grilling steak

Posted by annebin (259 days ago)

Have some carnivorous cousins arriving next week...

Where do you buy your steak? Aside from tenderloin, any other good and tender cuts to buy? Also thinking of grilling some lamb chops..

What do you marinate them with? I use just olive oil, some garlic, liquid seasoning and fresh ground pepper. Haven't done this in a long time though.. Any other ideas and tips for juicy steaks?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Saikunga (259 days ago)

Have the pan/ grill really hot before putting the meat on and only turn once during the cooking.

Your marinate sounds fine, you could put in a dash of vinegar to ensure the tenderness of the meat you are cooking (it breaks down the enzymes or something - makes a big difference)

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Havefaith (258 days ago)

We get our meats (including steaks) from South Stream. Hubby likes them 1lb in weight and 1 inch in thickness. We have steak marinate which is great - you just need a tea spoon of it. Not sure if your cousins like anything else on their steaks. We generally have HP sauce, BBQ sauce, mustard and horseradish when we serve steaks to our guests.

We then throw ours on a red hot BBQ and turn them when they are done.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by annebin (258 days ago)

Where is South Stream?

What cuts do you buy?

I just remembered--in the restaurant where I used to work (eons ago), they put red wine in the marinade to help tenderize it

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Saikunga (258 days ago)

vinegar - red wine - it is essentially the same thing!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Havefaith (257 days ago)

South Stream is a company that will deliver good quality meats and seafood - to your home.

I have never used wine or vinegar on the steaks. Hubby likes the steak marinate. Not sure on the cut - I just ask for the 1 inch thick 1 lb in weight.

(I am based in Hong Kong)