James Beard nominee and Bravo’s “Top Chef” contestant Chef John Tesar reveals the secrets to cooking the purest, beefiest, most delicious steak you’ve ever tasted.
“I’ve had some phenomenal meals at Knife. Tesar really knows how to cook a steak, and this great book shows you how he does it!” – Aaron Franklin, author of The New York Times bestseller, Franklin Barbecue
No one cooks a steak like legendary chef John Tesar. In his first ever cookbook, Knife reveals Chef Tesar’s secrets to cooking the purest, beefiest, most delicious steak you’ve ever tasted. Infused with the flavor of Texas and Tesar’s culinary genius, Knife goes “Back to the Pan,” and shows you the method for cooking the perfect steak. Tesar doesn’t stop at steak, though; this book is full of recipes for cooking lamb, pork, veal, and the best burgers ever. Tesar also offers up the recipes to his signature sides: Roasted Okra, Avocado Fries, and Bacon Jam, and foolproof versions of classic sauces. With recipes for your favorite juicy cuts of meat, as well as techniques for making mouthwatering dishes from underrated cheaper cuts, Knife is devoted to the celebration of steak in every form.
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Your New Favorite Cookbook, I Promise! This is going to be one of my favorite cookbooks, and I have several hundred. John tells a story…you get to know him with the turn of each page. Who he is, is reflected in his cooking and his attention to detail. I’ve learned more about various types of meat than I ever thought I knew, and the amazing ways to prepare them. There is something for every taste in this book. The photography is mouthwatering. I’ve already made the Bacon Jam, one jar was quickly devoured. Try it on a grilled cheese…
The first result was better than usual at home result Have now cooked steaks on three separate occasions since purchasing this book. The first result was better than usual at home result. The next two were restaurant quality steaks. Fantastic! The best steaks that I have ever enjoyed at home. The reason for the first steak not being quite as good was lack of attention to detail in following the directions, (pan could have been hotter and too much oil was used)This book produced the greatest satisfaction for me than any other cook I’ve ever…