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On the other end of the spectrum is the "Pittsburgh Style" rare - where they char the outside of the steak, but the inside is still very rare - and pretty much raw. Never tried it, but imagine I'd want it cooked a little more on the inside, and less on the outside, than this:

 
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On the other end of the spectrum is the "Pittsburgh Style" rare - where they char the outside of the steak, but the inside is still very rare - and pretty much raw. Never tried it, but imagine I'd want it cooked a little more on the inside, and less on the outside, than this:


Pittsburgh style is ok for a bite or two but I can't eat a whole steak cooked like that.
 
(And now I'm wondering if GSD knows what h/t means 'cause he's a crusty old bastard.)

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Honest question --

What makes a steak taste better the less done it is? I ALWAYS ask for mine well done and don't ever eat undercooked meat...like, ever. Maybe I'm odd, but I actually like the taste of it when it's cooked all the way through. Have never understood what tastes so much better about having it still mooing inside.
 
Honest question --

What makes a steak taste better the less done it is? I ALWAYS ask for mine well done and don't ever eat undercooked meat...like, ever. Maybe I'm odd, but I actually like the taste of it when it's cooked all the way through. Have never understood what tastes so much better about having it still mooing inside.

I don't like it "mooing", but I'm a medium rare kind of guy. It's just juicier and more succulent.
 
I know the risks but i have to have my burger med rare. I dont even bother with places that wont do it. I cant stand a done burger.
Gotta be medium well for a burger or even well done. Not talking burnt edges well done, thoroughly cooked all the way through. Gotta be at least some pink for burgers. Give me a red burger, and I have instant nausea. You can have perfectly juicy medium well to well done burgers. Can't say the same for steaks though. I get those medium.
 
If I order a steak and it comes out with a little pink in it, I'm not the Dbag who will send it back or anything...I'll eat it and be fine...have just never noticed a taste difference, honestly. I douse it with steak sauce anyway...here's the "redneck" coming out in me, I guess.
 
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Honest question --

What makes a steak taste better the less done it is? I ALWAYS ask for mine well done and don't ever eat undercooked meat...like, ever. Maybe I'm odd, but I actually like the taste of it when it's cooked all the way through. Have never understood what tastes so much better about having it still mooing inside.
First of all, even though we all like to pretend there are hard-and-fast rules to cooking steak, all that matters is what tastes good to you. Try it cooked different ways and decide for yourself. That doesn't mean I'm not going to make fun of you, though.

I'm a medium rare guy because I want a juicy and tender steak. If the steak is on the heat too long, the fats that make the meat juicy get cooked off. It also changes the chemical composition of the meat so that it's tougher.

The type of steak you use obviously makes a difference as well, and you get what you pay for. Personally, I don't eat red meat very often at all, so when I buy steak I just splurge for a filet. The reason they're one of the most expensive cuts is because they contain an ideal balance of marbling (fat) and muscle so that you get the perfect balance of juiciness, tenderness, and flavor.
 
First of all, even though we all like to pretend there are hard-and-fast rules to cooking steak, all that matters is what tastes good to you. Try it cooked different ways and decide for yourself. That doesn't mean I'm not going to make fun of you, though.

I'm a medium rare guy because I want a juicy and tender steak. If the steak is on the heat too long, the fats that make the meat juicy get cooked off. It also changes the chemical composition of the meat so that it's tougher.

The type of steak you use obviously makes a difference as well, and you get what you pay for. Personally, I don't eat red meat very often at all, so when I buy steak I just splurge for a filet. The reason they're one of the most expensive cuts is because they contain an ideal balance of marbling (fat) and muscle so that you get the perfect balance of juiciness, tenderness, and flavor.

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I'll use steak sauce depending on the situation. If I'm at some cookout or something and the dude grilling steaks clearly has no idea what he's doing, then hand it over. Otherwise, it's not really needed, unless you just really love steak sauce.
 
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I'll use steak sauce depending on the situation. If I'm at some cookout or something and the dude grilling steaks clearly has no idea what he's doing, then hand it over. Otherwise, it's not really needed, unless you just really love steak sauce.

That's me - not necessarily a taste thing. I just have to have some kind of sauce on just about everything.
 
First of all, even though we all like to pretend there are hard-and-fast rules to cooking steak, all that matters is what tastes good to you. Try it cooked different ways and decide for yourself. That doesn't mean I'm not going to make fun of you, though.

I'm a medium rare guy because I want a juicy and tender steak. If the steak is on the heat too long, the fats that make the meat juicy get cooked off. It also changes the chemical composition of the meat so that it's tougher.

The type of steak you use obviously makes a difference as well, and you get what you pay for. Personally, I don't eat red meat very often at all, so when I buy steak I just splurge for a filet. The reason they're one of the most expensive cuts is because they contain an ideal balance of marbling (fat) and muscle so that you get the perfect balance of juiciness, tenderness, and flavor.

I can agree with this. We don't eat steak often either, but generally always will splurge for a higher priced quality...and I always grill it on low heat. Takes longer, and even though I get mine close to well done, it still basically melts.
 
Remember to always let steak warm to room temp before grilling.

I dont do sauce but some fresh ground horseradish is quite spectacular

You're welcome

AND let it rest after you grill it for a few minutes! I don't even eat steak and I know this... but I have grilled a few for others! I eat salmon or chicken! yum! I like steak though, just not something I eat often. I'm one of those "I'll just take a bite of yours" people! haha
 
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AND let it rest after you grill it for a few minutes! I don't even eat steak and I know this... but I have grilled a few for others! I eat salmon or chicken! yum! I like steak though, just not something I eat often. I'm one of those "I'll just take a bite of yours" people! haha

I love pretty much anything that comes out of the ocean. But salmon is probably down the list. And it's only fresh caught for me. I don't do that farm raised crap.

And I very rarely eat poultry. If I eat chicken, it's usually in a stew or shredded in fajitas or something. But there's absolutely nothing appetizing to me about grilled, baked or broiled chicken breast. Plus, if I have to prepare it myself, no way. Handling chicken grosses me out. Fish, red meat and pork are fine. But preparing chicken is ewww.
 
I'm a medium rare guy because I want a juicy and tender steak. If the steak is on the heat too long, the fats that make the meat juicy get cooked off. It also changes the chemical composition of the meat so that it's tougher.

Exactly. I like the taste better of medium rare steaks because they're juicy and flavorful still - but I think even more than that for me, it's the toughness of the meat that makes me prefer a less well done steak. I just dont like gnawing on a bite for 5 minutes because it's been cooked into a tough ball.

That's me - not necessarily a taste thing. I just have to have some kind of sauce on just about everything.

I see what you're saying here. I generally like sauces and condiments on things, just because it makes it more moist - I dry meat, dry potatoes, etc. need something. But for me, with a good medium rare steak, the juices still in the steak provide enough moisture to keep the steak from being too dry.
 
I love pretty much anything that comes out of the ocean. But salmon is probably down the list. And it's only fresh caught for me. I don't do that farm raised crap.

And I very rarely eat poultry. If I eat chicken, it's usually in a stew or shredded in fajitas or something. But there's absolutely nothing appetizing to me about grilled, baked or broiled chicken breast. Plus, if I have to prepare it myself, no way. Handling chicken grosses me out. Fish, red meat and pork are fine. But preparing chicken is ewww.

I have to admit handling chicken does make me nervous! haha But yep, only wild caught salmon for me.... the farmed stuff is so bad for you! I love all seafood really but my favorite fish is salmon. I have a few different ways I fix it so I don't get bored! I don't eat pork much either, maybe from a good BBQ place occasionally that has good pulled pork or ribs... never eat Bacon though and my sausage has to be something other than pork but I like sausages/kielbasa meals.
 
I know the risks but i have to have my burger med rare. I dont even bother with places that wont do it. I cant stand a done burger.
The taste is alright but I don't like the texture of rare hamburger or rare steak.
 
Remember to always let steak warm to room temp before grilling.
There are varying schools of thought on this. I do, but I've also seen actual scientific studies that show grilling straight from the freezer doesn't have a noticeable effect on the taste, only the color.

AND let it rest after you grill it for a few minutes!
Absolutely.
 
I love pretty much anything that comes out of the ocean. But salmon is probably down the list. And it's only fresh caught for me. I don't do that farm raised crap.
The difference between Atlantic salmon and Pacific salmon is pretty remarkable. Used to eat it all the time when I lived in the NW but not anymore. It's a weird fish, though, so I get people not liking it at all.

And I very rarely eat poultry. If I eat chicken, it's usually in a stew or shredded in fajitas or something. But there's absolutely nothing appetizing to me about grilled, baked or broiled chicken breast. Plus, if I have to prepare it myself, no way. Handling chicken grosses me out. Fish, red meat and pork are fine. But preparing chicken is ewww.
I eat chicken more than anything, but prepping it and cleaning up afterwards is such a freaking mess. I've taken to buying the Perdue Perfect Portions, which are individually wrapped boneless, skinless breasts. No cleanup at all except for discarding the plastic they come in (which stinks if you leave it in the trash).
 
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