Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Grilling a steak


“grilling Ny Strip, a Ribeye, or the Great Popular Classics, the T-bone and Porterhouse Steaks”


By: New Brunswick Steak Grilling


The New Brunswick Steak Company has one aim, which is to provide you with the highest-quality beef. We want you to eat great meals without fussing. When you’re grilling on a hot summer night, you don’t want to get hot under the collar trying to make up for inferior ingredients: great ingredients make for great meals. Cooking time is short when you’re grilling steak so you’ve got to start with a high-quality cut of beef. Grilling lower-quality meat can result in a disappointing meal. At the same time, you don’t want to empty your wallet to pay for expensive cuts of beef and then grill them into charred hockey pucks – that’s frustrating for everyone. Let the New Brunswick Steak Company guide you to how to grill the greatest grilled steaks, whether it’s for your big 4th of July celebration or just a beautiful summer evening on the patio.





Selecting the correct cut of beef is essential to successful grilling. You want to start with a cut that’s suited to the grill. Cuts that are suited to braising can also be grilled, but it’s very easy to wind up with a tough steak because these cuts want long, slow, moist cooking. The grill is the exact opposite: you’re cooking method is dry and hot. Focus on more tender cuts of beef that cook to perfection with speed.





You want a steak that’s not too thick (no more than 1 ½” inches), and well-marbled (low-fat cuts can become tough very quickly). Some people feel that the best beefy taste is found in cuts that leave the bone in, but this is a matter of preference.





The favored steaks for grilling are always available, aged to the height of flavor, at the New Brunswick Steak Company. What you’re looking for is a NY Strip, a Ribeye, or the great popular classics, the T-Bone and Porterhouse steaks. These are the cuts that will make your cookout a standout.





What these cuts have in common are that they’re just fatty enough to tenderize the meat while it’s cooking. Over the heat of a grill, the beef’s fat, which is naturally well-distributed throughout the steak, melts into the flesh. Oily marinades aren’t necessary with these cuts – a little salt and pepper are enough to help you turn these steaks into mouth-watering masterpieces. A dry rub of your favorite herbs and spices can make these steaks heavenly.





Other cuts of beef, like the top sirloin, can be grilled very nicely but need a little more attention before cooking. For a cut like the top sirloin, you’ll want to marinate the beef for several hours before grilling. The easiest way to marinate steaks is to create your marinade (some red vinegar or wine combined with your favorite herbs and spices make an easy and flexible marinade) and pour it into a large food storage bag. Place your steaks in the bag, seal it, and place in a big bowl. Keep the bowl in your refrigerator all day before you cook dinner. The acidic content of the marinade will help break down the fibers of these cuts of beef, and help it cook to perfection. You will want to be careful about cooking time with cuts like the top sirloin, but these cuts can make very worthwhile candidates for the grill, and shouldn’t be forgotten!





The New Brunswick Steak Company is also proud to offer you all-natural beef steaks. These cuts have no antibiotics or hormones added, and while they are less fatty than our other steaks, the aging process the New Brunswick Steak Company uses makes these selections very tender and flavorful. We can supply you with all-natural NY Strip (also known as Delmonico steak), Ribeye, and Top Sirloin steaks, all of which would make a lot of people happy at your grill this summer.





The New Brunswick Sampler, a popular selection here year-round, is a perfect collection to keep at hand when you’re planning your grilled meals. The New Brunswick Sampler offers you Porterhouse, Ribeye, and NY Strip steaks, as well as the Filet Mignon cut (perfect for a really special grilled dinner – a summertime birthday or wedding anniversary to celebrate, perhaps?). Whatever your grilling plans are this summer, you can turn to the New Brunswick Steak Company for the best steak around.






About the Author


At the New Brunswick Steak Co.we feature only USDA Prime beef for our premium dry aged steaks. Less than 2% of all beef raised in the US is good enough to be prime. We use an old world method of time, temperature, humidity and air flow to dry age our premium steaks to perfection, resulting in exceptional tenderness and savory beef flavor. Unlike most competitors who dry age the entire carcass, we select only the finest cuts of prime beef and age them with special care, to ensure the best dry aged product available. This extra time and attention to detail allows most of the moisture to be removed from each prime cut, leaving a concentrated savory beef flavor to tantalize your taste buds. Although dry aging takes longer and costs more than other types of aging, it will satisfy your craving for "One of the Best Steaks You'll Ever Eat!"



We also specialize in an all natural quality beef, with no added antibiotics or added hormones. We are dedicated to bringing you the best quality steaks, and committed to excellent service for all our customers.



Whether you grill, broil or pan fry, our lines of premium and all natural steaks will change the way you buy steak. We're so confident you'll love our steak that we offer a 100% money back guarantee.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Top Steakhouses in the US

Most Popular Steak Houses


By: David H. Urmann


A lot of steak houses offer the best tasting steaks for your desire. Ruth's Chris and Alfred's are one of the pioneers in the providing the best steaks in town.



A steak house is a restaurant which specializes in serving beef steaks. These restaurants are common in European countries and in the United States. A usual combination of a steak dinner includes rice, beans, and potato dish. Sometimes it comes with vegetables, mushrooms, and onion rings.



Steaks are slices of meat which are usually beef. In order to attain tenderness of the meat, it is usually chopped vertically to the fibers of the muscle. It is a common practice that steaks are served grilled. There are many types of steaks available. The most ideal part for steak is the tenderest part of the animal. Because of the qualities of steaks, it has higher price compared to ordinary meat. The most expensive among the steaks is the T-bone steak because of the large portion of meat served to an individual. This is the tenderloin part attached with a T-shaped bone.



Cooking a steak for a shorter time will produce juicier tastes while a longer cooking time will result in a drier and harder meat. However, longer time reduces the cholesterol content of the steaks and is beneficial to health. Let's get to know several of the most famous steak houses.



Ruth's Chris Steak House

This steak house is one of the most popular and the finest in the United States as well as other countries. Because of its success, it was able to establish 114 steak houses internationally. It is considered as one of the largest luxury steak houses beating other steak houses in terms of profit and operation. With Ruth's Chris' plentiful endorsements from famous personalities, it had become the talk of the town. In fact, the Travolta Family Entertainment awarded the restaurant the 2006-2007 Golden Icon Award as the Best Steak House Chain.



Ruth's Chris is known for its signature of keeping the best quality by serving only USDA prime steaks to its valued customers. In addition, the restaurant also serves fish, lamb, shellfish, and chicken. All of its branches have smaller rooms intended for private dining. An online reservation is also available for convenience. A dress code which is either business or casual is maintained.



Best Steak House

This steak house has been around since 1964 and has been serving high standard steaks in the Midtown Street Louis. Their specialties include steaks, chicken, pork chops, and burgers. They also serve other dishes like fish, shrimp, salad, and baked potatoes. Best Steak House also offers catering services for any event.



Edward's Steak House

This steak house is located at Historic Downtown Jersey City and delivers the best steaks in New York. The restaurant provides elegant and cozy atmosphere while serving the most delicious dishes to its customers. Edward's features specific places for private dining. Customers can also request specific menus for any occasion from their executive chef. The best wines are also served for wine lovers.



Besh Steak

Besh Steak comes with a spacious area that can accommodate 150 customers. It is located in New Orleans and is right in the middle of blue water like crystal puddles with splendid amber bar. The place is finely decorated with George Rodrigue's Blue Dog artwork. The interior of the steak house is a combination of a traditional steak house and New Orleans influence. The restaurant presents wine from the finest wineries in France and California.



Alfred's Steakhouse

This steak house was started by Alfred Bacchini in Broadway Street in 1928. He was the folks' most favorite waiter in San Francisco. Alfred then decided to open a steak house. The restaurant he established soon turned out to be very popular. Politicians and other well-known personalities became its regular customers.



Alfred's Steakhouse was then purchased by Arti Petri and his son Al in 1973. During the whole period, father and son worked hard for the business. They have kept up with the customary qualities that have made the restaurant well respected.



In 1997, Alfred's Steakhouse was moved to Merchant Street. After five months of reconstructing the new place, Alfred's was reopened to the public. The restaurant offers the tenderest and juiciest steaks in the area. The good flavor is achieved because Alfred's uses only corn fed beef with the right content of marbling. Through all the years of operation, Alfred's proved its distinction when it comes to steaks.


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Monday, February 1, 2010

12 ways to cook a steak

12 Ways To Fix Steak


By: David Beart


Sometimes we get in a rut and eat the same thing over and over again. Well, if you've been fixing steak for the past few years in the same old ways, it's time for your taste buds to come alive with flavor. It's time for your spirit to soar with joy when you stimulate your new taste buds in very different ways. Here are some ideas for you on different ways to fix steak.



1. Add a Touch of the Ocean



Cut a slit in a steak that's one and a half inches thick and stuff a raw oyster in it. Skewer the slit shut with a toothpick. Grill the steak in a skillet and then place the steak on a warm plate. Use the pan drippings to sauté scallions and garlic. Add a little oyster juice to the mixture, warm briefly in the pan and pour over the grilled steak. Warning: This one may be good for the sex drive!



2. Simplicity is Often Best



Brush steak with melted butter before grilling or barbecuing. Right before serving, add salt and pepper.



3. Garlic Lovers Will Love This One



Cut garlic cloves in half. Rub garlic cloves on both surfaces of the raw steak. Cook steak over fire until done. Add sautéed onions, garlic, and parsley on top of steak when finished.



4. Papaya Rubs Tenderizers the Meat



With ripe papaya strips in your hand, rub the fruit into both surfaces of the steak before cooking. Use the fruit side, not the outer peel side. Set the steak aside at room temperature for 10 minutes. Repeat process two additional times. Then cook. This one helps improve digestion.



5. Mushroom Stuffed Steak



When your heart tells you to fix a steak as a comfort food, mushrooms may help.



With a big 2-inch t-bone steak or porterhouse, make several slits into the meat large enough to stuff a teaspoon of mushroom into the slit. Soak fresh button mushrooms in water for 20 minutes, then drain and dice. Add a sprinkle of herbs such as basil, oregano, dill, and rosemary. Mix together. Spoon into the slits. Close slits with a toothpick. Cook steak. Serve with mushroom gravy or mushroom soup on top steak.



6. Breakfast Steak



While steak is grilling in the broiler or in a skillet, fry an egg in clarified butter in another small skillet. Use clarified butter; you've probably been using regular butter all these years! Cook the egg sunny-side up. When the steak is finished cooking to your preferred doneness, transfer it to a warm plate. Add the egg on top. With a little salt and pepper, you're ready to go.



7. Cowboy Style Outside on the Range



With all the ways to fix a steak, cowboys loved to fire up the campfire and add dried cow manure to the fire. After the fire is at the right temperature, add the steak to the grate about 4 inches away from the heat source. Salt and pepper to taste. One cowboy reported that he wasn't too thrilled about the preparation method until he tasted the steak. There were no leftovers that night!



8. Shake the Steak With Herbs



Get a plastic bag or ziplock bag. Add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, a few tablespoons of olive oil, a half cup wine, and herbs such as 1/2 teaspoon basil, oregano, summer savory, thyme, lemon pepper and salt. Just shake the herbs into the bag into a surprising combination. Add the steak to the bag. Shake, thus coating the steak with the mixture. Remove steak from bag and grill. This steak will be filled with flavor. You'll want to call all your friends and tell them how this one tastes.



9. Shake The Steak with Herbs and Flour



There are so many variations of how to fix steak it would amaze even your grandfather.



This time, get another plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup white wine, a few tablespoons of olive oil, a few tablespoons of flour, and herbs such as 1/2 teaspoon basil, oregano, summer savory, thyme, lemon pepper and salt. Add the steak to the bag. Shake, thus coating the steak with the mixture. Remove steak from bag and grill. Serve with a bottle of wine.



10. Love Anchovies? Fix a Steak with Them!



Fix your steak as usual, grilling it, broiling it or barbecuing it. When it's finished, add a salty topping of diced green olives with red pimento and anchovies.



11. Kiwi Peach Steak



Of all the ways to fix a steak, this is my favorite. Take one very ripe kiwi and one very ripe peach and dice into very small pieces. These fruits should be very juicy. Mix in a nonmetallic bowl. Use this as your marinade for the meat: add the steak to the bowl, covering the steak with the mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 6 hours. Then when you're read to cook the steak, wipe off the fruit from the steak and place on grill. Great flavor. Serve with peach pudding when you're feeling fruity!



12. Soy Sauce Standby



Use soy sauce as a marinade. Add up to 1/2 cup wine and kitchen herbs to the marinade. Soak steak in mixture for 30 minutes prior to cooking. Makes a very tasty steak.


About the Author


David Beart is the owner of the Professors House. This site covers relationships, family, cooking and other household issues.

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