How to eat steak: The ultimate guide from choosing ingredients to enjoying it
Recently, food topics have once again become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the discussion about steak. Whether it is cooking skills, ingredient selection or dining etiquette, they have attracted widespread attention. This article will combine hot topics in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed guide to eating steak.
1. Data on hot topics related to steak in the past 10 days across the entire network

| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Hot trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What's the best way to cook a steak? | 152.3 | ↑↑ |
| 2 | Tips for frying steak at home | 98.7 | ↑ |
| 3 | Steak Cut Selection Guide | 87.2 | → |
| 4 | Steak and wine recommendations | 65.4 | ↑↑ |
| 5 | Steak etiquette in Western restaurants | 53.9 | ↑ |
2. Guide to selecting steak parts
According to recent evaluation data from food bloggers, the taste and suitable groups of steaks of different parts are as follows:
| parts | fat content | Recommended doneness | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| filet | low | 3-5 minutes rare | Those who like tender and smooth taste |
| Sirloin | in | 5-7 medium rare | Those who like chewy food |
| rib eye | high | medium rare | Those who like rich oil aroma |
| T-bone | Middle to high | medium rare | Those who want to try two flavors |
3. Practical tips for frying steak at home
Key steps compiled based on recent popular cooking videos:
1.Temperature treatment: After taking the steak out of the refrigerator, it needs to be left at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to allow the core temperature to rise.
2.surface treatment: Use kitchen paper to absorb surface moisture to prevent oil splashing during frying
3.Seasoning timing: Just sprinkle coarse salt before frying, other spices can be added at the final stage
4.Oil temperature control: The pot should be heated until it smokes slightly (about 200℃) before adding the steak.
5.Turnover frequency: Flip every 15-20 seconds to form a perfect coke crust
4. Steak doneness guide
| doneness | core temperature | Tactile performance | Section color |
|---|---|---|---|
| medium rare | 49-55℃ | very soft | bright red |
| medium rare | 55-60℃ | Soft and elastic | pink |
| medium rare | 60-66℃ | Begin to firm | pink transition |
| medium rare | 66-71℃ | obvious elasticity | light pink |
| Well done | 71℃+ | hard | gray brown |
5. Recommended steak meals
According to recent popular pairing suggestions from food bloggers:
1.Classic combination: Roasted garlic + rosemary + cherry tomatoes
2.Innovative combination: Blueberry sauce + goat cheese (recent internet celebrity combination)
3.Wine pairing options: Cabernet Sauvignon (rich version) or Pinot Noir (light version)
4.Side dish selection: Roasted Brussels sprouts or creamed spinach are recently popular
6. Steak etiquette in Western restaurants
Dining precautions that have been hotly discussed on social platforms recently:
1.Tableware use: Use the knife and fork from outside to inside, and place them parallelly after the meal to indicate the end of the meal.
2.Cutting method: Cut one piece and eat one piece, don’t cut them all at once
3.Sauce to use: Pour the sauce on the meat instead of the bottom of the plate to avoid soaking it and affecting the taste.
4.chewing etiquette: Chew with your mouth closed, don’t talk while eating
5.Drink Pairing: Red wine should be enjoyed after the steak is served
Through the above structured data analysis and practical suggestions, we hope to help you master the way of eating steak in an all-round way, and get the best experience from purchasing to cooking to enjoying.
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