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What's the best place to get a steak in New York?
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Well I have done Snake River Farms, DeBragga and CrowdCow.
I got a Gold Grade Cowboy Ribeye from Snake River Farms. Good stuff, but really damn pricy. Damn near close to Japanese A5 prices. They run promos somewhat frequently. Seemed like an ok value when I was able to knock $25 or so off what they normally ask for.
DeBragga and CrowdCow I've only used for Japanese A5 and they were both good experiences. Well I tried a few different farms off Crowd Cow and I did get let down by one of their Ribeyes but customer service was great and made it right for me.
I've actually been enjoying buying Whole Prime Ribeyes and NY Strips from Costco and Dry Aging at home with Umai Dry Aging bags. I went 69 days on a Ribeye and 50 on a NY Strip and it comes out way funkier than what you'll typically get out of a Steakhouse.
I got a Gold Grade Cowboy Ribeye from Snake River Farms. Good stuff, but really damn pricy. Damn near close to Japanese A5 prices. They run promos somewhat frequently. Seemed like an ok value when I was able to knock $25 or so off what they normally ask for.
DeBragga and CrowdCow I've only used for Japanese A5 and they were both good experiences. Well I tried a few different farms off Crowd Cow and I did get let down by one of their Ribeyes but customer service was great and made it right for me.
I've actually been enjoying buying Whole Prime Ribeyes and NY Strips from Costco and Dry Aging at home with Umai Dry Aging bags. I went 69 days on a Ribeye and 50 on a NY Strip and it comes out way funkier than what you'll typically get out of a Steakhouse.
That’s really interesting MR. BOB!
How did you cook your Cowboy Ribeye from SRF? In smaller apartment set ups you either go for it with pan then broil, or the Sous vide method, I presume?
Dry aging sounds interesting - going to research this now - could do my own vertical tasting throughout the COVID-19 WFH period - 45 days, 60 days, 75 days and compare perhaps.
Interesting, nonetheless.
Maybe another thread, but going to have craft beer withdrawals soon. Some NYC craft breweries are delivering, but maybe there is a platform that you can get some fresh and interesting stuff from also (Tavour?)
How did you cook your Cowboy Ribeye from SRF? In smaller apartment set ups you either go for it with pan then broil, or the Sous vide method, I presume?
Dry aging sounds interesting - going to research this now - could do my own vertical tasting throughout the COVID-19 WFH period - 45 days, 60 days, 75 days and compare perhaps.
Interesting, nonetheless.
Maybe another thread, but going to have craft beer withdrawals soon. Some NYC craft breweries are delivering, but maybe there is a platform that you can get some fresh and interesting stuff from also (Tavour?)
No responses to the recent revival question 
... how to get the best steak you can in the next few months when we aren’t leaving our apartments.
... how to get the best steak you can in the next few months when we aren’t leaving our apartments.
Yes I Sous Vide at 137 for 2 hours or so. In hindsight, I should have done a Reverse Sear. Start it in the oven as low as possible. About 200 or so. Pat Dry and sear on a ripping hot Cast Iron. Would have rendered the fat better this way probably. I just heard a lot of recommendations for Sous Vide at 137 which I guess is supposed to be a considerable bump from 131 that used to be trend? Still came out good overall.
No responses to the recent revival question ... how to get the best steak you can in the next few months when we aren’t leaving our apartments.
Sounds like Amazon Fresh is an option (USDA Prime), if you can get a delivery window that is... though some of the meat delivery offerings sounds interesting. May have to TOFTT in true style
... how to get the best steak you can in the next few months when we aren’t leaving our apartments.Sounds like Amazon Fresh is an option (USDA Prime), if you can get a delivery window that is... though some of the meat delivery offerings sounds interesting. May have to TOFTT in true style
The other good thing about sous vide is you can do a whole batch of steaks at once, then toss them in the freezer. Now they're frozen and pre-cooked at whatever doneness you like. When you're ready to eat, you toss them in the fridge in the morning to let them thaw, then right before dinner you warm them up in a warm bath for 30min to an hour, and then just sear and you're ready to go.
This is especially useful if you're planning on having a party and everyone wants steak done to different levels. You can precook a well done, medium well, medium, medium rare, whatever you want, just warm them up before the party, and sear for a couple minutes. Much faster than cooking each steak to each doneness one at a time.
The other tip about sous vide - it comes out of the bag soaking wet. Make sure to dry it off before searing or else it will not form a good crust.
This is especially useful if you're planning on having a party and everyone wants steak done to different levels. You can precook a well done, medium well, medium, medium rare, whatever you want, just warm them up before the party, and sear for a couple minutes. Much faster than cooking each steak to each doneness one at a time.
The other tip about sous vide - it comes out of the bag soaking wet. Make sure to dry it off before searing or else it will not form a good crust.
This is getting deep-love you guys-I appreciate you are into getting it right. or say you have a 1..5 to 2 inch steak-Just Season the steak well, sear in a really hot pan on both sides,a few minutes each, use a little rosemary and butter to add to the flavor if you like. Then pop it in at 425 or about 12-15 minutes-and you'll be medium rate every time. I use a sizzle plate-man you can tell no one's mongering, lol
Gotta do what we can - enjoy life’s other pleasures... and not take those for granted.
I know I took for granted great massages and the anticipation/suspense. More important things in life, for sure, but when that and many other luxuries are taken away from you instantly... it’s tough!
Yankees should be making their march toward a World Series already... Masters week (Now November!)... oh well
I know I took for granted great massages and the anticipation/suspense. More important things in life, for sure, but when that and many other luxuries are taken away from you instantly... it’s tough!
Yankees should be making their march toward a World Series already... Masters week (Now November!)... oh well