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1. Use a meat tenderizer to soften up and prepare any cut of meat that you have.
2. Add a woody flavor to any meat you cook on a gas grill with a smoker box.
3. Utilize a culinary smoking gun to infuse different flavors into your steak.
4. Get a versatile tong/spatula/fork combo to flip, grab or stab meat in every way possible.
5. Throw on some dry rub to add layers of flavor.
6. Impart just enough salt and trace minerals to add some depth to your dish with a salt block.
7. Use a cutting board that does double-duty as a reference for standard cuts of beef.
8. Get real time guidance on anything you cook with a smart pan.
9. Use a leave-in thermometer that'll let you know at a glance if a steak is ready to be taken off the grill.
10. Or if you prefer something more flexible to measure temperatures, these magnetic folding thermometers should do the trick.
11. Test out a new foolproof marinade to soak your steak in.
12. Maybe you want your cooking instincts to go beyond using tools, so teach yourself how to ~feel~ done-ness by hand.
13. Baste the steak in the pan using some beef tallow or other fats.
14. Make it impossible to undercook or overcook your steak with a sous-vide circulator.
15. Make a herb basting brush to release oils into the crust as it builds.
16. Use a seasoned cast iron pan for tried and true results.
17. Top your steak with a light and flaky salt.
18. Brand your steaks to put that finishing touch of pride on your handiwork.
19. Using a set of quality steak knives will help you not tear or rip through your delicate cuts.
20. Make some delicious infused butter to serve on top.
21. Or just... you know put some of the good shit on it and call it a day.
