The Complete Guide to Cooking the Perfect Steak Quiz

What are the primary cuts of steak?

• Rib eye, tenderloin, New York strip, T-bone

• Pecanha, hanger, Denver, skirt

• Top round, bottom round, eye of round

• Flat iron, tri-tip, bevette, top sirloin

Which steak is considered overrated due to its high price?

• Rib eye

• Tenderloin

• Strip loin

• Porterhouse

What is the most underrated steak?

• Flat iron

• Tri-tip

• Denver

• Pecanha

What is the best way to develop a crust on a steak?

• Cook it slowly

• Use high heat

• Dry brine it

• Season it with sugar

What is the benefit of dry brining a steak?

• It makes the steak more tender

• It adds more flavor

• It helps develop a crust

• It makes the steak juicier

Which method is used to cook thin steaks?

• Direct heat

• Indirect heat

• Grilling

• Baking

What is the most important variable when cooking thick steaks?

• Developing a crust

• Cooking it quickly

• Cooking it evenly

• Adding marinade

What is the recommended type of salt to use when seasoning a steak?

• Table salt

• Iodized salt

• Kosher salt

• Sea salt

Which steak is considered tough and not recommended for cooking?

• Top round

• Bottom round

• Eye of round

• Chuck tender

What is the best way to slice a flank steak for tenderness?

• With the grain

• Against the grain

• Diagonally

• In thin strips