The Steak thread

[joegrundman]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Kobe beef is extremely expensive (the most expensive there is), and I think the EU has a ban on it anyway. Never saw it in stores.

I also do not want to ruin my finances over just one dinner. I'm not a rich man - I just make myself sound like one.

then south american is a good option. good value for money and easy to obtain in germany.

if not well marbled with fat, then it is a good idea to marinate the steaks in olive oil for a few hours before cooking.

also a useful tip for home aging.

take the meat out of the packing, and put it on a rack above a tray, as if for roasting. place it in the fridge for two days.

it may lose some of its beautiful redness, but this is a desirable thing in a steak!

you should take the steak out (and marinate it in olive oil for a couple of hours if necessary) and let it warm up to room temperature before cooking.