Cooking up a great steak from scratch is a great way to impress anyone, especially when you've got mad cooking skills. However, for the first timer, there are a couple of things you need to know before you grab a skillet and turn on that stove.
One of the basics that any cook needs to know is how to pick the right kind of meat. There are different places where you could get quality meat like delis, groceries, and even from established online sellers, but knowing how to pick one is important because when you get meat that isn't fresh or of good quality, your entire dinner could be ruined.
If you're picking beef, you should first figure out what kind of steak dish you'll be making and what kind of cut you'll need. Some examples of cuts you could get are ribs for short ribs or rib eye steaks, short loin for porterhouse or T-bone steaks, and sirloin. If you're unsure, you can look up a recipe and ask your local butcher or online seller on what he recommends.
Next is identifying if the meat is still fresh. Remember that fresh beef has bright red meat and cream colored fat. Any other color than this is something you may want to stay away from. If it is slimy, sticky, or smells stale, it could be spoiled.
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