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The saying goes “rubbish in equals rubbish out”. This applies to grilling a great steak. If it’s not great to start with then you will have an almost impossible task trying to make it better during the grilling process.

The quality of the meat will decide the taste of the steak. What meat is best for grilling and what should the quality be like? There are so many varieties available in your stores, and price does not necessarily mean best for grilling.

I always prefer to get my steak from the butcher. But I know that you may not have one nearby. My second choice is the butcher in the supermarket (many of them have an in house butcher, so check him out). They should be able to give you some great advice, and the meat is usually fresher than the pre packed version. Here are some other tips to help you through the meat language.

About The Cut.

Without going through all the steak cuts, from experience the best for grilling are rib Eye, T bone, Porterhouse, Strips Steak and Sirloin. They have more fat, which is what you need for grilling. Fat gives flavor and keeps the steak moist. Lower fat steaks, like fillet and tenderloin, dry out and can look shrivelled. My favorite for the barbecue is rib eye. But try them all out.

All About Marbling.

Marbling is the name given to the lines of fat running through the steak. It’s a good thing. Marbling means flavor. The marbling should be thin and evenly spread throughout the steak. If the marbling is thick then avoid, as this will make your steak tough.

What Does The Grade Mean?

There are three different grades of beef in the United States: Prime Grade, Choice Grade and Select Grade. Prime the top of the grade and is only a small percentage of beef the beef you will find in the shops. You will mostly see Prime Grade beef in restaurants. Choice and Select are usually the grades that are available in supermarkets or butcher shops. This is the steak you will most likely be grilling with.

So what I would suggest is that you check out choice and select cuts of T-bone, Porterhouse and Strip on your grill and you will eventually get to the one that works best for you.

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