To cook a great steak, you have to have a good steak to start with and not all steaks are great for grilling. So it all starts with your choice of steak. Get this wrong and you’re off to a bad start.
The quality of the meat will decide the taste of the steak. What meat is best for grilling and what should the quality be like? There are so many varieties available in your stores, and price does not necessarily mean best for grilling.
I always prefer to get my steak from the butcher. But I know that you may not have one nearby. My second choice is the butcher in the supermarket (many of them have an in house butcher, so check him out). They should be able to give you some great advice, and the meat is usually fresher than the pre packed version. Here are some other tips to help you through the meat language.
About The Cut.
To keep it simple, the best cuts for grilling are Rib Eye, T bone, Porterhouse, Strips Steak and Sirloin. This is because they contain more fat, which gives great flavor and makes sure the steak does not dry out on your grill. Other cuts like tenderloin and fillet, well they have less fat and are not so good for grilling. For my money I always go for rib eye. But you should try them all before you choose.
What Is Marbling?
The marbling is the fat in the steak. This is important because it is the marbling that gives the flavor. The marbling should be thin lines, and should be even throughout the steak if possible. Avoid thick marbling, because this will mean that your steak will turn out tough. But nice thin marbling is good.
What Grade Should You Use For Grilling??
The grade is easier. There are three different grades. They are Prime, Choice and Select, in order of quality. You probably won’t get much prime in your supermarket, these are the top end expensive cuts and are more often found in restaurants. So you will be looking at choice or select. So try both and see what you think. I have found great select cuts at good prices for use on my grill.
So for starters test out a rib-eye, T-bone, Porterhouse and Strip to see which one you like the best on your grill.
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