Sirloin Strip SteaksSirloin strip steaks, strip loin, or New York strip steaks are all the same steaks and are all cut from the beef loin. They are available bone-in, or most commonly boneless. These steaks also make up half of the outstanding t-bone steak or-- even better to some-- the porterhouse. (the other half of the steak separated by a thin bone is the filet mignon. The poreterhouse has more proportion of filet to strip loin than the t-bone, commanding a higher price in most cases.)
Depending on your butcher and from where on the loin the New York steak is cut, it will change shape slightly and vary as to the amount of gristle. The most expensive cut of strip loin, is the center cut new York cut form the center of the loin. If you are a restaurateur, you will see this in your order guide and also see the corresponding price! (You can also order the strip loin cut end to end whereby you buy the entire strip cut into steaks.) If you are shopping at your grocery store, look for sufficient marbling and, if possible, very little tail fat. (I am a huge proponent of fat as it is a lubricator and flavor enhancer, but this tail serves little point other than causing grill flare-ups!) Return from the sirloin strip steaks page to the BBQ recipes for foodies home page! |
