This article will talk about some of the different types of steaks to consider when planning your next cookout.
For grilling purposes we'll be discussing the tender cuts of meat in detail along with a list of steaks to avoid.
Good steaks for grilling: Strip Steak: Strip Steak (New York Strip) is actually the top loin and comes from the top of the short loin primal.
This is quite possibly the most popular steak among steak connoisseurs.
It is quite tender and has just enough marbling to ensure both juiciness and flavor.
T-Bone and Porterhouse: Both of these steaks consist of a T-shaped bone with meat on each side.
On the one side (larger side) you have a strip steak which we discussed in the previous paragraph.
The other side consists of the tenderloin cut.
The only difference between a T-Bone and Porterhouse is the size of the tenderloin portion of the steak.
Porterhouse steaks are cut from the rear section on the short loin and thus have a larger tenderloin.
Ribeye: The ribeye steak is another favorite among steak lovers.
It is cut from the rib section and boasts a lot of fat marbling and is quite tender.
It is actually one of the juiciest steaks you can buy, but also one of the most expensive.
Tenderloin: Beef tenderloin is cut from the loin area and is known for it's tenderness.
They are sometimes referred to as filet mignon and can be purchased as individual cuts or as a tenderloin roast.
Although very tender, the filet is usually not as juicy as a ribeye or strip steak due to the fact that it has less fat marbling.
Top Sirloin: Top sirloin steaks are one of the more affordable options if you're wanting something on the tender side.
While not as tender or juicy as a strip steak they can still be quite delicious when properly prepared.
Chuck Eye Steak The chuck eye is a close cousin to the ribeye, but isn't quite as tender or juicy and will tend to dry out faster.
If you want a good steak for a tight budget then this one would be a great choice.
Steaks To Avoid: Here's a list of steaks to avoid if you're looking for something tender:
- Round Steak (Eye of round, bottom round, full cut round)
- Chuck Shoulder
- Chuck 7-bone
- Chuck Arm
- Chuck Blade
- Flank
- Skirt