How Do I Sear Chuck Steak So It’s Tender? – 4 Primary Ways

Have you wanted to know, as I have, “How do I sear chuck steak so it’s tender?” Chuck steak is naturally a tougher cut of meat because of the section of the cow it comes from, but it is also more economical. So, if there is a way to make it tender, why spend the … Read more

Why Do Pancakes Stick to My Cast Iron Skillet? – 5 Possibilities

Do you love pancakes and cast iron but not so much together? Are you wondering, “Why do pancakes stick to my cast iron skillet?” Have you been considering giving up and using nonstick because it would be easier? Oh, you know cast iron is better, from the taste of the pancakes to the iron being … Read more

Why Does Oil Splatter When I’m Frying?

Do you love the way oil makes your food taste but are tired of the splatter?  Are you wondering, “Why does oil splatter when I’m frying?” You know, that pop, pop, pop, spit, spit, spit and “Ouch, that hit my face!” splattering. Well, there is a reason for the popping and spitting and spattering. So, … Read more

Who Else Travels With a Cast Iron Pan?

Do you take your cast iron skillet with you when you go on vacation and wonder, “Who else travels with a cast iron pan?” It doesn’t matter if you’re camping, staying at an Airbnb, or visiting family. You want to know you’ll be able to cook in your cast iron while away from home, even … Read more

Adolph’s Unseasoned Tenderizer Review – Does It Work?

Welcome to my Adolph’s Unseasoned Tenderizer Review. Are you looking for a way to tenderize your meat but aren’t sure what to use? Do you want something simple and effective? Tenderizing is always a good thing to do, especially if the meat is on the tougher side. There are several ways you can do it. … Read more

Why Is My Stir Fry Beef Always Tough? – 3 Factors to Consider

Do you like stir fry, but whenever you make it with beef (or any kind of meat for that matter), the strips always seem to be tough and hard to chew?  Are you asking, ” Why is my stir fry beef always tough?” I, too, have had this problem and wanted to find out why. … Read more

Why Is My Sirloin Tip Steak Tough? – 3 Reasons to Consider

If you are looking for a tender, juicy steak for dinner, you probably didn’t buy a Sirloin Tip Steak. And if you did, you may now be asking, “Why was my sirloin tip steak tough and chewy?” Even if you didn’t overcook it, a sirloin tip steak could turn out to be tough and chewy. … Read more

Why Does Steak Taste So Good? – 5 Factors

I asked my husband what he wanted to know about steak, and he said, “Why does steak taste so good?” Maybe you are asking the same question. For years I didn’t like steak, but that’s because I had only eaten medium-well and well-done. Since I started eating steak cooked medium, I changed my mind. Steak … Read more

Why Does My Steak Turn Gray After It’s Cooked? – 5 Reasons With Solutions

Do you have trouble getting that nice brown crust when cooking a steak, and you’re asking, “Why does my steak turn gray when I cook it?” Actually, a gray-colored steak is a fairly common problem if you don’t follow the correct steps for searing. Searing is cooking your steak quickly in a hot pan to … Read more