Know what time it is?

It’s Prime Time!

I like to treat myself to some really high quality USDA Prime steaks when the mood strikes. And when I do, I know I’ll get steaks that are tender and finely marbled and – most importantly – delicious!

The cold weather has me searching for any way possible to change my mood to a sunnier one. And, well, great food does that for me!

What I really like, especially when my mother comes over, are some Super Trimmed Filet Mignons. She’s a big fan of the petite tenderness of filets. And when they’re USDA Prime – they’re that much tastier.

Good food and good people definitely put me in a better mood. And that’s good for everyone around me.

So what are your cold weather blues solutions? Do they involve Prime steaks, too?

USDA Prime beef is the top 5-6% of all cuts. So you know the quality is outstanding.

With beef like this, you’ve got to take special care to cook it so it preserves all the wonderful things that make it Prime – flavor, marbling and more. It’s the beef they serve in high-end steakhouses. But you can cook it at home and get the same experience.

Check out this Prime beef video (scroll down on the page) with excellent tips on how to perfectly cook your Prime beef plus all the wonderful reasons WHY Prime beef is so delicious.

With this prime beef guide, you’ll hear tips like proper thawing and where to find the best seasoning advice.

Treat yourself to some amazing Prime steaks soon – right now, for a limited time, you can enjoy free shipping on them as well. Check it out!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Let’s dispel some common misconceptions about our favorite pastime, shall we?

Okay, you’ve got your gourmet steaks ready, the grill is lit – should you leave the cover open or shut?

That depends on how quickly you want them finished. Thicker steaks should probably be grilled with the lid shut – especially USDA prime steaks. And if you are concerned about charred food you may want to leave the lid open so you can put out flare-ups quickly. They can happen with the lid closed and you won’t even know it.

So how often should the grill be cleaned?

The answer is simple. Before every new grilling session. Leftover particles may contain bacteria – and we don’t want any of that! Be sure to let the grill heat up nice and hot before putting your meat on to let the heat burn off anything you didn’t get with the brush.

Should you coat your grill with oil to avoid sticking?

That depends on your personal preference. But many of us don’t want the fat content associated with oils so layering with foil is a great alternative or use a grill basket. Baskets are fun to use, too!

Want more answers to your “burning” questions about grilling? Check out our friends over BBQMyths.com‘s advice. You’ll be glad you did!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.