This is an e-book for steak lovers and steak novices everywhere!
Whether you're a steak connoisseur looking to round out your knowledge or a complete beginner looking to learn, this guide will help you understand different kinds of steak, how to buy it, cook it and innovative ideas for what to serve it with. Gerard the steak expert share his knowledge and years of experience with you, taking you on a guided tour of all things steak!
Who is This Book For?
This ebook is intended to be read by the following people:
- Steak enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge
- Keen cooks looking for new ideas and expert techniques
- Steak novices who want help exploring steak
- Anyone who's ever been nervous about buying steak or unsure of what they are doing with steak and would like to get comfortable
What's Inside the Essential Guide to Steak?
Here's what you can find in our comprehensive and approachable guide for anyone with an interest in steak:
Understanding Steak - We walk you through the different cuts of steaks, looking at what the differences are, what to use when and how to find your favorite. We cover all the popular cuts as well as a series of new and unusual cuts that even the seasoned steak lover may not have discovered!
We look at steak and health, exposing myths and sharing valuable knowledge that will help you take good care of yourself and those you care about, including nutrition information, details on organic beef production and the difference your cattle's diet makes to the meat.
Finally in this section we look at ageing, exploring different techniques and helping you to decide what'll suit you best.
Buying Steak - In this section we give you the expert butcher's guide to buying great steak, including a step by step guide, details on common mistakes to avoid and cut specific tips for tricky buys like rib-eye steaks.
Cooking Steak- Here we lay out all the top chef's steak secrets, sharing everything you need to know to achieve restaurant standard steak in your own home. We'll teach you different methods to tenderise cheaper cuts for quality meals on a budget and provide step by step guides for cooking the most popular cuts of steak to perfection.
Steak Recipes & Meal Ideas- Now you've perfected your steak cooking techniques and achieved professional standard grill skills, we show you how to liven up meal times with a huge variety of suggestions for delicious rubs and marinades.
You'll also learn the right way to cook all the traditional sauces and side dishes that accompany steak, from perfect chips to crisp golden onion rings.
We find it hard to imagine getting bored of steak but in case you need fresh ideas to wake up a jaded palate we have a great selection of new serving suggestions and unusual recipes to make your steak sensational once more.