Cookouts are here full force and steak time is upon us again.

What kind of juicy cut of steak are you?

Do you like a sizzling rib-eye or a top choice filet mignon.  Here’s a guide for those carnivore that really want to sink their teeth into!

Rib Eye aka Delmonino Steak

- naturally tender cuts cook up juicy, having a rich flavor of caramelization.

- are sold bone-in and can be bought bone out as well.  Leaving the bone in gives the meat a more dramatic presentation.

- The lots of marbeling makes it self-basting.

- These steaks run pricey so look for cuts with a large “eye” and less surrounding fat.

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Top Round aka London Broil

- Very lean having a mild flavor.  it is slightly dense and chewy.

- It is in-expensive with no fat for trimming.  The shape of this steak allows it to easier to slice.

- Marinating this meat will tenderize it.

- Try not to overcook your meat, this will turn the meat into leather.

- Carve this meat against the grain.  This meat is great in sanwiches, definitely a “Best Buy.”

Skirt Steak aka Fajita Steak

- This meat is juicy and flavorful.  Quick cooking and easy to grill.

- Due to firm grains that allow the meat to soak up the seasonings, this meat is great for dry rubs and marinades.

- Best served rare to medium-rare.  Cooking longer will toughen the meat.

** This cut is a “Best Buy as well.”

Filet Mignon aka Tenderloin Steak

- This steak has a mild flavor.

- This meat is expensive, unlike the other cuts before.

- This meat does not need to be trimmed and doesn’t shrink much when cooking.

- Try to avoid acidic marinades they will destroy the fine grain and turn the meat mealy.

- Best eaten rare or medium.

- This meat is great cold and chopped up due to its tender parts.

Strip Loin aka Strip Steak or New York Strip Steak

- This meat is known as a beef lover’s steak.

- This meat is low maintenance, cooks evenly, easy on the grill, broil or pan.

- Serve rare or medium-rare.  Meat will turn mealy if overcooked.

T-Bone Steak

- A “steakhouse” lovers choice of meat.

- A juicy strip of meat.

- The bone adds much flavor to the meat and seals in the juices.

- Those that love sucking on the bone at the end of the meal knows that this meat is the best!

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