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Steak emergency

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PagesHouse
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm cooking my boyfriend a surprise dinner tonight. I don't know two shits about how to cook steak or what kind of steak is good to cook and how you cook that kind of steak.

I bought a strip steak.... now what....
Aug 24 2008 8:14PM
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PagesHouse
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I don't have a grill by the way.... which would be so easy.... I may just try to find one.
Aug 24 2008 8:14PM
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natedogg789435
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i just ate a chuck steak. but anyway a ny strip steak is to simply grill it. if you wanna marinate in quickly some soy sauce is an excelent choice. anyway you can figure on a really hot wood fire three minutes per side. you want to take it off when it start to feel firm.
Aug 24 2008 8:16PM
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roor
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have him cook it so if it turns out bad theres no one to blame
Aug 24 2008 8:18PM
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natedogg789435
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its not to difficult of a process just dont overcook
Aug 24 2008 8:18PM
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dave44
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ahaha
Aug 24 2008 8:19PM
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cab509
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You Heat up a cast iron skillet or the grill and after it gets good and hot (like around 400 degrees is where I usually do it for the grill) you throw that bad boy on there for about 5 min, a side. Then you enjoy your nice juicy steak. But I think around 7 min a side is technically medium (i was never good on times I just go by feel)

And if you want to get special you could use a dry rub on the steak before you cook it, or depending on how much time you have make a marinade for it.


Aug 24 2008 8:19PM
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PagesHouse
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I guess what I'm wondering is.... everyone always says that steaks are so much better on the grill.... my friend has a grill up the street a few houses... is it worth it? Or should I just cook it on the stove.


Aug 24 2008 8:21PM
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cab509
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forget the time per side, I meant time total.
Aug 24 2008 8:21PM
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PagesHouse
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alright i got montreal steak seasoning and im just gonna do it in the skillet because im lazy.
Aug 24 2008 8:27PM
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Shpadoinkle
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When in doubt...

www.foodnetwork.com

But I usually season each side with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper on each side and grill it on high heat on each side for 4 minutes for a 1-inch steak (so that's medium-rare). Most guys like it medium-rare.

So just salt and pepper that bovine, and throw it in a searing hot pan for 4-5 minutes on each side.

Aug 24 2008 8:27PM
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2+2=5
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cook on a gril, put it on max and near the flame. the older a man gets the bloodier he wants his steak.
Aug 24 2008 8:31PM
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Microcosm
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don't overcook it! leave it niiiiice and juicy and pink inside! at least if that's how he likes it. if not then... well lame
Aug 24 2008 8:32PM
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ryan.c
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celebrating steak and bj day a little early?

nah im jp. wish i had a girl that would cook (well) for me. basically the advice given is good. id make check to see how well he likes it cooked though. most people said they like theirs rare-med but i like mine a little more, like med-well. not well to its like crusty and black, but not so its real pink and bloody and still mooing.
Aug 24 2008 8:38PM
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beer.
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i cook a lot of steak, so here's my advice.

buy a powder marinade from the grocery store, or if you don't want to bother marinating it, use emeril's steak rub.

cook it in the broiler, and there isn't a huge difference.  cooking it on a skillet sucks unless its a skillet steak (super thin) in which case a broiler isn't recommended.

if you want to make an impressive meal, make carne asada.  it doesn't require a good steak, which is good if you don't have one.  marinate it in lime juice, garlic, and salt.  cook some yellow rice and black beans, and slice an avocado.  pour a little lime and salt on the avocado.  it looks very visually appealing and its my favorite meal.

if you haven't picked it out yet, in my opinion rib eye is the best bang for your buck.  it can be tastier than fillet mignon, but not as tender.  as with any steak, look for lots of marbling (thin veins of fat running through the steak)

t-bones can be cheap and really big (or at least look big).  the cut isn't important.  its the price and marbling.  just look for the best cut.

my number one rule cooking steak is DO NOT OVERCOOK IT.  I can deal with medium but well done is an affront to any person who legitimately likes steak.

there's my advice.  god i love steak.
Aug 24 2008 8:49PM
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Shpadoinkle
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Did she say how thick the steak was?
Aug 24 2008 8:51PM
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Rosski423
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ok listen cause these are the fuckin best steaks ever!! so what you do is take a skillit (cast iron ones work the best) put a little grease in the bottom and fill the bottom layer of the skillet with salt. Wait till the salt starts to jump then put the steak in. wait 2 min and flip it over and cook on that side for 2 min. then cut into the middle and make sure its not too red. (a little red is good and tender) when its done throw it on a plate and serve with A1
Aug 24 2008 8:57PM
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VT_FLO
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ebay it

Aug 24 2008 10:23PM
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PagesHouse
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i did itttt it was phenomenal.... woohoo. thanks all.
Aug 25 2008 2:21PM
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Aring
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hahaha still mooing
Aug 25 2008 4:20PM
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ThaLorax
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I was just gunna say have him teach you. it'd be a good experience. but you did it anyways.  good job!
Aug 25 2008 5:16PM
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908
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steak is fucking awesome
Aug 25 2008 7:19PM
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Scott~
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Cook it rare, if he doesnt like it he isnt man enough for you anyways~
Aug 25 2008 7:22PM
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eric25
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That could have been taken sexually.
Aug 25 2008 7:39PM
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Scott~
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I took your mom sexually~
Aug 25 2008 10:47PM
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Tex.
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only ns can make a thread about how to cook a steak last this long.. god i love it.
Aug 25 2008 10:57PM
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Microcosm
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it's sweet you're not one of those vegetarians who's anti steak, or wouldn't even touch one.
Aug 26 2008 3:59PM
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Rosski423
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man i wish my girlfriend cooked me steak! that is one lucky man!
Aug 26 2008 8:18PM
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andrewg
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noone knows what the fuck they're talkin about
Aug 26 2008 9:21PM
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PacificRimJob
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Chick automatically kicks ass here...

A veg that cooks a steak for her boyfriend...

thats love right there. +karma.
Aug 26 2008 10:28PM
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Shpadoinkle
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Take it however you're little heart desires.

Aug 27 2008 2:22PM
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