Friday, August 7, 2009

Is the Popularity of Beef Tenderloin Steaks Rising?

By Jeff West

It wasn't that long ago when it was difficult to get one's hands on beef tenderloin steaks simply because of the price, but now that the price is dropping they are quickly rising in popularity and more people are able to enjoy the deliciousness of the filet mignon steaks. Some of the best ones are Black Angus and Sterling silver, which are the more expensive brands, though price does not seem to be an issue for the people that want it bad enough.

If you are seeking a tender steak, then tenderloin steaks are the way to go. Why are they so tender? Well it's because they actually come straight from the cow's tenderloin. There are many different sauces out there and you can feel free to use any of them because these have done a great job in boosting the popularity of the tenderloin steaks. Did you know that you may have a different experience everytime you eat the steak just by changing the sauce that you use?

Among the most popular of these tenderloin steaks is the filet mignon, which are cut from tenderloin and may be several inches in thickness. Normally they're wrapped in bacon for cooking, and grilled to medium rare. This gives them some of the greatest texture, as well as flavor in the end.

There's people that enjoy beef tenderloin steaks with just some garlic or even herb butter. Then there are the people that would rather use ingredients that are a little out there such as gorgonzola cheese, bernais sauce, red wine, green peppers, peppercorn cream sauce, and many other different types of seasoning. There's a lot of different ways that you can prepare

There are a lot of different marinades out there and some of them include Olive Oil, Garlic, Herbs, Liquid Smoke and many other things that you may or may not have thought of. With beef everyone has different preferences, and while some may be better than others they are all quite yummy.

The greatest thing regarding beef tenderloin steaks is that you don't actually need to season them. They're going to taste good regardless of what you do, and people love it for this reason.

Most steak aficionados recommend that beef tenderloin steaks are not cooked beyond medium doneness or they will start to resemble roast, rather than a juicy steak. The reason for this is that they have very little fat content, which is the reason they are frequently wrapped with bacon. Personal preference dictates doneness though, so if you prefer a well-done steak, you need to add fat or oil of some sort to keep them from becoming dry.

For those that love red meat, the beef tenderloin steak is the ultimate reward and they have become more affordable if you get the normal USDA graded beef. The specialty beef tenderloin steaks in Black Angus, Kobe, or Sterling Silver grades are still more expensive, but some steak lovers have become spoiled to these flavorful beefs.

Because beef tenderloin steaks are low in fat content and carbohydrates, you can have a thick juicy filet mignon, whether you are on a diet or not. Their increase in popularity is not surprising, because they are one of the best steaks you can get.

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