Hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken are fine in their way, but when it comes time for grilling, only one meat is king: steak.
But steak can be intimidating. So we have compiled a primer about steak, the basic information you need to grill a steak to perfection.
David Marren, executive chef of the Ruth's Chris Steak House in Clayton, Mo., said that steak is prized most for two attributes: How tender it is, and how much fat it has. In steak, fat is a good thing. "Most of the flavor comes from the fat," he said.