Steak and Wine Pairings

Wine Pairings Extraordinaire

Almost inseparable: Steak and Wine. (Photo Credits)

Steak and Wine are an almost inseparable pair, and so most steakhouses in town are usually great places to discover and sample good wines as well.

For those who may want to replicate the steaks in great restaurants, there are great recipes to try, and good wines to pair it with. Wine Menu          

The New York Times for instance, published an article about cooking steaks at home, saying grilling on charcoal is the best way to cook steaks.

“In fact, the method promises to reduce anxiety at our outdoor parties this summer by making the grilling speedier and more consistent, with far less sooty flare-up than when we raise our steaks a few inches onto a grate above the coals. (That air space between the meat and the heat provides oxygen for combustion.) This is especially advantageous with fatty chops like pork and lamb, which turn out beautifully when you go commando and toss them directly onto the glowing coals.”

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Flavorite meanwhile gave a guide in pan-grilling hanger steaks. North County IntertwinedBistro Restaurant Homepage

“Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides (I like very coarsely ground pepper for this) and leave at room temperature. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat for about 5 minutes until hot. Turn the heat to high and leave for 1 minute. Add in a splash of oil (enough to almost coat the bottom of the pan) and leave for 30 seconds. Add the steaks to the pan and cook for 2 1/2 minutes per side (for rare) or 3 minutes per side (for medium rare). Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly, and against the grain.”

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Thrillist meantime busted myths about steak and wine pairings.

“Good news, everybody! You totally can drink a white wine with your delicious slab of meat. Best wine myth distillation yet! As our sommelier explains, a nice red will always taste incredible with a steak, but that doesn’t mean you should discount a bottle of well-chosen white. Patrick suggests going for a chenin blanc or another full-bodied and fruity white wine to pair with steak. The goal is to find a white that mimics the robust qualities of your typical reds.”

Read the whole article here.

Choosing the best steak and the best wine will ultimately lead to a good time.

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