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Title: Steaks....
Post by: Institutional Control on February 04, 2016, 05:49:24 PM
What's your favorite cut of beef?

Obvs, the filet mignot is the best but I'm a big fan of ribeyes grilled in my backyard.
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Post by: sys on February 04, 2016, 06:08:36 PM
almost every steak (prolly every steak) is better as a roast.
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Post by: IPA4Me on February 04, 2016, 06:09:52 PM
I like ribeye. Porterhouse is pretty good too.
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Post by: wetwillie on February 04, 2016, 06:15:57 PM
I prefer the ribeye to any other cut of steak
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Post by: Canary on February 04, 2016, 06:23:50 PM
T-bone has always been my favorite.
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Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 04, 2016, 06:26:45 PM
steaks are ok, but I would take a good burger over one any day. 
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Post by: kso_FAN on February 04, 2016, 06:37:13 PM
Ribeye, strip, flat iron are all good to me.
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Post by: kso_FAN on February 04, 2016, 06:37:25 PM
And it must be rare.
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Post by: Institutional Control on February 04, 2016, 06:38:09 PM
And it must be rare.

I prefer medium rare.
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Post by: Canary on February 04, 2016, 06:44:04 PM
Medium.
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Post by: The Big Train on February 04, 2016, 06:44:17 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 04, 2016, 06:44:30 PM
I had a damn good well done sirloin at texas roadhouse Tuesday evening
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Post by: wetwillie on February 04, 2016, 06:54:35 PM
Herb infused butter on the sirloin?
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 04, 2016, 07:07:01 PM
Lol no
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Post by: michigancat on February 04, 2016, 07:11:10 PM
True story I had older family in town and one night they decided that for dinner we would drive 30 minutes to the nearest outback steakhouse where the man ordered a filet well done. And you know what, I enjoyed the whole trip!
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Post by: michigancat on February 04, 2016, 07:14:15 PM
To be fair, we made him eat weird stuff the night before. (Shrimp with heads)
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 04, 2016, 07:26:30 PM
I ate at an outback in Las Vegas once  :shy:
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Post by: Skipper44 on February 04, 2016, 10:08:36 PM
Did you get a bloomin'?
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Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2016, 01:40:13 AM
Did you get a bloomin'?
I did! It was pretty tasty!
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 08:27:41 AM
Steaks are the best thing on this planet!!!! It's my crap. Also, filet, of course.
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Post by: kso_FAN on February 05, 2016, 08:39:23 AM
Herb infused butter on the sirloin?

This is always a great idea. I don't always use herb infused, sometimes I just take sliced butter and put in on the steak after I pull it and let it rest for a minute or two so it can melt.

What seasoning do you like? I often just use kosher salt with ground pepper, but packaged montreal steak seasonings are decent too.
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2016, 08:40:21 AM
Ribeye, but I've been eating more strips lately.  If I had my druthers it'd be a 40-day dry aged thick cut fillet, medium rare, lightly salted.

Beef doesn't hold a candle to fresh deer or elk backstraps though.  And axis deer, my god. 
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 05, 2016, 10:44:01 AM
Prime rib.
Then ribeye.

Filet are for fools.

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Post by: meow meow on February 05, 2016, 10:44:44 AM
Mikey gets it.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 10:58:39 AM
Medium rare is the only way to go.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 05, 2016, 11:03:39 AM
Mrs y-l_a likes flat iron.. I mean get the heck outta here with that
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2016, 11:04:58 AM
Is prime rib really a steak though?  I've thought of it as a roast. 
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 11:05:58 AM
Mrs y-l_a likes flat iron.. I mean get the heck outta here with that
Saves you a lot of $ tho.
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Post by: kso_FAN on February 05, 2016, 11:16:58 AM
Mrs y-l_a likes flat iron.. I mean get the heck outta here with that
Saves you a lot of $ tho.

Yes, for the price, its a solid cut of beef. I prefer a flat iron over a sirloin for example and probably over a filet.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 05, 2016, 11:23:45 AM
Mrs y-l_a likes flat iron.. I mean get the heck outta here with that
Saves you a lot of $ tho.

Yes, for the price, its a solid cut of beef. I prefer a flat iron over a sirloin for example and probably over a filet.
I honestly for steaks don't even know what a good price per lb is on most of it.
I like to cut up the flat iron to use on 'chos and tacos and burritos and all of that or put into salads
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Post by: kso_FAN on February 05, 2016, 11:31:54 AM
At a place like Dillons, ribeyes and strips are going to cost 8-10 per pound, maybe 7 on sale. You can get flat irons for 6-8 per pound, 5 on sale. Flat irons used to be quite a bit cheaper, but since they've become more popular they've crept up closer in price to traditionally priced steaks.

Of course you can go all out and get better quality at a butcher for much higher, but in my experience Dillons steaks are solid.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 11:33:47 AM
What do you guys marinade your steaks with?
I use this:

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Garlic salt and a applewood seasoning from the market. :lick:
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2016, 11:35:00 AM
What in the holy eff wacky!
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 11:35:41 AM
What in the holy eff wacky!
I know strait on the grill is the way to do it, but you've never tried one of my steaks. They're delicious.
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Post by: Brock Landers on February 05, 2016, 11:37:27 AM
It might be "delicious" but it doesn't taste like steak.
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Post by: CNS on February 05, 2016, 11:38:36 AM
The best thing you can do for steak is season it and let it sit for a little while(like 15-20 min) on the counter. 

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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 11:38:47 AM
Trust me, my dad was a cattle buyer growing up. We had steak 4 days a week. I was told if I ever touched a steak with sauce, i'd be kicked out of the house. Maybe that's why i'm so rebellious now with my cooking methods.
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Post by: IPA4Me on February 05, 2016, 11:39:18 AM
Wacky! No!
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Post by: kso_FAN on February 05, 2016, 11:39:49 AM
What in the world?

You might as well buy the cheapest steaks you can find if you are going to soak them in junk like that.

The best thing you can do for steak is season it and let it sit for a little while(like 15-20 min) on the counter. 

This is the correct answer. I often forget, but letting your beef sit out and get to near room temperature is always a good idea before grilling. I have no idea why, but it helps the flavor.
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Post by: meow meow on February 05, 2016, 11:41:06 AM
trust him guys, his dad was a cattle buyer!
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 11:42:28 AM
I literally bet myself that you would comment in here within 5 minutes of that post, M^2. That's how much I have you #zapped to everyone of my posts.
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Post by: Brock Landers on February 05, 2016, 11:42:34 AM
Wacky, you should try to gradually wean yourself off all those liquids and just use a little bit of seasoning.  I know it's crazy but I typically only use salt and pepper and sometimes a little bit of garlic chowder.  Somebody mentioned those Montreal steak seasonings earlier, that is a damn fine way to compliment a steak.  Marinades are for crappier, tougher cuts of steak that you slice up for fajitas or something.
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Post by: meow meow on February 05, 2016, 11:43:42 AM
I literally bet myself that you would comment in here within 5 minutes of that post, M^2. That's how much I have you #zapped to everyone of my posts.

how much did you bet?
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 11:45:50 AM
Wacky, you should try to gradually wean yourself off all those liquids and just use a little bit of seasoning.  I know it's crazy but I typically only use salt and pepper and sometimes a little bit of garlic chowder.  Somebody mentioned those Montreal steak seasonings earlier, that is a damn fine way to compliment a steak.  Marinades are for crappier, tougher cuts of steak that you slice up for fajitas or something.

I know. My dad does straight salt and a little worcestershire sauce. Ms. wacky isn't a big fan of steak (weirdo), so I juice it up a bit for her and she likes it. She's actually scared to eat any type of meat that's on a bone.

 :sdeek:
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Post by: CNS on February 05, 2016, 11:46:07 AM
What in the world?

You might as well buy the cheapest steaks you can find if you are going to soak them in junk like that.

The best thing you can do for steak is season it and let it sit for a little while(like 15-20 min) on the counter. 

This is the correct answer. I often forget, but letting your beef sit out and get to near room temperature is always a good idea before grilling. I have no idea why, but it helps the flavor.

The next best thing is to toss them in the oven at like 250-300 for 10 min or so until the center of the steak is 90deg, then throw them on a super hot grill for a few min.  Super tender steak.  ATK preaches this a lot and it works very well.
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Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2016, 11:46:30 AM
like what you like, wacks
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 05, 2016, 11:46:57 AM
like what you like, wacks
:thumbs:
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Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2016, 11:48:08 AM
where would everyone put a medium well flat iron against other meats on the grill? I'd put it above almost any chicken, for sure. But below a good pork chop.
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Post by: CNS on February 05, 2016, 11:49:59 AM
You guys, Tri Tip is pretty special. 
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Post by: sys on February 05, 2016, 11:52:10 AM
You guys, Tri Tip is pretty special.

super overrated.  competes with in&out for most overrated california thing.
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Post by: Brock Landers on February 05, 2016, 11:52:27 AM
Wacky, you should try to gradually wean yourself off all those liquids and just use a little bit of seasoning.  I know it's crazy but I typically only use salt and pepper and sometimes a little bit of garlic chowder.  Somebody mentioned those Montreal steak seasonings earlier, that is a damn fine way to compliment a steak.  Marinades are for crappier, tougher cuts of steak that you slice up for fajitas or something.

I know. My dad does straight salt and a little worcestershire sauce. Ms. wacky isn't a big fan of steak (weirdo), so I juice it up a bit for her and she likes it. She's actually scared to eat any type of meat that's on a bone.

 :sdeek:

Cool man, if you're doing it that way to help Ms. Wacky's enjoyment of steak then carry on.  Do what tastes good to you.
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2016, 11:52:52 AM
The best thing you can do for steak is season it and let it sit for a little while(like 15-20 min) on the counter.

Yes.  Even in my 30's I forget to do this half the time, and Mrs Emo is staring at me like "dude WTF put the steaks on the grill NOW I am hungry."  And I capitulate.  And the outside kinda crispy and the inside bloody.
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Post by: kso_FAN on February 05, 2016, 11:57:02 AM
The next best thing is to toss them in the oven at like 250-300 for 10 min or so until the center of the steak is 90deg, then throw them on a super hot grill for a few min.  Super tender steak.  ATK preaches this a lot and it works very well.

Oh man, I'm going to give this a shot. That sounds fantastic.

where would everyone put a medium well flat iron against other meats on the grill? I'd put it above almost any chicken, for sure. But below a good pork chop.

I'd go rare/medium rare flat iron over chicken. But chicken cooked well (so its not dry) or quality pork chops (1" thick min) can definitely push this steak choice.
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Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 05, 2016, 11:59:07 AM
if you haven't ever purchased Hy-Vee's stuffed pork chops.. you need to. The wild rice as well as the raisin stuffed are just amazing
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 05, 2016, 12:00:49 PM
The steak I posted above is a $6.98/lb choice ribeye from Sam's.    I did it sous vide at 129 for 90 minutes, then pan seared with butter in smoking cast iron.    One side got a little too much heat due to a baby emergency, but it was the most flavorful, tender steak I've had outside a high end steakhouse.     
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Post by: sys on February 05, 2016, 12:02:31 PM
i gotta get me one of these sous vide outfits.
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Post by: CNS on February 05, 2016, 12:02:53 PM
You guys, Tri Tip is pretty special.

super overrated.  competes with in&out for most overrated california thing.

I use that a lot for steak tacos.  If you aren't a dumbass and cut it correctly, it is very good.  I cook it just barely past rare.  I love it.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on February 05, 2016, 12:07:04 PM
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Post by: sys on February 05, 2016, 12:08:17 PM
I use that a lot for steak tacos.  If you aren't a dumbass and cut it correctly, it is very good.  I cook it just barely past rare.  I love it.

if you can buy it cheap, that's fine.  californians seem to think it's from one of the best parts of the cow and it usually sells here for like a dollar or two less than a ribeye (non prime, non choice ribeye).  which is ridiculous.
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 05, 2016, 12:24:37 PM
My mom's Canadian husband had a good tri tip California rant once.

Still uses it for stir fry tho
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Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 05, 2016, 12:29:29 PM
i gotta get me one of these sous vide outfits.

loving my Anova....
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Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 05, 2016, 01:15:58 PM
Obvious first choice is a ribeye and then a well aged filet.  As far as flat irons go, I just smoke them and slice em thin like brisket. 
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2016, 01:34:44 PM
My mom's Canadian husband had a good tri tip California rant once.

Still uses it for stir fry tho

Wait, did you marry your mom?  :Wha:
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 05, 2016, 01:37:24 PM
No
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Post by: nicname on February 05, 2016, 07:26:22 PM
Made some flank steak tonight. Was making homemade beef jerky and had a big hunk of the steak leftover. I was like, "wth do I do with this?" So I youtubed it. Pan fried w/ some butter and thyme. nom nom nom

Still waiting to put the jerky in.
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 08, 2016, 08:36:14 AM
Flank is also good for fajitas. 
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Post by: pissclams on February 08, 2016, 08:07:04 PM
http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-perfect-steak-in-the-oven-108490

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Post by: Cire on February 08, 2016, 08:21:51 PM
Lots of places say let the steak come to room temp before cooking.

Don't do this if you like it on the rare side


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Post by: Institutional Control on February 08, 2016, 08:32:15 PM
I hate sirloins. I would rather eat skirt steak.


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Post by: The Big Train on February 08, 2016, 08:34:02 PM
can we talk about steak 'co's here?  wow :lick:
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Post by: slackcat on February 09, 2016, 05:48:33 AM
Sam's Club ribeyes, warmed to room temp, Montreal/Chicago steak seasoning, medium rare.
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 09, 2016, 08:54:23 AM
Wacky, you should try to gradually wean yourself off all those liquids and just use a little bit of seasoning.  I know it's crazy but I typically only use salt and pepper and sometimes a little bit of garlic chowder.  Somebody mentioned those Montreal steak seasonings earlier, that is a damn fine way to compliment a steak.  Marinades are for crappier, tougher cuts of steak that you slice up for fajitas or something.

I know. My dad does straight salt and a little worcestershire sauce. Ms. wacky isn't a big fan of steak (weirdo), so I juice it up a bit for her and she likes it. She's actually scared to eat any type of meat that's on a bone.

 :sdeek:

I know that feel.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 09, 2016, 09:01:20 AM
First time I took her over to my parents, they didn't know and they made ribs and T-bone steaks.  :lol: She was a trooper tho.
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 09, 2016, 09:02:21 AM
Bone meat is very scary, can confirm
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Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 09, 2016, 09:19:57 AM
Tomahawk ribeyes tho....
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Post by: BW on February 09, 2016, 09:23:37 AM
Mmm...tomahawks...

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Post by: Tobias on February 09, 2016, 09:25:32 AM
Bludgeon of Beef
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 09, 2016, 09:26:01 AM
@trim
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Post by: Trim on February 09, 2016, 10:21:32 AM
Bludgeon of Beef

That's a chat exclusive.
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Post by: star seed 7 on February 09, 2016, 10:21:48 AM
I can make exceptions
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Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2016, 02:54:41 PM
i gotta get me one of these sous vide outfits.

here's your chance to score one at a great discount - amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Anova-Culinary-Bluetooth-Precision-Cooker/dp/B00UKPBXM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1455223847&sr=1-1&keywords=anova)

$139 w. free prime shipping, usually $180
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Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2016, 02:56:47 PM
Didn't know clams was in the pocket of big sous vide...
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 11, 2016, 03:09:59 PM
My 17 month old just made an arduino sous vide on his own.  For about $7.
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Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2016, 04:10:29 PM
Didn't know clams was in the pocket of big sous vide...

it's a good deal damn it
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Post by: HerrSonntag on February 11, 2016, 04:52:16 PM
you could make one in an afternoon with $40 worth of parts

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE (http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE)
http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2 (http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2)
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Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2016, 05:21:56 PM
you could make one in an afternoon with $40 worth of parts

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE (http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE)
http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2 (http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2)

sure thing, MacGyver
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Post by: 8manpick on February 11, 2016, 06:12:05 PM

you could make one in an afternoon with $40 worth of parts

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE (http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE)
http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2 (http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2)

sure thing, MacGyver

You're going to want that water to circulate for even cooking, chief.
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Post by: IPA4Me on February 11, 2016, 06:57:20 PM
What's up with all the damn seasoning in restaurant steaks? Had dinner with the sales team at Delmonico's Steakhouse earlier in the week. Couldn't taste the ribeye through all the Montreal seasoning. Waste of $46.
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Post by: CNS on February 11, 2016, 07:34:40 PM
They are seasoned for dumbasses, not ppl that actually like food.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2016, 07:42:09 PM
We went to a wedding last year in Chicago and the reception was at some famous steak restaurant where they shoot the league. I actually walked away thinking the steak was too peppered.
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2016, 07:45:23 PM
Like we're talking chunks of pepper on the steak. What was that place @8manpick?
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Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2016, 08:22:53 PM
Like we're talking chunks of pepper on the steak. What was that place @8manpick?

you ordered your steak au poivre
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2016, 08:26:02 PM
Gotcha. Thanks, 'Clams!
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Post by: wetwillie on February 11, 2016, 08:28:30 PM
We went to a wedding last year in Chicago and the reception was at some famous steak restaurant where they shoot the league. I actually walked away thinking the steak was too peppered.

What does it mean to shoot the league?
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Post by: 8manpick on February 11, 2016, 08:33:59 PM

Like we're talking chunks of pepper on the steak. What was that place @8manpick?

you ordered your steak au poivre
Gibson's
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2016, 08:35:33 PM
We went to a wedding last year in Chicago and the reception was at some famous steak restaurant where they shoot the league. I actually walked away thinking the steak was too peppered.

What does it mean to shoot the league?
TV show on FX "The League"
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2016, 08:36:27 PM

Like we're talking chunks of pepper on the steak. What was that place @8manpick?

you ordered your steak au poivre
Gibson's
Thanks, friend! :thumbs:
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Post by: wetwillie on February 11, 2016, 08:39:06 PM
We went to a wedding last year in Chicago and the reception was at some famous steak restaurant where they shoot the league. I actually walked away thinking the steak was too peppered.

What does it mean to shoot the league?
TV show on FX "The League"

Oh gotcha, that's pretty great.
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Post by: 8manpick on February 11, 2016, 08:44:10 PM
They only use the outside / sign, fyi
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2016, 08:46:25 PM
Good to know. The hotel across the street we stayed at, said they used the exact bar.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2016, 09:02:35 PM
where are you guys at on the corn vs grass fed debate?
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2016, 09:04:17 PM
I really like steak au poivre
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Post by: wetwillie on February 11, 2016, 09:06:57 PM
where are you guys at on the corn vs grass fed debate?

My taste buds enjoy corn fed much more than grass fed. 
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Post by: Tobias on February 11, 2016, 09:06:57 PM
not a big steak fan, feed them garbage
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Post by: CNS on February 11, 2016, 09:14:54 PM
I haven't sought out grass fed yet. 
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Post by: HerrSonntag on February 11, 2016, 09:16:38 PM

you could make one in an afternoon with $40 worth of parts

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE (http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE)
http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2 (http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2)

sure thing, MacGyver

You're going to want that water to circulate for even cooking, chief.
Eh, convection would do a good enough job.  I only posted those links because I had to talk myself out of buying that, today :two_cents:

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Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2016, 09:19:11 PM
I really like steak au poivre
me too, i'm a pepper lover though
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Post by: CHONGS on February 11, 2016, 09:20:25 PM
Pepper is great.  Civilisation depends on it.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: pissclams on February 11, 2016, 09:21:56 PM

you could make one in an afternoon with $40 worth of parts

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE (http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE)
http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2 (http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2)

sure thing, MacGyver

You're going to want that water to circulate for even cooking, chief.
Eh, convection would do a good enough job.  I only posted those links because I had to talk myself out of buying that, today :two_cents:

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that makes sense.  the sous vide machine is only the first part of it, you'll also need something to hold the water (a deep pan works, or a small cooler, but i think it's good to have a dedicated container), a decent food vacuum sealer (bought mine at costco for ~$125), and other stuff to get going.  cookbooks, yada yada.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: sys on February 11, 2016, 09:39:23 PM
Pepper is great.  Civilisation depends on it.

yes.  i affirm this statement.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: sys on February 11, 2016, 09:39:44 PM
where are you guys at on the corn vs grass fed debate?

both are great.
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Post by: sys on February 11, 2016, 09:40:01 PM
for tasting.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: HerrSonntag on February 11, 2016, 10:32:45 PM

you could make one in an afternoon with $40 worth of parts

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE (http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE)
http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2 (http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2)

sure thing, MacGyver

You're going to want that water to circulate for even cooking, chief.
Eh, convection would do a good enough job.  I only posted those links because I had to talk myself out of buying that, today :two_cents:

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that makes sense.  the sous vide machine is only the first part of it, you'll also need something to hold the water (a deep pan works, or a small cooler, but i think it's good to have a dedicated container), a decent food vacuum sealer (bought mine at costco for ~$125), and other stuff to get going.  cookbooks, yada yada.
FreundinSonntag got me a vacuum sealer for xmas this year, and i have plenty of pots/coolers i could use so i was thinking it might not be that crazy to try out some sous vide cooking.  However, i still couldn't really talk myself into spending that much on a gimmicky new way to make steak.

I'm building a temperature controller for a keezer that im working on, using that first link and i was planning on making the enclosure for that temp controller modular enough that i could also use it with that immersion heater.   I'll snap some picks and let you know how it goes.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: 8manpick on February 12, 2016, 06:26:32 AM


you could make one in an afternoon with $40 worth of parts

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE (http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Immersion-Water-Heater-Voltage/dp/B000AXS0UE)
http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2 (http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B008KVCPH2)

sure thing, MacGyver

You're going to want that water to circulate for even cooking, chief.
Eh, convection would do a good enough job.  I only posted those links because I had to talk myself out of buying that, today :two_cents:

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk



that makes sense.  the sous vide machine is only the first part of it, you'll also need something to hold the water (a deep pan works, or a small cooler, but i think it's good to have a dedicated container), a decent food vacuum sealer (bought mine at costco for ~$125), and other stuff to get going.  cookbooks, yada yada.
FreundinSonntag got me a vacuum sealer for xmas this year, and i have plenty of pots/coolers i could use so i was thinking it might not be that crazy to try out some sous vide cooking.  However, i still couldn't really talk myself into spending that much on a gimmicky new way to make steak.

I'm building a temperature controller for a keezer that im working on, using that first link and i was planning on making the enclosure for that temp controller modular enough that i could also use it with that immersion heater.   I'll snap some picks and let you know how it goes.

Steak is a good thing to make with it, but you get more drastic results on chicken, eggs, veggies, burgers, and longer cook tougher cuts of meat. For Steak, it is a pretty foolproof way of getting a great result, but there are other ways to get there.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 12, 2016, 08:35:07 AM
I was listening to this one podcast where this girl goes into great depth about grass vs corn, and one aspect I hadn't considered (I'm staunchly corn) is that the leaner meat can carry on some more subtle notes and flavor the leaner it is.  She says after eating grass fed for a while one might actually think corn fed is gross, very iron-y in taste.  And that one begins to think of grass fed more like a fine wine, deeply considering it as they eat, dissecting the flavors, an aware and alive mastication.  I would like to know if you guys have felt the same way?
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: star seed 7 on February 12, 2016, 08:37:00 AM
Grass fed is for poors
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 12, 2016, 08:38:01 AM
Grass fed is for poors
So how does it taste?  :lol:
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Post by: The Big Train on February 12, 2016, 08:38:26 AM
:lol: #blessed
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: CNS on February 12, 2016, 08:39:59 AM
I was listening to this one podcast where this girl goes into great depth about grass vs corn, and one aspect I hadn't considered (I'm staunchly corn) is that the leaner meat can carry on some more subtle notes and flavor the leaner it is.  She says after eating grass fed for a while one might actually think corn fed is gross, very iron-y in taste.  And that one begins to think of grass fed more like a fine wine, deeply considering it as they eat, dissecting the flavors, an aware and alive mastication.  I would like to know if you guys have felt the same way?
I would be interested in what podcast this was.   Do you remember?
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 12, 2016, 08:40:44 AM
Grass fed is for poors

Isn't grass fed usually more expensive?
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 12, 2016, 08:46:03 AM
I was listening to this one podcast where this girl goes into great depth about grass vs corn, and one aspect I hadn't considered (I'm staunchly corn) is that the leaner meat can carry on some more subtle notes and flavor the leaner it is.  She says after eating grass fed for a while one might actually think corn fed is gross, very iron-y in taste.  And that one begins to think of grass fed more like a fine wine, deeply considering it as they eat, dissecting the flavors, an aware and alive mastication.  I would like to know if you guys have felt the same way?
I would be interested in what podcast this was.   Do you remember?

I do.  http://fulldrawfulltime.libsyn.com/fdft-012-fueling-the-body-for-the-backcountry  I'm trying to find the minute mark now.  "Great depth" was an exaggeration. 
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: star seed 7 on February 12, 2016, 08:46:26 AM
The worst thing about norcal is everything is grass fed beef. It's gross, but the hippies love it.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: CNS on February 12, 2016, 08:49:00 AM
I was listening to this one podcast where this girl goes into great depth about grass vs corn, and one aspect I hadn't considered (I'm staunchly corn) is that the leaner meat can carry on some more subtle notes and flavor the leaner it is.  She says after eating grass fed for a while one might actually think corn fed is gross, very iron-y in taste.  And that one begins to think of grass fed more like a fine wine, deeply considering it as they eat, dissecting the flavors, an aware and alive mastication.  I would like to know if you guys have felt the same way?
I would be interested in what podcast this was.   Do you remember?

I do.  http://fulldrawfulltime.libsyn.com/fdft-012-fueling-the-body-for-the-backcountry  I'm trying to find the minute mark now.  "Great depth" was an exaggeration.
Thanks
  Not looking to dispute you.  I love cooking podcasts.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 12, 2016, 09:05:05 AM
I was listening to this one podcast where this girl goes into great depth about grass vs corn, and one aspect I hadn't considered (I'm staunchly corn) is that the leaner meat can carry on some more subtle notes and flavor the leaner it is.  She says after eating grass fed for a while one might actually think corn fed is gross, very iron-y in taste.  And that one begins to think of grass fed more like a fine wine, deeply considering it as they eat, dissecting the flavors, an aware and alive mastication.  I would like to know if you guys have felt the same way?
I would be interested in what podcast this was.   Do you remember?

I do.  http://fulldrawfulltime.libsyn.com/fdft-012-fueling-the-body-for-the-backcountry  I'm trying to find the minute mark now.  "Great depth" was an exaggeration.
Thanks
  Not looking to dispute you.  I love cooking podcasts.

Np, I just realized my fingers typed great depth when it was really only a minute or two of discussion on this precise topic, and 99% of the podcast you probably won't be interested in.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 12, 2016, 09:07:22 AM
I was listening to this one podcast where this girl goes into great depth about grass vs corn, and one aspect I hadn't considered (I'm staunchly corn) is that the leaner meat can carry on some more subtle notes and flavor the leaner it is.  She says after eating grass fed for a while one might actually think corn fed is gross, very iron-y in taste.  And that one begins to think of grass fed more like a fine wine, deeply considering it as they eat, dissecting the flavors, an aware and alive mastication.  I would like to know if you guys have felt the same way?
I would be interested in what podcast this was.   Do you remember?

I do.  http://fulldrawfulltime.libsyn.com/fdft-012-fueling-the-body-for-the-backcountry  I'm trying to find the minute mark now.  "Great depth" was an exaggeration.
Thanks
  Not looking to dispute you.  I love cooking podcasts.

Np, I just realized my fingers typed great depth when it was really only a minute or two of discussion on this precise topic, and 99% of the podcast you probably won't be interested in.

You could start listening at 16:00.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: CNS on February 12, 2016, 09:09:52 AM
Thanks
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Post by: Emo EMAW on February 12, 2016, 09:10:15 AM
Also it sounds like there is another podcast with the same guest Heather Kelly (that I haven't listened to) that might be relevant:

Beyond the Kill Podcast
http://journalofmountainhunting.com/2015/12/episode2/
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: pissclams on February 12, 2016, 09:31:42 AM
I was listening to this one podcast where this girl goes into great depth about grass vs corn, and one aspect I hadn't considered (I'm staunchly corn) is that the leaner meat can carry on some more subtle notes and flavor the leaner it is.  She says after eating grass fed for a while one might actually think corn fed is gross, very iron-y in taste.  And that one begins to think of grass fed more like a fine wine, deeply considering it as they eat, dissecting the flavors, an aware and alive mastication.  I would like to know if you guys have felt the same way?

i've read articles that said the same thing which is what prompted my question.  no i'm don't have links.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on February 12, 2016, 10:40:32 AM
http://steakrevolution.com/ (http://steakrevolution.com/)

This is a pretty interesting, mouthwatering  Netflix watch.

Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Gooch on February 12, 2016, 12:17:24 PM
We went to a wedding last year in Chicago and the reception was at some famous steak restaurant where they shoot the league. I actually walked away thinking the steak was too peppered.
That's Gibsons and MIR tried to order a god damn hamburger or something there. Trim and I PI'd him into ordering  a steak obviously.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Gooch on February 12, 2016, 12:19:15 PM
I really like steak au poivre
me too, i'm a pepper lover though
:thumbs:
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 12, 2016, 12:41:32 PM
We went to a wedding last year in Chicago and the reception was at some famous steak restaurant where they shoot the league. I actually walked away thinking the steak was too peppered.
That's Gibsons and MIR tried to order a god damn hamburger or something there. Trim and I PI'd him into ordering  a steak obviously.
:D You guys did this to me in Wichita.   :lol:
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 12, 2016, 02:41:07 PM
i gotta get me one of these sous vide outfits.

here's your chance to score one at a great discount - amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Anova-Culinary-Bluetooth-Precision-Cooker/dp/B00UKPBXM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1455223847&sr=1-1&keywords=anova)

$139 w. free prime shipping, usually $180

Mine delivers tomorrow.  Couldn't pass up that price.  Going to the meat market in the morning for some Ribeyes.  CAN'T WAIT!
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: pissclams on February 12, 2016, 03:40:18 PM
i gotta get me one of these sous vide outfits.

here's your chance to score one at a great discount - amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Anova-Culinary-Bluetooth-Precision-Cooker/dp/B00UKPBXM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1455223847&sr=1-1&keywords=anova)

$139 w. free prime shipping, usually $180

Mine delivers tomorrow.  Couldn't pass up that price.  Going to the meat market in the morning for some Ribeyes.  CAN'T WAIT!

YES! it's fun, you'll love it.
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: Trim on February 12, 2016, 06:02:49 PM
So that thing cooks steaks the way we cooked omelettes in ziploc bags at a breakfastPAK tailgate?
Title: Re: Steaks....
Post by: 8manpick on February 12, 2016, 06:54:48 PM

So that thing cooks steaks the way we cooked omelettes in ziploc bags at a breakfastPAK tailgate?

Pretty similar! With good time and temp control you can get some pretty fantastic versions of bagged scrambled eggs this way