchup, not a god damn thing goes into my steaks aside from seasonings or marinades.

I am ashamed to admit I was one of those dummies that used to get their steak medium-well or well done. I love steak but I never liked bloody steaks. I learned to not give a shit about how it looks and instead enjoy the flavor, tenderness and juiciness of a medium rare steak.