I would smear that stuff on a big hamburger steak but that’s as far as I will go. Back on the ranch-farm I was raised on it was ok to experiment with hamburger but steak was salt and pepper. I remember my mom watching some tv commercial then mixing Lipton onion soup mix in hamburger and frying it in butter and Worcestershire sauce. It wasn’t bad at all for a change. We, like so many here go to the trouble to get very good beef I’m not going to do that to it. Hell this is Texas you know how we are about some things!
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Remember folks.....if you try it.....this will not be the last steak you ever make. It is okay to go out and try new things, even if they are not something you are going to do all the time.
Steak is not cheap, so I understand the argument there. However, you do not have to buy prime. I agree with the argument that putting steak sauce on a steak covers up the outstanding flavor of a prime steak. (Of which you pay for) However, there are a lot of cuts and a lot of beef grades out there to experiment with. I would not do it with Wagyu or Prime, but choice or select are game for experimenting.
I am going to make this for the group at syrup camp this weekend. (More on that shortly) That way I can get more of a consensus. Plus, I am curious to hear what they will say. I am not going to tell them what I marinated it in or that I did at all. I am just gonna tell them I have some steaks that I want to throw on and we will go from there.Comment
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Yeah, I figured it will be nice to have a few different view points. It will be fun to hear what they think. Panhead John
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Just got back from Costco with my ribeyes……..
Thanks to that damn enabler Steve B ’s recent King crab legs post, I just had to pick up some king crab legs myself. They finally came down to an “affordable” price of $29.99 lb. Last year they were about $65. lb 😱 When I saw the filets they had, I just said ok, what the hell. Been about a year since I had a good filet and they’ll go great with some crab legs.
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Alan Brice I don’t buy select steaks anymore, not even for this weekend’s steak cook. Honestly, Costco’s choice steaks are really good. I mentioned here earlier, but I’m not gonna do Prime ribeyes for this test……They had Prime there today, but I wasn’t gonna spend the money.Last edited by Panhead John; February 15, 2024, 03:12 PM.
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Not exactly how I would do it and a little more done than I prefer but since you are supplying the steak and the beer I am in to try it!Comment
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I’d definitely do it. Lots of umami flavors in those sauses. Speaking of Worcestershire sauce, I am a die hard L&P guy, BUT for this challenge consider using this stuff. It will knock your flavor buds into the dirt 👍
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No, you don't stomp out the flavor of a prime beef cut. Something that good doesn't need much help in the way of seasoning.Attached FilesComment
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Yeah Frank welcome and nice cook.Last edited by Clawbear57; February 21, 2024, 08:46 PM.
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Prime no. Choice yes.Comment
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If you're taking up this experiment--prime, choice or select--I hope you do a second steak with just S&P as something to compare it with.Comment
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Honestly, I’ve done hundreds of steaks with just S & P, no need to do both as part of the experiment.Last edited by Panhead John; February 15, 2024, 10:20 PM.
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Side note. I have an interesting experiment going on. I am nearing the end of a 60 day dry age on a full SELECT rib primal. I think it will be interesting to see how much this elevates the cheapest of the ribeyes. Was about 21lbs when it in the aging fridge. If anyone is interested, I'll do a quick and dirty write up.Comment
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I voted no, because I wouldn't do that to a prime. A lesser grade? Yes, because I am already guilty of marinading and using Worcestershire Sauce, so adding some A-1 type sauce wouldn't be a stretch.Comment
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I voted no, but after reading Spinaker 's response, I might actually try this, since it is a marinade. Most of it will cook off the surface, and we also know that the only thing that really penetrates is salt - and there is plenty in the two sauces.Comment
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The way I look at it..... in the end......at least I get to eat steak! Panhead John @jfmorris
For some of the meals you make, I get why you are not joining us. LOL Troutman
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texastweeter Yeah, I dipped my finger in it. It’s probably because I haven’t used steak sauce in so long, but I didn’t care for it to be honest.
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ALRIGHTY FOLKS, THE RESULTS ARE IN!
After marinating for 2 hours, I patted the steak dry with paper towels.
Did my usual reverse sear with a chunk of hickory
Smelling and looking good so far!
Came out a perfect rare/medium rare!
So, before I get started with my review, y’all don’t be goin” …”told ya so, I told ya so!” Nah nah nah nah nah…🤓 I knew damn good and well going into this that everything I’m going to say about this, was a distinct possibility, in fact, a probability. But, you never know until you try it, right? I don’t mind experimenting, hell, I ate BBQ at Dickie’s for y'all and did a review, remember that? 😂 Here goes……
This steak turned out to be my least enjoyable steak I’ve had in years! When I first put the steak on the grill with my tongs, it felt mushy and almost fell into 3 different pieces…..bad sign. I cooked it as I always do, I’m positive it was not a result of any wrong doing on my part. There was a good looking bark/crust, but it was kinda mushy, no crunch to it at all. 🙄 When I took my first bite, the marinade overpowered the taste of the steak, and it was too soft, even for a ribeye with lots of marbling. I tried to doctor it up with more salt and pepper, but all that did was make it an over seasoned piece of crap. Even though I ate most of it and it wasn’t terrible, I’ll never, ever marinade a ribeye again, especially with this witches brew of a concoction…….
TO THE OTHER GUYS THAT WERE GONNA DO THIS…….DON’T!!!
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smokenoob I didn’t get what you were saying the first few times I read that, then the light bulb went off…..😂 -
Now that I’m thinking of it, when H-E-B first opened, they would shrink wrap your steak with a special marinade if you chose. I was doing it for a while and got sick of the taste of the marinade so I understand exactly what you’re saying. Oh well thanks for the experiment Better you than me buddy
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The cost of ribeye being what it is today, this one falls into the "Don't be doin no experimentin on Thanksgiving!" category.
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A1 sauce and the like do have their place in the world. I use it occasionally when I discover some old and questionable cooked meat sitting in the back of the and decide it was once good, I would hate to toss it, so I’ll slice it thin and make a sandwich. I consider adding a few drops of A1 to be a first line prophylactic against food poisoning. It usually works.Comment
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