johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:
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Steak come in many different cuts.  The price and texture and favor is different...
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; V5 |0 n: W. k$ t1) Filet Mignons (tendorlion), `# f) P' E) a
Most expensive, most tender,boneless,  medium fat, medium favor.
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2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless), [) {% [3 j3 y  \0 y) S8 @- n
High fat, soft, highest favor (because of the fat)
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3)Strip\New York Steak$ ]# U" x7 M4 O+ ^
Strong favor, boneless, medium fat, less tendor than the two above, B) J% t9 W8 }

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Lean, tougher, cheaper
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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.5 q8 C0 C# x) R6 ~6 U; A# }8 V
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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.
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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".
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  @- [: W) d9 S; k- G- `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 ! {. b" a& x9 @2 H, O
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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

Mr/Ms Sing,
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