johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:* {( W% e5 x( ?
成太, 我想問如何挑選一塊靚既牛扒?: D: S: |! x" M4 z' w2 _
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I can help in this :
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Steak come in many different cuts.  The price and texture and favor is different...% Y  i0 F+ ~. N
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1) Filet Mignons (tendorlion)
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2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless)
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! y0 u: f/ w, I# z8 R3)Strip\New York Steak
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Lean, tougher, cheaper
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5) T-bone* d( p* G* V6 I: V
T-bone is a special cut that has the T shape bone# q6 }9 d5 a7 u3 R
Usually the larger side of the meat is Sirloin, and the smaller side is  Filet Mignons
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I personally like Filet Mognon or Rib eye the best because they are the most tender.  And I perfer Rib eye over filet because of the better favor.
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Steak is best grill on open fire or special high tempature oven.

johnwu

You guys have to try grilling steak on open fire. 0 Z; k; B1 Z3 I. G5 p7 N
It's the best because you don't need to add any oil, and keep the raw favor of the steak.: C" H3 y$ m. t) k: w
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But I guess it would be hard to do if you don't have a outdoor grill.

johnwu

Another thing to know when buying steak is "aging".$ ^& H* o2 x, r3 I

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Aging is a process that store the steak in a low temputare enviroment for usually 28 days or more.  This process make the steak taste better.  There are 2 kind of agina method, "dry age" and "wet age".  "dry aged" steak is more expensive and is perfered
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So aged steak cost more than fresh steak.  The price difference can be more than double for a aged steak in north america.  The best steak house always served dry aged steak.  So next time the you go to a resturant, you know what kind of stuff they are serving you.

johnwu

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johnwu

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What do you think?