July 2, 2006

Food News: Great steaks have common thread -- fat

So, you're having a BBQ for your 4th of July or summer get together and are wondering "What should I get for the grill?" This piece from the Boston Globe offers some good tips for your fiery endeavor.

"Independence Day is the most popular holiday for grilling, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, and steaks are second in popularity only to burgers.

Marbling is the first thing to consider when buying steaks for home, LoSurdo says. While filet is the most popular cut at his restaurant, he prefers the rib eye, sometimes known as Delmonico -- a fattier cut that comes from the lower part of a cow or steer's back."

"LoSurdo notes that per-pound prices for steaks can range from a few dollars to upwards of $20. He advises choosing ``the best thing you can afford... His personal steak preference is a "center cut" from the middle of the loin, an inch thick or better. Go for a bone-in steak if possible because it will have more flavor."

Full article here.