August 9th, 2012

Twitterview: Summer Grilling Tips and Tricks with Omaha Steaks

I, for one, am hungry as ever after that awesome Twitterview with Chef Karl from Omaha Steaks! His tips and tricks were just as delicious as the recipes he shared. I cannot wait to get grilling tonight! Missed the Twitterview? Check it out below, and get grilling…

 

Catalog Spree: Thanks so much @OmahaSteaks for taking the time for a #Twitterview today! #SteakChat

 

Today’s #Twitterview is about two of our favorite things: #summer and #grilling. And to help us, we have @OmahaSteaks Chef Karl. #SteakChat

 

Omaha Steaks: Hi! And thanks for having me. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: Let’s start with what make your #steaks so good. How does @OmahaSteaks do it? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: Our beef is grain-fed, aged, trimmed by hand and flash frozen to capture freshness and flavor. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: Ok, let’s talk #grilling. What’s the first thing you need to get started? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: Aside from a good grill you’ll need a set of tongs, grill brush, meat thermometer and olive oil to help any seasonings stick. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: Do you prefer charcoal or gas grills? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: It’s really a matter of personal choice, either way make sure it’s on a high heat & have a good meat thermometer. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: What about the lid? Up or down? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: It’s always best to keep the grill lid down. You get more of a smoke flavor & your food will cook more evenly. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: Any other tips for #summer #grilling?  #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: One good rule of thumb is the 60/40 grilling method. First side for 60% of the time, 40% of the time on the other. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: That’s a great tip. How do you know how long you should cook a certain cut of meat?  #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: We’ve made it easy with our SteakTime #iPhone #app. It tells you when to turn a steak & cook it to perfection. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: That’s a great app. What if I don’t have a thermometer?  #SteakChat.

Omaha Steaks: Use your finger as a guide. Rare will be somewhat soft, medium springy firmness and well done will be very firm. #SteakChat

Catalog Spree: Great! Now that we have the basics, let’s talk #steak. What’s the best meat for grilling? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: Almost anything can be grilled. Steak, #seafood, poultry – all work well and can be tailored for you & any guests. #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: A personal favorite of mine is our boneless strip steak. ow.ly/cGzWN #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: What’s one of your favorite recipes right now for #grilling? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks A classic is #beef, pepper & mushroom kabobs. Simple and total prep & cooking time is short bit.ly/SDIc9n #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: And the perfect steak cut for those kabobs is our Omaha Steaks Beef Sirloin Tips ow.ly/cGAyk #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: What about #fish? Does @OmahaSteaks have seafood items? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: You bet. We have everything from #swordfish steaks to #lobster tails. #SteakChat

We even have an entire catalog dedicated to seafood! Check out World Port Seafoods here:ow.ly/cGzDd #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: What are some good rules for cooking seafood on the grill? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: The same 60/40 grill time method works well and a good seafood spatula is very helpful. #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: Do you have a good #fish recipe you would like to share? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: A great #summer recipe is grilled marinated #swordfish with fresh mango salsa.ow.ly/cPujP #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: Yum! I know we always think of #grilling as an outdoor activity. Can you #grill inside, too? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: Sure. Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate, so you can broil in the oven, use a convection oven or indoor grill #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: What’s the best way to order @OmahaSteaks? #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: There are a lot of ways: online, via the phone, in a store or catalogs like on @CatalogSpree bit.ly/QjA5Bk #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: And our #SteakChat followers, save 62% & get 2 free gifts when you shop now via Catalog Spree ow.ly/cPvcT #SteakChat

 

Catalog Spree: Thank you Chef Karl for your time today and sharing so many great #summer #grilling ideas! #SteakChat

Omaha Steaks: Anytime! For more great #grilling recipes, be sure to check out our blog SteakBytes atbit.ly/f48t81 #SteakChat