Know this
Cut from the rib, muscles that barely work, so it stays tender and marbled. That fat is the flavor. Salt alone beats a lean cut drowned in sauce.
Cook
Grill or pan sear on high heat, then let it rest. The rest is not optional, it is where the juice settles back in.
Season
Summer, a fire cut.
Best pairings
charred corn · blistered tomatoes · grilled asparagus · chimichurri · flaky salt · caramelized onions
Also worth trying: roasted garlic, sauteed mushrooms, crispy potatoes, horseradish cream, blue cheese crumble, herb butter, grilled sourdough, arugula, red wine reduction, cracked black pepper, watercress.
Recommended wine
A bold Cabernet Sauvignon or Malbec, the tannins cut the fat. Around $25 to $40.
See the full pairing guide