Shortlist.com has created an “Ultimate Steak Manual” so that we can all prevail in the “battle of the beef.”

Translation:  You can one-up your friends when it comes to cooking the best steak dinner.

And that’s a cause I can get behind.

But, in order to create the ultimate steak experience, one must first educate oneself on all matters beefy.

Here, the Shortlist provides us a guide so that we can get a leg up on the competition. From knowing your cuts of beef to pairing the perfect wine, this guide has it all.

An educated competitor is one to be reckoned with. So read up, my friends – then get out there and win the battle of the beef!

Photo courtesy of Shortlist.com.

We all know that a beautiful Teriyaki sauce can be enhanced with pineapple to make for an unforgettable steak marinade.

BUT, did you know that pineapple enzymes are a great tenderizer for your steak?

It’s all due to a protein-digesting enzyme called bromelain found in pineapple. Bromelain breaks down the collagen or protein in your steaks – thus, creating a more tender piece of beef.

Read more about this fascinating scientific and culinary topic here.

Want to know how to cook a fantastic Teriyaki and pineapple steak marinade? Click here.

So many uses for the pineapple in your steak creations! Try them and enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Marlena’s Menu.

Ever wonder how your favorite celebrities like their steak?

Okay, I’m sure you don’t spend hours each day pondering this. But, admit it, you do wonder.

Well, singer Aaron Carter shared his strange – yet intriguing – steak marinade idea with us. And there are some among us who might just enjoy it.

Who in tarnation is Aaron Carter, you ask?

That’s not important. He likes steak! He’s one of us!

Click here to read about Aaron’s unusual steak marinade. Maybe you’d like to try it yourself. If you do, let me know what you think. Uh, cuz I don’t think I’ll be actually trying it myself. But that’s just me.

Happy marinating!

Photo courtesy of Food Network via blog.zap2it.com.