You were probably taught to cook a steak like most people: ripping hot cast-iron pan, hard sear on both sides, maybe a little butter basting. While you can certainly make a delicious steak that way, ...

You need to use top-grade meat, as lower-quality steak can become too dehydrated during the aging process, which will result in a disappointing dry texture. Alton Brown personally chooses grass ...

Or switch things up with a reverse sear -- low-and-slow cooking followed by a blast in a hot oven. Alternatively, try Alton Brown's method ... crucial tip for perfect steak, which gives the ...