New York Strip Steaks Marinated in, well, Salt

I’ve been talking about brining a lot lately which is soaking usually chicken or pork in a salt water solution to make the meat more juicy, tender, and flavorful.  How is this possible?  Doesn’t salt dry things out?  Well, yes if you use enough salt long enough.  But if done properly salt can do some [...]

Bison Steaks

This is the first time I have ever done Bison steaks. I’ve had Bison burgers but only prepared for me at a restaurant. I’d heard good things about it and wanted to give it a try. And I have to say I was not at all disappointed. The steaks were very [...]

Filet Mignion that almost wasn’t – Many videos of the process

Grilling is not a science. Some may call it an art. But one thing is for sure, sometimes things don’t go as planned and improvisation is required. This was one of those times. The conditions outside were not ideal for grilling. 40 degrees and the wind was blowing strong. [...]

My Rarest Steak to Date on this Site

That hunk of beef may still be mooing. This is for all you folks out there that order a steak with the hooves and horns knocked off and warmed up a bit. This is one of those glorious steaks…

First Guy Night of the New Year + Video of Flame Searing Steaks!!!

Dad and I got together for Guy Night on January 9th. He brought the wine, I provided the steaks and potatoes and he also came through with a nice little bag of Royal Red Shrimps from the Gulf. Every year my folks go down to the Gulf of Mexico and pick up a cooler full [...]

I want to come clean. I think I have a problem…

OK, so I have come to grips with this. They say admitting you have a problem is the hardest part. I tried to hide it from my family and friends, but I don’t think I can keep living a lie. I have a problem. I am woefully and hopelessly addicted. [...]

Surf and Turf

Here we have another great steak. This time it’s a Fillet Mignon. For this beautiful chunk of meat. I kept it simple. No marinade. Just a quick rub and on the grill. Want to see the rest of the process? Hit that link below…

Guy Night at the GrillinFool’s Part I – Fat Filets

So, last Saturday, my son’s 7 month birthday we did Guy Night at the GrillinFool’s. For years guy night was just my dad and I. We would do this a few nights of the year: Steaks bigger than your foot, a good bottle of red (or two) and a guy flick – [...]

Another Beautifully Done Steak

Obviously I am a Steak Fanatic.  I will not deny that.  Once I mastered the proper method for grilling a steak I never looked back.  Here is another beautifully done NY Strip…

The Perfect Steak

I am a true believe that the perfect steak is rare or medium rare. Anything beyond that is cooked improperly. That being said, using this method for grilling a steak can improve steaks cooked beyond medium rare as well…