Poll: So, how do you like your steak?

[DarkhoIlow]

I usually have it medium rare.Tastes better when you have to chew more on it,that's what I think at least.

 

[Atheist.]

Nononono try this:

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That is the definition of delicious right there.

Though there is a serious price difference between these two meals.

I'm sporting a semi right now.

Aren't we all. This cut looks like it was made for a god. I'd probably sell my family for a lifetime supply of this embodiment of deliciousness.

Oh. My. God. I've already had one yummy fillet steak tonight, and you've made me hungry for steak again!

Mmmm... All that red...

Indeed, indeed.

 

[larysalove]

Medium rare. Anything else is just... overdone and gross. :[

 

[Rinji]

I like 'em well done, thank you for asking. :>

 

[The Apothecarry]

Is it a black and charred mess? No? I'll take it!

 

[Atheist.]

Medium Rawr, never tried Blue though. Is having it that rare bad for you? I mean, I know it increases the risk of foodbourne germs...hmmm


[http://www.die2nite.com?ref=Pandenxis]

If you get a reasonable grade meat, and cut, there is a small amount of germs, and all on the outside of the meat. Once it comes into contact with a 400*F+ surface for more than a few seconds it's technically good to eat. The only thing increases is the delicious juiciness. If you can handle a cut that isn't exactly hot, that is.

 

[The Moehlinator]

If I poke mine and it doesn't moo, I send it back.

Rare. Very much rare. Never tried a blue steak, but it can't be all bad, I suppose...I draw the line at green though!

 

[Leg End]

I cannot stand having my meat any less than Very Well Done. So, well done.

I love the color pink, but not in my meat. :L

 

[M4A1Sopmod]

Rare. I was tempted to say "raw and wriggling" but the prospect of eating a live cow was very unappealing. I should also mention at this time (as I doubt there will be another opportunity in the near future and I know how much each and every one of you hangs on my every word) that the men on my father's side of the family have a saying that goes back several generations. When asked how they would like their steak prepared they would reply: "Burn it up and bring me the smoke." I hope you enjoyed that quote and plan on using it to impress your future dates. I think I have spent far too much time on the topic of steak and I better leave before I start to ramble and tell old nonsensical stories...

 

[Booze Zombie]

"Not chewy" is how I like my steak. I don't mind the rest of it, it's just got to not be chewy.

 

[Spade Lead]

I like my steak well done simply because it reduces the chances of getting sick from it. I'm the same with all of my foods in that I want them practically burnt. I don't losing a bit of flavor if it prevents food poisoning.

There are no germs, bacteria, or parasites in Beef that can harm a human. I like mine on the rare side of Medium-rare.

As I once heard somewhere: The redder, The better!

 

[Haydyn]

Medium Rare. I like my steak bloody, but I don't wanna take my unhealthy obsession with feasting upon the blood of an animal towards potentially ruining an otherwise great steak.

 

[ManWithHat]

For me, just smack it and make it angry. I'll take care of the rest.
Rare, because blood is delicious!

 

[Salem_Wolf]

Rare or medium rare, it depends on my mood. I like a little blood to the meat, gives it juice, but if I'm in an "A1 steak sauce" kind of mood then I'll pretty much "well done" it and drown it in A1. Mmm love A1...

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Also, anyone want to tell me why people post their captcha? I only did it to ask this question, cause I seriously don't get the significance. I hope there's a captcha lottery and I'm going to win!

 

[emeraldrafael]

I've never heard of blue steak i take it that means frozen.

I like my well down all the way through, or sometimes with just a touch of pink in the middle.

 

[Elamdri]

I just had a lovely rare fillet steak, in a brandy and peppercorn sauce. Omnomnom.

=]

Edit: I just realized that some people might not know what 'Blue' steak is.

A 'Blue' steak, is when it is rarer than rare. It's literally thrown onto a pan for 5 seconds (if that), flipped, then served. This causes the surface of the meat to be slightly browned, but all of the rest to be almost completely raw.

Medium Rare is the way to go with steak. Occasionally, if it's REALLY good cuts of meat, like tenderloin, I'll go rare, but I usually get Ribeye when I get steak.

If you cook a steak past Medium, you're a certified terrorist.

My biggest issue is when I got to restaurants and order a steak "Medium Rare" more often than not I get "Medium" and I hate to go to places where you have to spend the money to get a chef who knows what the hell "Medium Rare" means.

 

[Elamdri]

I've never heard of blue steak i take it that means frozen.

I like my well down all the way through, or sometimes with just a touch of pink in the middle.

That's a steak guide. Not perfect, but it's an idea of what OP is talking about.

 

[MetalMaz]

Medium rare. I love steak, but my brother won't even eat beef. Well, I say brother, in truth I don't even know the guy.......

 

[DSK-]

Why does having something 'cooked properly' be called 'well done'? I don't get it.

ah intelligent discussion time.

Cooking is pretty much the art of making food taste good correct? (and not kill people) steak is one of the few meats which its totally capable of being cooked for a few seconds and eaten(even enjoyed depending on your taste).

The names just reflect their status. Well done is that its been "done" for the longest time. Only overcooks more, and i would punch someone if they asked me to cook that.

The reason I (and many others) disagree with it being cooked well done is because the whole expense of the steak is wasted since your cooking it to the point where its comparable to a beef burger, which is a waste of a good cut (at least in a few eyes). Stick to burgers

Hah, it was more of a rhetorical question on my part. In my home, meat is always 'cooked' or 'well done' (ie well done to me is it being cooked 'properly'). I just find the idea of eating something that isn't fully cooked rather ballsy in terms of safety (lol) and slightly interesting in terms of taste.

Regardless, I definitely enjoy the taste of well cooked roast dinners

Although I wouldn't mind trying a steak like my dad prefers "Pull it's horns, wipe it's ass and I'll have it as it is".

lol roasts are cooked in the opposite way (and ill agree that an 8 hour roast can be gorgeous) it keeps the juiciness of the meat in, Good old low and slow.

I think its rather safe to eat anything above rare (blue is a bit dodgey in my eyes but thats opinion ) most people who die from steak die from having eaten too much of it ^^

I don't think anyone can have enough steak

 

[xopher]

Well done every single time. I want it brown throughout, no blood, no juices, or other crap squirting in my mouth.