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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is it possible to order the poster of the cuts of meat on your website?
It may be possible to do that on the official site that I used it from but not sure. 🙂