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1. Use a meat tenderizer to soften up and prepare any cut of meat that you have.
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2. Add a woody flavor to any meat you cook on a gas grill with a smoker box.
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3. Utilize a culinary smoking gun to infuse different flavors into your steak.
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4. Get a versatile tong/spatula/fork combo to flip, grab or stab meat in every way possible.
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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.
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7. Use a cutting board that does double-duty as a reference for standard cuts of beef.
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8. Get real time guidance on anything you cook with a smart pan.
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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.
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10. Or if you prefer something more flexible to measure temperatures, these magnetic folding thermometers should do the trick.
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11. Test out a new foolproof marinade to soak your steak in.
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12. Maybe you want your cooking instincts to go beyond using tools, so teach yourself how to ~feel~ done-ness by hand.
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13. Baste the steak in the pan using some beef tallow or other fats.
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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.
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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.
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19. Using a set of quality steak knives will help you not tear or rip through your delicate cuts.
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20. Make some delicious infused butter to serve on top.
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21. Or just... you know put some of the good shit on it and call it a day.
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