When you’re cooking a steak, do you prefer a dry rub or marinade for steak? Both are great options, but they’re very different. Let’s discuss when to use each one and what results to expect.

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What’s the best? A dry rub or marinade for steak?

Some beef aficionados have a very adamant answer to this question. They’ll quickly say that a marinade for steak is best, while others say that a dry rub is the way to go. And then there’s another group of people that are secretly wondering, “Is there really a difference between the two?”

There is a difference between the two, but it’s important to know that both rubs and marinade for steak are good choices. Both options enhance the flavor of beef.  We usually gravitate towards rubs (we’ll explain why), but there are times that marinades are better. Here’s what you should know about marinades and rubs:

Do you want to get dinner ready quickly? Here are four fast and easy ways to defrost meat safely. Learn how to defrost ground beef and thaw steak fast.

Let’s talk about defrosting meat. This isn’t a very glamorous topic, but it’s an essential nuts-and-bolts topic that every home cook needs to know. If you’ve ever had questions like how to defrost ground beef, how to thaw steak fast, or can you thaw and re-freeze meat, this post is for you. 

One of the big benefits of buying beef in bulk from a farmer is having a freezer stocked with ground beef, well marbled steaks, and roasts. If you know how to thaw and defrost meat quickly, it makes it even easier to throw together a quick weeknight meal.