Current Events > salt, pepper, and butter are literally the only things you need to cook a steak

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rubs suck

i guess some rosemary and thyme is alright tho
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well, and steak.
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Why do people get so elitist over steak?

Especially HUUUUUUUUU IF U USE STEKA SAUCE IT IS AN INSULT TO THE CHEF.

maybe it means i like steak sauce.
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Dont forget to marinate in mayo or ketchup
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Agree with this, if you have a quality cut and good grill. Rubs are generally a good way to mask the poorer quality of steak.
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_____Cait posted...

maybe it means i like steak sauce.

Thats what bread is for
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I like using a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.
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The Admiral posted...

Agree with this, if you have a quality cut and good grill.

ive been searing mine in cast iron lately since i cant use the grill as much due to weather

its glorious
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ManSpread posted...

The Admiral posted...

Agree with this, if you have a quality cut and good grill.

ive been searing mine in cast iron lately since i cant use the grill as much due to weather

its glorious

Quality skillet works well too.
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Just drop a liter of ketchup on that shit and call it a day
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Schwarber posted...

Dont forget to marinate in mayo or ketchup

What
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Medussa posted...

well, and steak.

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Make sure you take it out of the fridge at least 30m prior to cook time to bring it to room temp (longer for steaks over an inch thick), and pat the meat surface dry with paper towels. This allows a more even crust on your sear.

You forgot about the ketchup
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people who get mad over food are so stupid!!!! Just eat what you like!!!!

I like cutting a steak into cubes and then throwing it into the microwave until it's shriveled and chewy fucking hell that's delicious
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Yup. If you have the flexibility to dry age the meat, the final relevant ingredient is time.
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i like to slice a little pocket into it and fill it with ranch dresing
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DifferentialEquation posted...

I like using a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.

The Admiral posted...

Quality skillet works well too.

What cuts do you guys use?
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Mine always turn out poorly. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

I also can't cook hamburgers.
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The Admiral posted...

DifferentialEquation posted...

I like using a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.

The Admiral posted...

Quality skillet works well too.

What cuts do you guys use?

ribeye is my preferred cut 99% of the time
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The Admiral posted...

DifferentialEquation posted...

I like using a cast iron skillet for cooking steaks.

The Admiral posted...

Quality skillet works well too.

What cuts do you guys use?

Either ribeye or new york strip, the grocery store I go to seems to have them on sale fairly regularly so I'll just get them whenever they're available.

I've also been wanting to try out this: https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-L410-Pre-Seasoned-Sportsmans-Charcoal/dp/B00022OK2A

I got in clearance for $45 but just haven't gotten around to using it yet.
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It's the best way IMO.

Butter up a skillet
Heat butter to very hot
Rub salt and pepper on both sides of steak
Sear steak in skillet, 3-5 minutes on each side
Put in oven for 5 minutes or so

Perfection <3
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I also add a little bit of garlic powder.

I actually made the best filet mignons yesterday. Fucking melt in your mouth deliciousness. I was pretty proud.

Some tips: season it and let stand at room temp for about 30-60 min. Also baste the steaks as it cooks using a spoon, topping it with all the butter/juices. I also go by touch when cooking it, so I know its at medium rare. It should feel like it feels when you press the palm of your hand, under your thumb.

Cleo_II posted...

Also baste the steaks as it cooks using a spoon, topping it with all the butter/juices.

this is why ive been doing a skillet lately
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M_Live posted...

Butter?

Use butter to deglaze your pan after searing the meat and use spoon it and any drippings back over the steak in the pan.
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Butterfiles posted...

i like to slice a little pocket into it and fill it with ranch dresing

Damn I gotta try this
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ManSpread posted...

Cleo_II posted...

Also baste the steaks as it cooks using a spoon, topping it with all the butter/juices.

this is why ive been doing a skillet lately

Yup I only do it on a skillet.

I also prepare a pan sauce after using shallots, garlic, white wine, Dijon mustard and butter.

Who cooks steak on a skillet?

Use a grill or GTFO

MC_BatCommander posted...

Sear steak in skillet, 3-5 minutes on each side
Put in oven for 5 minutes or so

I'll give it a shot.
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DoctorPiranha3 posted...

Who cooks steak on a skillet?

Use a grill or GTFO

You can get a sweet sear on a skillet. I also like being able to baste the steak. It makes it very moist and buttery. I cannot stand chewy steak.

Treat yourselves to hanger steak if your grocer/butcher sells it. It's known as arranchera in Mexican cuisine. It's a cut that's full of flavor and far cheaper than filet mignon or tenderloin.

Ok on a serious note, do people really use butter to cook steak? must be a north america thing, i honestly only use butter for fish, butter and lots of black pepper.
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Cookie Bag posted...

Ok on a serious note, do people really use butter to cook steak? must be a north america thing, i honestly only use butter for fish, butter and lots of black pepper.

I believe it originates from French cuisine.

It helps cook the juices into the steak better. Not just the spices but the delicious BLOOD (jk we all know it's not blood). It's an amazing finishing touch and makes the flavor richer. Professional steak houses do it for nearly every cut of steak.
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EnterTheTekken posted...

Cookie Bag posted...

Ok on a serious note, do people really use butter to cook steak? must be a north america thing, i honestly only use butter for fish, butter and lots of black pepper.

I believe it originates from French cuisine.

I believe so
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steak, salt, pepper, butter, oil and garlic
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gunplagirl posted...

EnterTheTekken posted...

Cookie Bag posted...

Ok on a serious note, do people really use butter to cook steak? must be a north america thing, i honestly only use butter for fish, butter and lots of black pepper.

I believe it originates from French cuisine.

I believe so

Yeah i studied french cuisine and stuff, i actually have a degree in cooking, as useless as it is, but we never used butter for meat.

We did make butter-based sauces though...
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Montreal steak seasoning yo
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Montreal seasoning is p delicious tho

Ninja'd lol
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butthole666 posted...

Montreal seasoning is p delicious tho

Ninja'd lol

Lol. If I cook a steak, I use Montreal seasoning. Shit is tasty.
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pres_madagascar posted...

Montreal steak seasoning yo

My favorite. Spicy to be precise. I have some in my bag in case I ever go to a gfs before or after work and we make steaks
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DoctorPiranha3 posted...

Who cooks steak on a skillet?

Use a grill or GTFO

steak on a skillet is way superior in taste. the only thing you don't get are the nice grill lines
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Cookie Bag posted...

gunplagirl posted...

EnterTheTekken posted...

Cookie Bag posted...

Ok on a serious note, do people really use butter to cook steak? must be a north america thing, i honestly only use butter for fish, butter and lots of black pepper.

I believe it originates from French cuisine.

I believe so

Yeah i studied french cuisine and stuff, i actually have a degree in cooking, as useless as it is, but we never used butter for meat.

We did make butter-based sauces though...

Know any good things I can saute that'll work with roast beef? I don't really do thanksgiving because, you know, colonialism and the genocide of native Americans.
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The Admiral posted...

What cuts do you guys use?

I also prefer to do my steaks in a cast iron. ribeye most of the time
I put the burner on high and let the skillet heat up while I prepare whatever side i'm doing. then when it's nice and hot, put a little canola oil and some butter. throw the steaks in there and turn the heat down to medium. then just put more butter in there and constantly baste the steaks with butter for a couple minutes each side.
comes out perfectly medium rare and it's never failed to impress despite how stupid easy it is. although, I don't let people know how much butter is in there
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I prefer a skillet because then I can cook the juices and have delicious pot lickings afterwards. *drools*
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I use top round beef for steaks. Has the healthier fat and it tastes great too. Can really taste the meat too.
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if i had the teeth ribeye is pretty good but meat like that is very expensive for my price range.
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