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[ChristineM]

Rare isn't "raw" and is safe as long as it isn't ground (the process exposes it to more bacteria) and reaches the right temp for the right time. And tastless? It's far more tender, juicy, and flavorful than well done steak. Doesn't even have to be rare. Medium is fine.... but to each their own.



Blasphemer.

You mean my steak tartare isn't healthy???

 

[Father Heathen]

Never heard of it, the bottled chilli sauces all seem to be of Chinese origin.

Here they're mostly mexican styled, although we do have a few asian varieties as well.

 

[Subduction Zone]

In my uncouth years my comment when asked "how would you like you steak cooked madam"
Was
"Wipe its ***, show it the pan and serve it"

I used to hear that British people liked their steaks ruined, in other words well done. My housemate drives me nuts because I have to cook her steaks far too much.

 

[Revoltingest]

Rare isn't "raw" and is safe as long as it isn't ground (the process exposes it to more bacteria) and reaches the right temp for the right time. And tastless? It's far more tender, juicy, and flavorful than well done steak. Doesn't even have to be rare. Medium is fine.... but to each their own.



Blasphemer.

Years ago, I had undercooked beef.
The lack of taste was creepy.

 

[Father Heathen]

It's the other way round here, supermarkets, beside being stuffed with French foods also have isles for Chinese, Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican and British foods but no American.
Same with restaurants although there are burger bars in the bigger towns, burgers being the take on American food.

Most American food is rooted elsewhere, anyway.

 

[Subduction Zone]

You mean my steak tartare isn't healthy???

It should be okay if you have a decent butcher. I do try to kill any surface germs since our butchers are sometimes more concerned with quality than quantity. Carelessness is what causes the occasional outbreaks of E. coli poisoning here.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Years ago, I had undercooked beef.
The lack of taste was creepy.

So have it medium rare. You still have most of the flavor that way.

 

[Revoltingest]

Most American food is rooted elsewhere, anyway.

BBQ originated with our aboriginals (you know...Indians).
So I've read.

 

[Audie]

I fsvour Three Crabs Brand fish sauce,
from Vietnam.

Couple Lovely Pigeons O The Earth
Brand is also good.

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[Revoltingest]

So have it medium rare. You still have most of the flavor that way.

Been there & done that.
Well done for me.

 

[Revoltingest]

I fsvour Three Crabs Brand fish sauce,
from Vietnam.

Couple Lovely Pigeons O The Earth
Brand is also good.

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I saw how it was made on a TV show here.
Interesting. I'd give it a try.

 

[Father Heathen]

I used to hear that British people liked their steaks ruined, in other words well done.

The British have London Pub steak and chop sauce, which is pretty good.

 

[Heyo]

Been there & done that.
Well done for me.

Then any lean steak it wasted at you. You should stay with a good rib-eye or T-bone. They are indeed better well done.

 

[Revoltingest]

Then any lean steak it wasted at you. You should stay with a good rib-eye or T-bone. They are indeed better well done.

I prefer burgers with sliced raw onion & tomater.

 

[Father Heathen]

You mean my steak tartare isn't healthy???

Had to look it up, and will have to say no.

 

[Revoltingest]

Had to look it up, and will have to say no.

It's fine if you cook it long enuf.

 

[Subduction Zone]

Been there & done that.
Well done for me.

Then you might as well eat a burger. A well done steak is often not that different from shoe leather. If it is creepy crawlies that scare you there is an option. You can cook your steaks Sous Vide. You can even do a rare steak, well make that a rare medium rare steak. Just cook it for three or four hours at 131 F and it will be pastuerized:

Sous Vide Cooking Times by Thickness

 

[ChristineM]

I used to hear that British people liked their steaks ruined, in other words well done. My housemate drives me nuts because I have to cook her steaks far too much.

I don't know anyone who has burned steak, medium is the maximum burntness i know of. Ive never had to cook anyone's steak for more than two and a half minutes a side

 

[Father Heathen]

I prefer burgers with sliced raw onion & tomater.

I love a good burger, but I hate how burger places try to get "creative" only to end up with a product that's a sloppy, soggy mess.

 

[Subduction Zone]

The British have London Pub steak and chop sauce, which is pretty good.

I was talking about how well done they like their meats. I like my steaks fairly simple, but I will not fault someone for the sauce that they like on their meat.