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Picking the Right Cut of Steak. Cut and Quality. First things first: you'll need to choose the cut of meat you'll be grilling. Types of steak include: Tenderloin/filet (a top choice) Sirloin strip Rib eye These are some of the most desirable cuts for grilling.
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Cut and Quality • First things first: you'll need to choose the cut of meat you'll be grilling. • Types of steak include: • Tenderloin/filet (a top choice) • Sirloin strip • Rib eye • These are some of the most desirable cuts for grilling. • http://www.ffwdmag.com/living0701-2.htm
Cut and Quality • USDA meat grades go from: • Prime: (top quality, mostly found in restaurants) • Choice: (typically the highest grade you'll find at the butcher) • Select: (leaner and more easily dried out). • There are lower grades, you'll want to avoid them. • Aged steak is less commonly found. It has a distinct flavor and the aging process can only be applied to the very best cuts of meat.
Marbling is your friend • The more marbled the meat, the better. • The marbling look comes from small flecks of fat that will mostly melt and keep the meat moist.
Thin is in • Thinner steaks are more easy to manage than thick ones. • About 1½" thick is the ideal size (but anywhere from 1 - 2 inches should be fine). • Filet mignon tends to be on the thicker side. • If you can't find what you're looking for pre-packaged, simply ask the butcher to cut the meat to your liking.
Sizzle Quiz Question # 1 Name three different types of steak. • Tenderloin/filet (a top choice) • Sirloin strip • Rib eye
Sizzle Quiz Question # 2 Name three different grades of steak. • Prime • Choice • Select
Sizzle Quiz Question # 3 Why is Marbling is your friend? • It keeps the steak moist.
Sizzle Quiz Question # 4 What is the ideal thickness for a steak? • About 1½" thick is the ideal size
Credits • Layout and design created by Stuart Kessler. • IMA5 Assignment • Created for: EME6936: Interactive Media • Fall 2010, University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. • Professor: Oma B. Singh, Ph.D.
Credits • Content for lesson sourced from: • www.Mahalo.com: How to Grill a Steak • For complete information on How to Grill a Steak, please visit: • http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-grill-a-steak • Picture of delicious steak sourced from: • www.nomarmiteintunisia.co.uk/steak.jpg • Video sourced from: • www.chow.com/food-news/54357/how-to-choose-a-steak/