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Title: Mid-South Steak Cook-Off
Post by: Palmyrasteak on September 17, 2013, 06:29:25 PM: Hey everybody! Saturday, October 19 we will be in West Memphis. If anybody wants to fire up the grill and do a steak cook-off, it is at Southland park. We have done this one twice, and had a blast both times! $7,500 in cash and the fun is priceless! If your in the area, stop by and say howdy. Or better yet, sign up for the cook-off. You might just cook the winning steak and take home the cash :) :) :) :) ;)
The 2013 Mid-South Great Steak Cook-Off... See yall there!!!
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Post by: sliding_billy on September 18, 2013, 03:35:42 AM: Best of luck!
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Post by: Palmyrasteak on November 01, 2013, 06:09:06 PM: Well, we came in 20th out of 56 or 58 teams :). I can't remember now for sure how many teams showed up. My computer has been down until today. But anyway... We had a BLAST doing the Memphis cook-off. One of my friends, Johnny Joseph, with Milam Construction from Louisiana was the winner. Our competitions for this year are over. Only a few special events left to cook for in November. Now we just practice all we can for the 2014 season!
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Post by: sliding_billy on November 01, 2013, 06:13:53 PM: Sounds like a great time. Until next year...
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Post by: Keymaster on November 01, 2013, 07:16:37 PM: I bet those were some Awesome steaks. Congrats on placing in the top 20!!
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Post by: muebe on November 01, 2013, 11:22:25 PM: Great job on you placing!
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Post by: deestafford on November 01, 2013, 11:43:50 PM: What are some tips on preping and cooking steaks you can pass on to us? Also, what are some common mistakes the backyard cooks make? Dee
Title: Re: Mid-South Steak Cook-Off
Post by: pz on November 02, 2013, 10:55:27 PM: Quote from: Keymaster on November 01, 2013, 07:16:37 PM
I bet those were some Awesome steaks. Congrats on placing in the top 20!!

X2!
Title: Re: Mid-South Steak Cook-Off
Post by: Palmyrasteak on November 03, 2013, 04:42:35 PM: Hey Dee and pz. I let my steaks get to room temp before grilling. Season both sides with whatever you like. I use Tatonka Dust from Owens bbq. I found them one this site! Anyway, I season them with Tatonka Dust and let them sit for about an hour or so. Get the grill HOT! About 800 at the grates. Put the steaks on for 2 1/2 min then spin it 1/4 of a turn ( this will get the nice cross marks) let it cook for another 2 1/2 min. After this, flip it over and cook for another 5 min. With a ribeye 1 1/4 thick, this should be cooked close to medium. Let it rest for about 3 to 5 min and ENJOY!
I think a good steak should have a seasoning that COMPLIMENTS the beef flavor, not cover it up. I think some people use a really good seasoning but they use way too much and it takes away from the steak. I guess if you ask 10 people you would get 10 different answers about cooking steak. Anyway, this is the way I do it. Hope this helps :)
Title: Re: Mid-South Steak Cook-Off
Post by: deestafford on November 03, 2013, 05:10:19 PM: Palm, Thanks. One of the things I've learned here is to season your steak and leave it out for a long period of time to let the seasonings do their thing. I can get 800* + on my Char Broil Quantum. Dee