GA_Eagle 595 Posted June 20, 2015 The Longhorn near me can't seem to figure out a rare steak. It's easy as hell but I think they're fucking scared. I just don't get steak when I go there anymore. The ones I make at home turn out better anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GA_Eagle 595 Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) As far as seasoning, I mix it up but start with a thick layer of salt and put in the fridge for at least an hour. Rinse From here I mix it up. It's good as is with maybe a little salt pepper and lemon juice. However when I'm feeling a bit nutty I'll go with an hour or so in a balsamic, Worcester sauce, lemon and Adobe marinade. It can be cooked then, as well and it's good. When I'm feeling really off the wall though, I'll make a rub after that. Koshr salt, paprika, garlic, brown sugar and ancho chili. Comes out awesome with just a little kick. Edited June 20, 2015 by GA_Eagle 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted June 20, 2015 Seasoning I usually just go with black pepper, seasoned salt (like Lowry's), a little celery salt, garlic powder, pinch of paprika, steak seasoning, and I douse it in the juice of some green chiles for a little while. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted June 20, 2015 Rare or medium rare. I want to neg all of you so fucking bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theMileHighGuy 656 Posted June 20, 2015 Soy sauce, a little italian dressing, garlic, little seasoned salt and sriracha in the marinade, at least 6-8 hours. Add your mushrooms to that before you put them in so they soak all that shit up. Steak medium rare, cut is more important than how long you cook it. Sautee those mushrooms up and throw em on top, bang bang. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted June 20, 2015 Medium. Just can't stomach anything less than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Phailadelphia Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Medium rare! I throw a little steak seasoning on there but that's it. Some pro tips for preparing steak since I used to work at a steakhouse: -Dont season with salt. -After you're done cooking your steak, let it sit for 2 minutes. It will reabsorb a lot the juice it sweated out while cooking. Yum. -The more marbling your steak has, the better it will taste. You dont have to eat the fat if you're weird about that. Just having it in the steak will make it taste so much better. -The best steak you're gonna get at a low-mid tier chain restaurant is probably Outback. They do legit in-house prep every morning and never freeze meat. -If you use any sort of steak seasoning then either your steak is shit or you yourself are a disgrace to us all. -If you like your steak cooked anything further than medium, you might as well order something else. Steak is not meant to be eaten done or well done. You're basically paying a bunch of money for an overcooked, rubbery, bad tasting piece of meat. Save yourself the money and order chicken tenders instead. Edited June 20, 2015 by Phailadelphia 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted June 20, 2015 Why don't season with salt? One of my favorite ways of grilling steak is just sea salt and black pepper put on just prior to grilling. Amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted June 20, 2015 According to the chef at the restaurant my gf manages (he went to culinary school and owns the place), the only real seasoning you should use is coarse salt, and just before you place it on the grill. Like Phail said (though the salt bit is not what I've heard, even when searching the net), if it requires other seasoning, it's not a good piece of meat or you're fucking up what could've been a nice steak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Phailadelphia Posted June 20, 2015 Why don't season with salt? One of my favorite ways of grilling steak is just sea salt and black pepper put on just prior to grilling. Amazing. You're doing it right. Most people add salt AND other steak seasonings that also contain salt in them, which obviously makes for an overly salty steak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) If your steak/burger is cooked any more than medium rare you're doing it wrong. So so so damn wrong. Quit being a puss and do it the right and only way. Rare or Medium Rare. Edit: As far as seasonings...I use kosher or sea salt (whichever I have at that moment) and pepper. Grill. Done. It's all a good cut of steak needs, IMO. Some of the best steak eating, IMO, is a thick ribeye on the grill. Edited June 21, 2015 by BucD 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted June 21, 2015 If your steak/burger is cooked any more than medium rare you're doing it wrong. So so so damn wrong. Quit being a puss and do it the right and only way. Rare or Medium Rare. Edit: As far as seasonings...I use kosher or sea salt (whichever I have at that moment) and pepper. Grill. Done. It's all a good cut of steak needs, IMO. Some of the best steak eating, IMO, is a thick ribeye on the grill. People who eat their burgers med-rare are weirdos. Like, I don't like my steaks rare at all, but I understand why people like them that way and why they eat them like that. Burgers? That is disgusting. I don't want any red / rare hamburger when I bite into it. Cook that shit all the way... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted June 21, 2015 Half-cooked ground beef is vomit-worthy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted June 21, 2015 I always order burgers medium-well. One time I got a burger that was super red anyway, ate it, and the following day? Hurled something like 17 times. Turrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted June 21, 2015 People who eat their burgers med-rare are weirdos. Like, I don't like my steaks rare at all, but I understand why people like them that way and why they eat them like that. Burgers? That is disgusting. I don't want any red / rare hamburger when I bite into it. Cook that shit all the way... I suppose every chef in the world that's worth a damn is a weirdo then... When your palate matures one day...maybe...you'll get it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted June 21, 2015 I suppose every chef in the world that's worth a damn is a weirdo then... When your palate matures one day...maybe...you'll get it... I will take my immature pallet over E. Coli any day of the week. Like, the same people who complain about over cooked and dry meats are the ones you know aren't actually cooking around here. Even cooking a burger all the way to well done... You can still have a great, juicy, and DELICIOUS burger, if cooked properly. If I wanted to play Russian Roulette, I'd just get a gun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherry 1,302 Posted June 21, 2015 BucD pls. Eat your steak bleeding, but burgers are best when cooked well. Never had a burger I didn't like tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted June 21, 2015 When you graduate from Mac-n-cheese and chicken nuggets come hit me up. I'll teach ya how to make a proper burger and steak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherry 1,302 Posted June 22, 2015 When you graduate from Mac-n-cheese and chicken nuggets come hit me up. I'll teach ya how to make a proper burger and steak. Would rather have chicken nuggets than raw burgers. Sorry. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted June 22, 2015 Yea like i said... rare steak is one thing... under-cooked burgers are morbidly disgusting. Whatever floats ur boat tho. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted June 22, 2015 Rare steaks are the best, but I'll only get that when I'm at a fancy restaurant when I know its quality meat and will be cooked correctly. I'll usually order medium or medium rare. And a less than well done burger is juicy and soft and delicious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted June 22, 2015 First of all, a light pink center in a burger isn't necessarily under-cooked. Second, it tastes way better than a well done burger, which often ends up way too dry. Don't eat medium rare burgers, but certainly don't cook them to well done unless you prefer that they suck and have no flavor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted June 22, 2015 Yeah i eat burgers medium rare too. Garlic, sea salt and pepper. Just like my steaks. Except usually don't do garlic with the steak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted June 22, 2015 I suppose every chef in the world that's worth a damn is a weirdo then... When your palate matures one day...maybe...you'll get it... Lol. As if the majority of chefs don't cook their burgers medium well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
