Steak 101

A great grilled steak begins with a great steak. But how do you tell a great steak from a regular steak?

With our complete guide to Steaks, Grades and Cuts of Beef!

• Guide to Beef Grades
• Guide to Cuts of Beef

There are a couple of things to look for when buying a steak. First there is the grade. The grade tells you about the quality of the meat based on marbling and age. The second factor is the cut. Different cuts have different qualities. Finding the right cut for what you want to grill is probably the most important part of an excellent steak.

You go to the butcher whether it’s the corner meat market, supermarket or online store and find what can appear to be an unending row of steaks. It will no longer be a mystery, once you read through our guide.