Cooking the Perfect Steak
Bruce Aidells
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- In-depth Instruction; over 137 mins
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Steak 101
26:18
Meet America's meat guru, Bruce Aidells, and dive right into learning about qualities to look for when shopping for a great steak, and which cut to choose.
Pan-Broiling & Roasting Steak
15:25
A pan-broiled and roasted steak is perfect for a quick meal for up to four people. Bruce discusses what pans to use, which cuts are best suited for this method, and how to make a flavorful rub to enhance the flavor of your steak.
Pan-Sautéing Steaks
15:15
Bruce gets you set to prepare fillet mignon for two, complete with a whiskey-cream pan sauce and elegant side dishes (the recipes are included). Follow along as Bruce guides you through pan-sautéing step by step.
Grilling Steaks on a Charcoal Grill
20:19
If you love a smoky, char-grilled steak, get those coals ready! Bruce shares a recipe for a marinade, then shows how to set up your grill with different heat zones for effective cooking. You'll see how to monitor your steak's progress, check for doneness, and slice and serve it when it's ready.
The Steakhouse Experience at Home
21:02
Prepare meat the steakhouse way with a gas grill. Learn which cuts work well for this method and how your steak should be placed on the grill and moved between direct and indirect heat as needed. Bruce shares a recipe for compound butter with Spanish chorizo sausage to complement the meat. Place the butter on your steak as it rests, then carve and serve!
Measuring Doneness
14:31
Bruce gives you exactly the information you need to judge how your steak is cooked, from very rare to well-done. Learn about the temperature ranges of the meat as it comes off the heat, and how hot it should be after resting. Bruce also shares visual cues such as color and texture. You'll also learn which thermometers work best for the job and how to slice your steak for the best results.
Knives, Carving & Condiments
24:05
If you crave steak but have a hamburger budget, Bruce shows how to buy larger roasts and break them down into individual steaks for a more affordable price. And even budget cuts of meat can be turned into small steaks when you know what to look for. Bruce also discusses the importance of the salt you use, complementary condiments, options for steak knives and finally, what to do with leftovers.
Make the most of every steak with essential techniques from award-winning cookbook author and founder of Aidells Sausage Company, Bruce Aidells. First, learn how to consider marbling, smell and color when selecting good beef. Then, discover techniques you’ll wonder how you lived without as you cook favorite steak cuts, from rib eye and filet mignon to porterhouse and skirt steak. Next, Bruce will show you how to get the best results using three key cooking methods: pan-broiling, pan-sautéing and grilling. You’ll even get tips for gauging doneness so that every bite is perfectly cooked and delicious. Plus, enjoy recipes for classic steakhouse sides, rubs and sauces to complement the steaks you’ll cook in this class.
Bruce Aidells
Bruce Aidells is an award-winning cookbook author, television host and owner of the national sausage brand, Aidells Sausage Company. He has written 12 cookbooks, including the IACP Julia Child award-winning Hot Links and Country Flavors, and James Beard Award nominees The Complete Meat Cookbook and Bruce Aidellss Complete Book of Pork. He has appeared as an expert chef on television shows such as Today and Martha Stewart Living, and serves as host of his own show, Good Cookin with Bruce Aidells.
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