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Old 06-22-2010, 04:25 AM
 
Location: Spokane via Sydney,Australia
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I used to work at Outback many moons ago. They cook the steaks on a flat top...kind of like a really hot griddle, not a grill top with grates. So there's a starting point.
I wonder if that's because Aussie barbecues (we don't call them grills) are mostly a flat piece of plate rather than the grilles you use here and they're attempting a dinkydi Aussie BBQ steak?

It's also a little hard to do the bbq onion rings on an american style grill LOL
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Old 06-22-2010, 06:45 AM
 
Location: North Carolina
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I wonder if that's because Aussie barbecues (we don't call them grills) are mostly a flat piece of plate rather than the grilles you use here and they're attempting a dinkydi Aussie BBQ steak?

It's also a little hard to do the bbq onion rings on an american style grill LOL
I didn't know that! Probably.
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Old 06-22-2010, 08:31 AM
 
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I wonder if that's because Aussie barbecues (we don't call them grills) are mostly a flat piece of plate rather than the grilles you use here and they're attempting a dinkydi Aussie BBQ steak?

It's also a little hard to do the bbq onion rings on an american style grill LOL
No I don't think that's the case from what I know about the history of Outback Steakhouse.
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Old 06-22-2010, 01:27 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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I'd aim higher for Texas Roadhouse steak for instance... Best I've had in years. Just got a new Texas Longhorn steakhouse anxious to try them. I think some of these such as Golden Corral use cheap cuts of meat. They may marinade in a vinegar solution before hand.
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Old 06-22-2010, 03:45 PM
 
Location: Somewhere in Kentucky
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I'd aim higher for Texas Roadhouse steak for instance... Best I've had in years. Just got a new Texas Longhorn steakhouse anxious to try them. I think some of these such as Golden Corral use cheap cuts of meat. They may marinade in a vinegar solution before hand.
TX Roadhouse is a great steak!!! I can never understand how people go to Ponderosa or Golden Corral and eat steak. You would get a better cut of meat at McDonald's.

I haven't tried Ruth's Chris, but I hear they are one of the best and they use USDA Prime. Prime is big $$$
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Old 06-22-2010, 04:34 PM
 
Location: South Central Texas
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TX Roadhouse is a great steak!!! I can never understand how people go to Ponderosa or Golden Corral and eat steak. You would get a better cut of meat at McDonald's.

I haven't tried Ruth's Chris, but I hear they are one of the best and they use USDA Prime. Prime is big $$$
Don't think we have Ponderosa any more if ever. Golden corral surprised me with half edible steak last time we went there. But, I'm quite sure they use the cheapest cuts available. But I did notice them spraying them as they cooked with some solution. I experimented with some cheap cuts at home. I mixed some spices in a zip lock bag with apple cider vinegar. Marinaded a short time and cooked them. I think it made them more tender and gave them no noticeable vinegar taste. They tasted pretty good actually. Think we have Ruth Chris's but not close by. Never ate there.
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Old 06-22-2010, 07:58 PM
 
Location: Elsewhere
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TX Roadhouse is a great steak!!! I can never understand how people go to Ponderosa or Golden Corral and eat steak. You would get a better cut of meat at McDonald's.

I haven't tried Ruth's Chris, but I hear they are one of the best and they use USDA Prime. Prime is big $$$
Oh I did! In Puerto Rico. There was a Ruth's Chris at the hotel where I stayed. It was GOOD.
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Old 06-22-2010, 08:15 PM
 
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Ruth Chris and Morton's are pretty much the same, with the exception that RC puts butter on their steaks. You can buy good steak and dry age it yourself with minimal effort for a fraction of the price though.
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Old 06-22-2010, 09:13 PM
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Number 1 - the meat! i can't stand "store" bought steaks and get them from a butcher who gets the meat LOCAL. there is a HUGE difference in taste.
With a GOOD cut of meat (not necessarily Rib Eye vs round - but a GOOD meat) you don't need ANY flavorings, marinades, or anything else..

Mmmmmmm mmmmmm YUMMY food.. STEAK... ME HUNGRY NOW!
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Old 06-22-2010, 09:34 PM
 
Location: Spokane via Sydney,Australia
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No I don't think that's the case from what I know about the history of Outback Steakhouse.
Well I've eaten at both and trust me on this Outback tucker is as Aussie as the Lonestar Steakhouse back in Oz is Texan - NOT!!!!!
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