The steak companion

Fire. Salt. Perfectly rested.

Everything a steak lover needs: a field guide to every cut, a doneness reference, a cook-time calculator and a dinner menu you can plan around.

8Cuts
5Doneness levels
3Cook methods
Field guide

Choose your cut

Filter by what matters to you. Tap any cut for cooking advice, wine pairings and what to ask your butcher.

Where steak comes from

Know the animal

Muscles that work hard (shoulder, legs) are flavorful but tough. Muscles that barely move (along the back) are tender. Tap a region.

Temperature

Doneness, demystified

Always cook to temperature, not time. Pull the steak about 5°F early; it keeps climbing while it rests.

Utility

Cook-time calculator

Pick your steak, thickness and target. You get a step-by-step plan with temperatures and a built-in rest timer. Times are guidelines: your thermometer has the final say.

    Rest timer
    5:00
    Know-how

    Six rules for a great steak

    Small habits that make a bigger difference than any gadget.

    Beef grades at a glance

    GradeMarblingFlavorBest for
    SelectSlightLean, mildMarinated cuts, flank & skirt
    ChoiceModerateBalanced, juicyEveryday strip, sirloin, ribeye
    PrimeAbundantRich, butterySpecial-occasion ribeye & porterhouse
    Wagyu A5ExtremeIntensely sweet & meltingThin slices, 2–3 oz per person