The main reason for using a steak marinade is to tenderize an otherwise less tender and probably cheaper cut of steak. The acid in the steak marinade tenderizes by breaking down the connective tissue of the steak. The steak marinade also adds flavor. The following steak marinade recipe is a very … [Read more...]
How long do I cook flat iron steak on the grill?
March 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Q. How long do I cook flat iron steak on the grill? A flat iron steak is a shoulder top blade steak which is cut from the chuck in such a way that eliminates the connective tissue that runs through the center. Each half of a flat iron steak resembles a flank steak in shape. These pieces are cut … [Read more...]
Making a t-bone steak tender
February 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Q. How do I make a t-bone steak more tender? The t-bone steak is cut from the center of the short loin. It has a moderate amount of bone and is very tender and succulent.There are two way you may make a t-bone steak more tender. You could mechanically tenderize it by pounding or cubing it. The … [Read more...]
Cooking steaks on the stove
February 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Q. Is there an alternative method for cooking steaks on the stove? Two methods for cooking steaks on the stove include pan frying (dry method) and braising (moist method) Pan frying is cooking steaks on the stove in a skillet or fry pan containing a small amount of fat or oil. Place fry pan over … [Read more...]