Settle a disagreement

[hydro2.0]

friend sent me a picture of two large filets he purchased last night. Each steak has a visible “rub” on them, not just salt and pepper but almost a bbqish looking rub.

I told him he was an idiot only thing you need for a quality cut like that is salt/pepper. Is the rub too much?

 

[BelemNole]

I don't typically, but there are steak rubs that people like. I have no problem with it.

 

[Rifler]

Good steak only requires salt, pepper and a pint of your favorite,... your buddy is gay.

 

[DooBi]

How could someone possibly care about what others do with their steaks?

 

[ping72]

Only if you’re buying sh!tty beef.

 

[Ree4]

I try not to inject my personal opinions into harmless actions of others. I think it's childish to judge him for doing that - if he enjoyed it then he did the right thing.

 

[ConvenientParking]

Help me out. Isn't a rub just prepackaged salt and pepper basically? A couple other spices maybe but salt is the main event.

 

[ping72]

I try not to inject my personal opinions into harmless actions of others. I think it's childish to judge him for doing that - if he enjoyed it then he did the right thing.

But it’s not harmless!

 

[artradley]

I try not to inject my personal opinions into harmless actions of others. I think it's childish to judge him for doing that - if he enjoyed it then he did the right thing.

Rubbing one out to midget porn is harmless, but I would still be judgey about it.

 

[ping72]

Help me out. Isn't a rub just prepackaged salt and pepper?

No, it’s not. Surprised you’ve never made, used or tasted any.

You’re welcome.

 

[Bonerfarts]

friend sent me a picture of two large filets he purchased last night. Each steak has a visible “rub” on them, not just salt and pepper but almost a bbqish looking rub.

I told him he was an idiot only thing you need for a quality cut like that is salt/pepper. Is the rub too much?

We are gonna need pics. Salt and pepper is really all you need, but I'm a fan of Montreal Seasoning on my steak, which might be the case. It's not a rub, but well-seasoned Montreal Seasoning could look like a rub.

 

[ConvenientParking]

No, it’s not. Surprised you’ve never made, used or tasted any.

You’re welcome.

In the recipes I'm looking at, the big kicker seems to be whether or not brown sugar is included. So the rubs that don't have brown sugar are basically variations on Montreal steak seasoning (fancy salt and pepper).

 

[Pinehawk]

If it is pre-seasoned with salt, won't that pull the moisture out of the meat?
Having it come pre-seasoned, sounds like they are hiding something (the quality of the meat), or trying to push (or use up) a specific seasoning blend.

 

[Ree4]

Rubbing one out to midget porn is harmless, but I would still be judgey about it.

Move em a notch up in my book!

 

[ConvenientParking]

Far biggest offense so far IMO is OP's friend sharing pictures of his groceries. That's what Facebook is for.

 

[Bonerfarts]

If it is pre-seasoned with salt, won't that pull the moisture out of the meat?
Having it come pre-seasoned, sounds like they are hiding something (the quality of the meat), or trying to push (or use up) a specific seasoning blend.

Preseasoning keeps moisture in. The salt dissolves into the meat and the salt holds onto the moisture. I've gone to salting all meats at home right after getting them home, even if it takes a couple days before I cook them. This is especially true with poultry.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

We are gonna need pics. Salt and pepper is really all you need, but I'm a fan of Montreal Seasoning on my steak, which might be the case. It's not a rub, but well-seasoned Montreal Seasoning could look like a rub.

I love this stuff.

I also don’t get bent out of shape about cooking.

 

[Rifler]

salt holds onto the moisture.

Ancient Egyptians would disagree with this...

 

[Pinehawk]

Preseasoning keeps moisture in. The salt dissolves into the meat and the salt holds onto the moisture. I've gone to salting all meats at home right after getting them home, even if it takes a couple days before I cook them. This is especially true with poultry.

Your link says it really doesn't matter for steaks.

"... and I will season steaks and pork roasts right before searing.'

 

[TarponSpringsNole]

Salt and pepper.

 

[McLovin32]

A good steak cooked properly only needs salt and pepper.....if someone uses garlic, I'll allow it because garlic generally makes most things better. My breath being the exception.

 

[ping72]

Keeping moisture in a steak is only relevant if you’re cooking it way too long.

 

[alaskanseminole]

I suvie'd a steak on Sunday with garlic butter and fresh rosemary. After a few hours at 140 degrees I seared it on a cast iron skillet with salt and pepper. It came out perfect!

 

[Rifler]

I suvie'd a steak on Sunday with garlic butter and fresh rosemary. After a few hours at 140 degrees I seared it on a cast iron skillet with salt and pepper. It came out perfect!

Yep, it's practically fool proof, but I don't normally have the patience...

 

[Funky Bunch]

I don't. The rub messes with the ketchup taste.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Help me out. Isn't a rub just prepackaged salt and pepper basically? A couple other spices maybe but salt is the main event.

True

 

[OILCHECKER]

Do men frequently send you pics of their meat?

 

[TennNole17]

Rub = bad?

Basting in butter and garlic and rosemary = ok?

Make your steaks how you want- as long as not well done

 

[torbee]

Rubbing one out to midget porn is harmless, but I would still be judgey about it.

Well f—— you too, jerk.

 

[OILCHECKER]

Also, if you weren't invited over for dinner, wtf do you care what he makes or how he prepares it?

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

I sometimes like A-1.

There, I said it.

 

[Rifler]

I sometimes like A-1.

There, I said it.

You chose the correct avatar then...

 

[McLovin32]

You chose the correct avatar then...

10/10 post right here

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Truck selling rib eyes at Menards today. 10 for 39.00. Probably need some Heinz ketchup...

 

[alaskanseminole]

I sometimes like A-1.

There, I said it.

Me too. I put it on all the steaks I don't like.

 

[McLovin32]

Truck selling rib eyes at Menards today. 10 for 39.00. Probably need some Heinz ketchup...

And each one is probably thin enough to throw on a cheesesteak sandwich

 

[Jerome Silberman]

If it is pre-seasoned with salt, won't that pull the moisture out of the meat?
Having it come pre-seasoned, sounds like they are hiding something (the quality of the meat), or trying to push (or use up) a specific seasoning blend.

Preseasoning keeps moisture in. The salt dissolves into the meat and the salt holds onto the moisture. I've gone to salting all meats at home right after getting them home, even if it takes a couple days before I cook them. This is especially true with poultry.

It does both. The salt pulls the moisture out of the surface which is necessary for an optimal sear, which helps to lock in the natural juices.

 

[DooBi]

I love this stuff.

I also don’t get bent out of shape about cooking.

I used to use Montreal seasoning all the time. Montana steak seasoning is good too.

Now I season everything I cook with salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder. Perfect flavor every time. Beef, pork, chicken, gravies, soups, some pasta dishes, etc. You name it.

 

[runkpanole]

We are gonna need pics. Salt and pepper is really all you need, but I'm a fan of Montreal Seasoning on my steak, which might be the case. It's not a rub, but well-seasoned Montreal Seasoning could look like a rub.

This.

I may do a seasoning if I’m doing something like fajitas, but for a steak I’m eating medium rare, no.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

Truck selling rib eyes at Menards today. 10 for 39.00. Probably need some Heinz ketchup...

We shall see…