Thursday, May 21, 2009

Where You Can Order Steak Online

By Mike Williams

When looking for the best T-bone steak, if you order your beef on the internet it will save you time instead of having to browse your grocery store.

There is nothing better than a steak that is guaranteed to be a great cut. Internet stores have a broader range selection in terms of quality and cut and the steaks are delivered to you house while still fresh. Sometimes instructions on how to cook them are included.

To find what you are looking for, you can google some key words or phrases in the search tool bar, try prime grade beef", "choice grade beef", or "premium hand cut steaks". Dont forget to exam the cut of the meat and exam the guarantee that the company offers as well.

When you compare the costs, dont forget the shipping, but also look at the grade of meat and the cut. A cheaper steak costs less money for a reason, it is either not as fresh, is of lower quality or it was probably frozen once.

Beef cuts come in three main categories; the ribs, the short loin and the sirloin. The rib area is where we get the Rib-eye, Rib Roast and back ribs from. These cuts are not known for their tenderness, but are still very popular. The well known cuts such as the T-Bone, Top Loin, Porterhouse and Tenderloin are all from the Short loin area and are all very tasty.

The Sirloin area is where we get the Sirloin steak and the Top Sirloin from. There are other steaks such as the flank, the round and the chuck, and these are generally tougher cuts of meat. The popular New York steak is cut from the T-bone area and is what we call a 'strip steak'. These are usually marinated to enhance their flavor.

The most tender cut, by a long shot, is the aptly named tenderloin. This area is also where we get the filet mignon, chateaubriand and tournedos cuts, but what these have in tenderness, they seem to lack in flavor. The rib eye or rib steak is not as tender, and as with any cut with strips of fat running through it, is more flavorful, making it a popular choice.

The key to finding the best steak is to find the right balance of both tenderness and flavour. Two good choices are top loin and sirloin; they are not as tender but have more flavour. When you choose one of these cuts, you dont need to marinate or cook the steak more than medium rare.

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