Tips for a Perfect Romantic Steak Dinner
Food & Cooking Tips
PLANNING A ROMANTIC STEAK DINNER
In American culture there is no meat more revered
than steak. We're going to help you plan the perfect romantic Valentine's
Day dinner with the perfect piece of steak. We're going to give you no
fail cooking guidelines whether you're grilling or broiling your steaks.
We also have recipes for steak sauces sure to please.
Choosing a Cut of Steak
When you're shopping for steak in your local supermarket always look for
Prime or Choice grades. Prime is better. However, keep in mind that steaks
get their flavor from the marbling of fat within them. A steak that is
very lean will not have as much flavor as a steak that is marbled. You
want to look for even thin strands of fat throughout the steak.
Everyone has heard of a Filet Mignon. Filet Mignon tend to be the most
tender of steaks, but they're the leanest cut too. Due to the fact that
they're extremely lean they are generally not the most flavorful. Most
steak aficionados will say that Porterhouse steaks are the best. A Porterhouse
steak is a combination of the top loin, which is very flavorful, and the
tenderloin, which is very soft.
The butcher should
be able to answer any questions you have.
How
to Grill a Perfect Steak Every Time:
Let's say you've chosen every man's favorite steak, the Porterhouse, for
your romantic Valentine's Day dinner, now you need to cook it perfectly.
I've used this guideline for years every time we've cooked a steak (of
any kind) and they turn out perfectly. Divide the time in half for
each side.
1” THICK STEAK COOK ON HIGH HEAT
MINUTES: 8-10 RARE
12-14 MEDIUM
16-20 WELL
1 1/2” THICK STEAK COOK ON HIGH HEAT
MINUTES: 10-14 RARE
16-20 MEDIUM
22-26 WELL
2” THICK STEAK COOK ON MEDIUM HEAT
MINUTES: 12-16 RARE
18-22 MEDIUM
24-28 WELL
How
to Broil a Perfect Steak Every Time:
Certainly there are times when
you cannot grill and you must broil your steak. Please check out these
tips for broiling and time guidelines for broiling steaks from the Iowa
Steak Industry.
Balsamic
Steak Sauce:
This is truly one of the best sauces I have ever had on a steak. It's rich, and super simple to make. Giada DeLaurentiis' suggests that soft goat cheese to be crumbled over the cooked steaks and the steaks placed under the broiler just until the cheese starts to melt. Then drizzle with the balsamic syrup. I use this fabulous balsamic syrup over any steak we're eating with and without the goat cheese.
1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
Boil the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high
heat until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes.
Bernaise
Sauce:
This has got to be one of the best loved
steak sauces. Once you've had a Bernaise sauce you'll never forget it.
It can be challenging to cook, as you have to avoid curdling and separation.
It's a very special sauce and your Valentine is sure to be appreciative
of your efforts!
Check out a Bernaise Sauce recipe courtesy of Fine Cooking Magazine.
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