THE STEAK THREAD, served a la Man
Discussion
My steak recipe - the ingredients are very cheap but the method is rather pricey:
- Fly to South Africa.
- Go to Pick 'n Pay, buy two 900g Porterhouse for £4.50 each and wood. And beer.
- With beer in hand, use all your wood and make a fire.
- While wood burns down to coal, drink beer and stare at nyala and grumpy hippo.
- Cook steak, rest steak, slice steak.
number2 said:
Good choice re. Goodman's City. I used to be a frequent visitor and rated it very highly, but I've not been for well over a year or so now - I'd be interested to hear if it's still keeping up its standards.
Number2 ... “a picture says a thousand words”Goodmans at Canary Wharf - was bloody lovely (400g filet, Yorkshire grass fed cattle)
I’ll be honest and say we were a bit worse for wear - but still thoroughly enjoyed it.
seefarr said:
My steak recipe - the ingredients are very cheap but the method is rather pricey:
South African reared steak is awesome and so cheap over there. I eat steak a few times a week when over there - Fly to South Africa.
- Go to Pick 'n Pay, buy two 900g Porterhouse for £4.50 each and wood. And beer.
- With beer in hand, use all your wood and make a fire.
- While wood burns down to coal, drink beer and stare at nyala and grumpy hippo.
- Cook steak, rest steak, slice steak.
South African steak is brilliant
Last time I was here I’d have it every other meal, for the two of us (inc. wine) the bill was never more than £25 or so (last there during the week they fired two finance ministers).
Still think my best ever steak was over there - big cut of springbok at Roca in Franschoek.
The ostrich steaks in Oudsthorn and even the “cheaper” beef steaks in MonteCasino were great and never more than £5 or so...
Last time I was here I’d have it every other meal, for the two of us (inc. wine) the bill was never more than £25 or so (last there during the week they fired two finance ministers).
Still think my best ever steak was over there - big cut of springbok at Roca in Franschoek.
The ostrich steaks in Oudsthorn and even the “cheaper” beef steaks in MonteCasino were great and never more than £5 or so...
Edited by kiethton on Saturday 24th November 10:26
kiethton said:
South African steak is brilliant
Last time I was here I’d have it every other meal, for the two of us (inc. wine) the bill was never more than £25 or so (last there during the week they fired two finance ministers).
Still think my best ever steak was over there - big cut of springbok at Roca in Franschoek.
The ostrich steaks in Oudsthorn and even the “cheaper” beef steaks in MonteCasino were great and never more than £5 or so...
Couldn’t agree more. Ahhh Franshhoek.... can’t wait to be back there in January. Not tried Roca but will do now Last time I was here I’d have it every other meal, for the two of us (inc. wine) the bill was never more than £25 or so (last there during the week they fired two finance ministers).
Still think my best ever steak was over there - big cut of springbok at Roca in Franschoek.
The ostrich steaks in Oudsthorn and even the “cheaper” beef steaks in MonteCasino were great and never more than £5 or so...
Edited by kiethton on Saturday 24th November 10:26
Imasurv said:
kiethton said:
South African steak is brilliant
Last time I was here I’d have it every other meal, for the two of us (inc. wine) the bill was never more than £25 or so (last there during the week they fired two finance ministers).
Still think my best ever steak was over there - big cut of springbok at Roca in Franschoek.
The ostrich steaks in Oudsthorn and even the “cheaper” beef steaks in MonteCasino were great and never more than £5 or so...
Couldn’t agree more. Ahhh Franshhoek.... can’t wait to be back there in January. Not tried Roca but will do now Last time I was here I’d have it every other meal, for the two of us (inc. wine) the bill was never more than £25 or so (last there during the week they fired two finance ministers).
Still think my best ever steak was over there - big cut of springbok at Roca in Franschoek.
The ostrich steaks in Oudsthorn and even the “cheaper” beef steaks in MonteCasino were great and never more than £5 or so...
Edited by kiethton on Saturday 24th November 10:26
They give you two tables - one overlooking the valley outside for pre-drinks/starter before sunset and another inside (if you want it) for mains/dessert
Only place I’ve ever been that a dinner reservation meant 2 tables...wine is from their vineyard, good and cheap too!
ETA - lunch at La Petite Firme (and their tour/tasting) is top notch too...for the sake of the stomach maybe a different day however!!!
seyre1972 said:
number2 said:
Good choice re. Goodman's City. I used to be a frequent visitor and rated it very highly, but I've not been for well over a year or so now - I'd be interested to hear if it's still keeping up its standards.
Number2 ... “a picture says a thousand words”Goodmans at Canary Wharf - was bloody lovely (400g filet, Yorkshire grass fed cattle)
I’ll be honest and say we were a bit worse for wear - but still thoroughly enjoyed it.
DoodoolTala said:
Finally tried Flat Iron (took a photo but too dark). It was pretty bloody good and you couldn't even tell it was flank steak as it was so tender and soft. The only issue is the size! There's no way you can get full up on one steak 
online pic but looked exactly the same.
Looks greatonline pic but looked exactly the same.
We need more skirt and flank on here. Tricky to cook, but can be worthwhile, I am still rather haphazard with it to be honest due to lack of practice with these cuts, we tend to get over excited by other cuts and "amount of marbelling",etc
Rather than A la man we might need A la difference just to expand horizons,
kiethton said:
Do, not just food but the experience - just about the best meal out I’ve ever had
They give you two tables - one overlooking the valley outside for pre-drinks/starter before sunset and another inside (if you want it) for mains/dessert
Only place I’ve ever been that a dinner reservation meant 2 tables...wine is from their vineyard, good and cheap too!
ETA - lunch at La Petite Firme (and their tour/tasting) is top notch too...for the sake of the stomach maybe a different day however!!!
Cheers, looking forward to it.They give you two tables - one overlooking the valley outside for pre-drinks/starter before sunset and another inside (if you want it) for mains/dessert
Only place I’ve ever been that a dinner reservation meant 2 tables...wine is from their vineyard, good and cheap too!
ETA - lunch at La Petite Firme (and their tour/tasting) is top notch too...for the sake of the stomach maybe a different day however!!!
Been to La Petite Ferme on many occasions and love it too. We just never make it far enough up the hill past Cape Chamonix to get to Dieu Donne and Roca!
Gandahar said:
DoodoolTala said:
Finally tried Flat Iron (took a photo but too dark). It was pretty bloody good and you couldn't even tell it was flank steak as it was so tender and soft. The only issue is the size! There's no way you can get full up on one steak
online pic but looked exactly the same.
Looks greatonline pic but looked exactly the same.
We need more skirt and flank on here. Tricky to cook, but can be worthwhile, I am still rather haphazard with it to be honest due to lack of practice with these cuts, we tend to get over excited by other cuts and "amount of marbelling",etc
Rather than A la man we might need A la difference just to expand horizons,
Gandahar said:
DoodoolTala said:
Finally tried Flat Iron (took a photo but too dark). It was pretty bloody good and you couldn't even tell it was flank steak as it was so tender and soft. The only issue is the size! There's no way you can get full up on one steak
online pic but looked exactly the same.
Looks greatonline pic but looked exactly the same.
We need more skirt and flank on here. Tricky to cook, but can be worthwhile, I am still rather haphazard with it to be honest due to lack of practice with these cuts, we tend to get over excited by other cuts and "amount of marbelling",etc
Rather than A la man we might need A la difference just to expand horizons,
number2 said:
Good choice re. Goodman's City. I used to be a frequent visitor and rated it very highly, but I've not been for well over a year or so now - I'd be interested to hear if it's still keeping up its standards.
I went about 6 weeks ago and it was really good. Usually go to the one in Mayfair but enjoyed City too.It was for a client lunch and we racked up an impressive £1,500 bill between 8 of us.
Davey S2 said:
number2 said:
Good choice re. Goodman's City. I used to be a frequent visitor and rated it very highly, but I've not been for well over a year or so now - I'd be interested to hear if it's still keeping up its standards.
I went about 6 weeks ago and it was really good. Usually go to the one in Mayfair but enjoyed City too.It was for a client lunch and we racked up an impressive £1,500 bill between 8 of us.
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The butchery that supplies my favourite burger place (Bleecker Street) has just opened a shop in spitalfields, whereas previously they were out of reach in the deepest darkest depths of SE23 south of the river.
Went along and picked up a good, dry-aged steak. Has been hung since September, and I have the end piece, including the funky side... and was under £10 as well, which is amazing considering how long it’s been aged, and also the quality of the cows that they start with. Will let you know how it cooks on Thursday! Thanks The Butchery E1
Went along and picked up a good, dry-aged steak. Has been hung since September, and I have the end piece, including the funky side... and was under £10 as well, which is amazing considering how long it’s been aged, and also the quality of the cows that they start with. Will let you know how it cooks on Thursday! Thanks The Butchery E1
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