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Choosing The Perfect Steak

Top 5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Steak at Prime Chops

Whether you’re grilling out on your patio or throwing a fabulous dinner party for friends, you want the highest quality piece of beef you can find for cooking. Ask anyone who has ever experienced a delicious piece of steak that almost literally melts in their mouth because it was so tender and juicy and they’ll tell you the quality of the steak makes a tremendous difference in the dining experience.

Of course, most of us aren’t trained chefs who’ve learned from experts how to choose the perfect steak. Instead, we can rely on five simple steps to choosing an amazing cut of beef.

Tip #1 – Choose Your Steak Cut Wisely

A brief look at any butcher’s offerings will tell you beef and even steaks comes in a wide variety of choices. Some are better than others. Sirloin steaks, for example, are affordable and have a nice taste, but they can’t compare to cuts from the rib section, including the prime rib, which has an intense flavor. If you want less intensity and more tenderness, then consider a filet cut, such as filet mignon.

Tip #2 – Look for Aging

Aging is a process of removing moisture from the meat in order to intensify its flavor or tenderness. This is either done through dry or wet aging. If you want a deeper flavor, then you’ll want dry aged steaks.

Tip #3 – Pay attention to Grading

All beef is ranked by the USDA and only those cuts which rank in the top three categories are sold for human consumption: Select, Choice, and Prime. When you buy meat at your local supermarket, you’re getting Select – it has a decent taste but doesn’t really stand out.

Choice Steaks are usually found in butcher’s shops. They are definitely better than Select but if you really want to astound your taste buds then you need to go for Prime. It’s the best in the business.

Tip #4 – Look for Marbling

Marbling is the most important visual cue to a delicious steak. The word describes a mix of red and white coloring in the meat. The white parts come from fat deposits which help give the steak its juicy flavor. The more marbling in the steak the better the flavor you’ll experience.

Tip #5 – Buy from a Reputable Source

The quality of steaks you have access to is really determined by where you shop for them. Grocery stores may be convenient but they do not stock the best cuts of steak. Prime Chops can supply the best cuts of steak, delivered direct to your door. Order online today!

For more helping selecting the perfect steak for you or for assistance ordering from Prime Chops contact us and one of our friendly staff will be happy to help.