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
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
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
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
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
Ribeye is a favorite cut of steak and generally more on the expensive side. So, why does ribeye have so much fat? You would think the more fat in the meat, the less it would cost. After all, aren’t you paying for the meat? And not the fat? Why Does Ribeye Have So Much Fat? … Read more
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
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
Are you wondering, “Is it safe to eat blue steak?” You know, that steak that is almost raw; that has only been cooking long enough to seal the meat’s exterior. Does it sound risky? Well, people who eat blue steak say it’s completely safe, but is it really? Let’s find out. Is It Safe to … Read more
Who else is asking, “Should I preheat my cast iron skillet to make bacon?” Bacon is, without a doubt, a favorite food for many. Plus, it’s easy to make. And yet, getting your bacon the right amount of crispy can be tricky. Is the way you begin, with a preheated or “cold” pan, an essential … Read more