Filet mignon

[kwilkinson]

A pad usually refers to a tablespoon or so.

 

[scottcw]

Where's the love for hanger steak?

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

A pad usually refers to a tablespoon or so.
I always thought it was a "pat"

 

[kwilkinson]

ya me 2

 

[Douglas]

I am not going to state my steak heirarchy, but you all should rest assured that it is definitively the most correct heirarchy, and the rest of you are idiots and philistines, and should probably stick to Texas Roadhouse.

 

[westinghouse]

Ribeyes rule.

The only steak you can burn without throwing in the trash.

 

[otc]

Originally Posted by Rambo

I always thought it was a "pat"

I suppose its not something I usually type and they both sort of pronounce the same

 

[GrillinFool]

Originally Posted by LanceW

Truth for a true steak lover.

Amen brother. And I'm not a Filet hater by any means. I love Filet. I just don't eat it all that often. 1) I prefer other cuts more and 2) those other cuts are usually much cheaper.

 

[GrillinFool]

Originally Posted by SField

Skirt is my second favorite cut for steak. NY strip is honestly so boring that I could cry. Ditto for ribeye... there are far superior ***** cuts of meat.

You realize that you can get ribeye's from high on the cut that don't have that blob of fat in the middle, right?

 

[GrillinFool]

Originally Posted by iammatt

Why in God's name would you want to marinate a filet?

Simple, there's not a ton of flavor in it. It's funny how there are anti Filet people out there that seem snobby to me. And now there are people that are praising it like it's the single greatest cut of meat on the planet as if it were manna from Heaven. Implying that my taste buds aren't refined enough to appreciate a good Filet.

I love Filet. Truly do. But the fact of the matter is, fat tastes good, and Filet has very little fat. The day fat doesn't taste good is the day they stop breeding cows in Kobe. A well marbled steak is delicious. If fat didn't taste good, we wouldn't have an obesity problem in this country.

One of the beautiful things about a Filet is that it marries to other flavors well which is why a marinade does wonders with a Filet. A little red wine, fresh rosemary, garlic and black pepper is incredible. Or a nice compound butter over the top at the end. Or just some Worcestershire and garlic for a couple of hours before throwing on the grill.

I guess I should duck and cover for the fat snobs who are going to come rip me now...

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by GrillinFool

You realize that you can get ribeye's from high on the cut that don't have that blob of fat in the middle, right?

Yes I do know that, but I'm talking about marbled beef in general. It isn't as appealing to me as some others.

 

[HORNS]

I like that blob of fat in the middle.

And as far as Kyle's comment on poached filets, I really like that as well and haven't done that technique in years.

 

[itsstillmatt]

Originally Posted by GrillinFool

Simple, there's not a ton of flavor in it. It's funny how there are anti Filet people out there that seem snobby to me. And now there are people that are praising it like it's the single greatest cut of meat on the planet as if it were manna from Heaven. Implying that my taste buds aren't refined enough to appreciate a good Filet.

I love Filet. Truly do. But the fact of the matter is, fat tastes good, and Filet has very little fat. The day fat doesn't taste good is the day they stop breeding cows in Kobe. A well marbled steak is delicious. If fat didn't taste good, we wouldn't have an obesity problem in this country.

One of the beautiful things about a Filet is that it marries to other flavors well which is why a marinade does wonders with a Filet. A little red wine, fresh rosemary, garlic and black pepper is incredible. Or a nice compound butter over the top at the end. Or just some Worcestershire and garlic for a couple of hours before throwing on the grill.

I guess I should duck and cover for the fat snobs who are going to come rip me now...
I feel sorry for you, man. No taste and a huge persecution complex.

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I feel sorry for you, man. No taste and a huge persecution complex.

Yeah, he always feels like he's being lynched.

 

[Mark from Plano]

Originally Posted by iammatt

Why in God's name would you want to marinate a filet?

+1.


And no sauces on my filet, please. Maybe a peppercorn sauce from time to time. If the meat is of a good enough quality, putting a sauce on it can be a crime, IMO. I bought some wonderful prime filets recently and one of the folks I was cooking for made me soak theirs in Worchestershire sauce. A little piece of my heart died.

Prime fillet, some grilled veggies and an aged bordeaux or cali cab and you will make me a happy boy.