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:: Cooking Steak ::

   To keep a steak flat as it cooks
     Cut the steak on the side. If the steak has starting to curl, cut, then flip over.

   To serve an overdone steak

 

    Slice it very thinly across the grain so that it is easier to chew.

   When cooking steaks and burgers
     When cooking steaks and burgers, broil the second side less than the first. The second side has already heated.
    :: Add Flavor ::

   Add flavor to your food with some wine
     To compliment hearty meat dishes, stews, and dark sauces, try using a full-bodied red wine.

   Keep the flavorful juice
   Do not pierce with a fork or pound the meat down because it releases the flavorful juices.