Where to you grill-it-yourselfs buy your steaks in Houston? I just got a new grill for the summer and I plan on using it a lot. Like say, every night. I usually buy the Angus Beef ribeye from Kroger, but they hardly ever have it anymore. I got a box of steaks from Omaha Steaks for Christmas and they were VERY good, but the closest store is near the Galleria. Also, what if any spices do you put on your steaks before you grill them? I usually pile them with salt, then grill them for 5 minutes on one side, 3 minutes on the othe side, then let them sit for 2 minutes before digging in. Any other suggestions?
I'm a marinating fool at this point. You can go store bought or make your own. My buddy is pushing on me to try this 7up/lime juice/cilantro/garlic/jalepeno (6 hr) marinade that he's obsessed with. It's all a matter of how much you want to spend on the meat. The stuff from the actual butchers at any of the grocery stores is almost always top shelf stuff. You could go all out with Ohmaha Steaks too. Evan
I don't know where to buy steaks in Houston but as you said I buy mine most of the time at the local Kroger. As far as seasoning, as said above I marinate but it depends on what you like to do.
Did you get gas or charcoal? I've been marinating with seasoning salt and Korean BBQ sauce. Delicious.
I get steaks from the Kroger most of the time, but I go to Central Market if I can afford it or the occasion calls for a better cut. Minced fresh garlic and fresh cracked pepper is all I usually use to season. I've been making kabobs more lately than steaks though.
I get steaks from HEB in those giant value packs. Then I marinate them in Stubb's beef marinade for 24 hours.
I get all my meat from an actual meat market rather than any grocery store. They are more knowledgable and eager to answer questions, the prices at mine are the same or better, they'll cut you whatever you want right in front of you so you know its fresh and where it came from. Plus they know me now and it is an all around friendly old-timey experience. I go to Guy's Meat Market on OST. But just google for meat markets in your area. Since that is all they do, anything you get at a meat market will almost always be better than what you get at a grocery store. btw, I only grill =>1 1/2" steaks using garlic powder and ground black pepper. My thought is if its a good steak, I keep it simple. I only use salt at the table. Oomp, I need to try fresh garlic!
When I go out to buy a steak to grill at home, I go to one of the following three places: Central Market Rice Epicurean (the one at Holcombe and Kirby) Beldens I like to season them with Cavenders Greek Seasoning or sometimes a Tuscan spice blend (includes crushed rosemary, crushed sage, and kosher salt), grill for 5 minutes on each side, then 3 minutes on each side, high heat on the gas grill. Comes out medium rare, just how I like 'em.
I pretty much get all my meats from Randall's Steak Flavoring - I use Tony Cachere's cajun seasoning, some garlic salt, and Lea & Perrins. DE-LI-CIOUS! I love my new grill too. Its not a kick ass stainless bad mofo, but it does the job pretty well.
Can't advise you on where to buy steaks in Houston but as for grilling them I would recommend marinating them in a little red wine for short time and then rubbing them down with cracked black pepper, minced garlic and sea salt. Also if you can find it get the dry aged beef.
I cake on Montreal Steak seasoning (also good for broiling) - The better the cut of meat (steak) the less likely I would be to marinate it. Chicken - Italian dressing Thick Pork Chops - Stubbs Pork Marinade - I cannot say enough about this stuff. Since I tried it, I look forward to these chops more than any steak I have ever had.
lots of great ideas here. the best thing to know is that everything tastes better grilled, so you're already haflway to good eatin. i like marinades and dry rubs. i would stay away from the ready made ones and make them from scratch. this way you can experiment and tweak your flavorings as time goes on. have fun.
Is cleaning the grill afterwards the toughest part of the whole ordeal for some of you?? I need recommendations on what cleans my grill the best without being too abrasive. Brillo? Easy-off? WHAT?
Brush it with a wire grillbrush & then wipe it off with a paper towel & cooking oil. Do this after it's heated a bit before you cook as well. ima: sign up for Central Market's mailing list. They send out some pretty stout coupons every month, like spend $40 & get $10/off some meat/seafood item. Their meat's great, from high-end prime stuff to cheaper angus/choice cuts.
