johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:5 k3 D3 f2 A; k1 j* |# k, |
成太, 我想問如何挑選一塊靚既牛扒?2 }5 m  B! u8 ]) i
有何秘訣?
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thanks in advance

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Steak come in many different cuts.  The price and texture and favor is different...
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$ l# z: a( G$ ^7 J1) Filet Mignons (tendorlion)
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2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless)4 J* M( ^- j. M7 m0 f  k
High fat, soft, highest favor (because of the fat)( v0 R" y' T& [, P9 W
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3)Strip\New York Steak
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4)sirloin
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5) T-bone
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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.; v/ D6 L* U2 N6 B- a' a
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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. * o6 W- |, G# z+ r! r
It's the best because you don't need to add any oil, and keep the raw favor of the steak.9 B, O) C$ G' w8 u* F7 W' w- j, t* [
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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"., z" r4 e- [' o8 A

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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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I love this because this is very interesting to watch.
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johnwu

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