Tips for grilling the perfect Angus steak

You've got the perfect Angus steak - now grill it to perfection.
These tips for grilling are from Homegrown Ontario's expert Dave Zimmer as they appear in the story "Keep steaks simple" in the Vancouver Sun HERE.

• Enhance. Let meat come to room temperature before placing it on the grill. Refrigerated meat takes longer to come up to cooking temperature, leading to a dry, tough dinner. It also tends to stick to the grill.
• Remove. Wipe away any marinade with a paper towel before grilling. Excess moisture from the wet marinade impedes browning and the formation of the all-important sear that locks in juices.
• Rest. Let meat rest before serving. All grilled meat needs a resting period before it is served. When meat rests -- five minutes for a small steak and 15 to 20 minutes for a roast or a big bird -- it reabsorbs the flavourful juices for a moist, tender dinner. Carve too early and the delicious juices from the centre of the cut simply leak out, leaving a dried-out dish.
• Stay. Don't abandon the barbecue. When grilling, you can't just close the lid and walk away. Just like pancakes or omelettes, grilled meats -- and the grilling temperature -- need to be closely monitored during cooking, especially for any flare-ups.

Now Magazine's #1 Burger is all Angus

#1 on Toronto's top ten burger list stars a huge 8 oz. Black Angus patty at Lee ($18), one of two Toronto restaurants from noted Top Chef Masters finalist Susur Lee (he also has eateries in New York and Washington). Coming in at #8 is another grass-fed Angus burger from Allen's ($9.25). Read NOW Magazine's entire list HERE.

100% Angus Burger at Rodeo Burger, Edmonton

Edmonton Journal review of Rodeo Burger yields lip-smacking results - read it HERE.

Angus Beef Burgers at the Winter Olympics

Whistler Blackcomb’s food and beverage team continues to focus on fresh, regional ingredients as it evolves its menus to reflect guest desire for nutritious, fresh, and high quality products. Locally grown potatoes, trans fat free muffins, 100 per cent Angus Beef Burgers, Ocean Wise fish products, and Organic Seattle's Best Coffee, plus the introduction of Odwalla and Fuse Juices, are all part of the initiative to encourage healthy eating for active lifestyles.
from the website "NewSchoolers.com" promoting visiting Whistler Blackcomb before the Olympics

Earls 'Canadian Angus' Burger review

Reports are that Earls Bigger Better 1/2 Pound Burger - which their menu states is made from Canadian Angus Beef - is "out of this world" (Earls Dalhousie in Calgary).

Hellmann's "Choose Canadian" video

Pass this link on to all your contacts to encourage them to buy Canadian (especially beef). It's a real eye opener for most folks!

From the website EatRealEatLocal.ca from Hellmann's.

Antigonish County MacMaster Choice Meats features Angus

According to Nova Scotia's Chronicle Herald MacMaster Choice Meats in Ohio, Antigonish County, have opened their abattoir and retail store and with Angus beef as the signature product. This beef will be naturally grown, without the use of fertilizers, hormones or antibiotics.
The owner is quoted as saying he has made a promise to local producers: "If they breed the way we want with Angus beef, we are going to pay them a premium price." See the story at http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1137164.html.

Hero Certified Burger holds launch BBQ for traceable Canadian Angus beef in Ontario

Hero founder John Lettieri and his team of cowboys cooked up hundreds of free, juicy burgers to celebrate the introduction of Heritage Angus Beef to the Hero menu in Toronto on June 17. The event supported Literature for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a culture of literacy and learning in at-risk families. Hero promo states they are "the only franchise chain to now offer Canadian, range-fed, hormone and antibiotic free Angus beef with full traceability".

About 1,200 burgers were served at Yonge-Dundas Square in TO. Endorsed by the Canadian Angus 'Rancher Endorsed' program.

President's Choice new Angus Beef Skewers, Burgers & Hot Dogs

Featured in Superstore's new 1000 Tastes of Canada brochure is a page entitled "Bring on the Angus Beef!" Products featured include the new Angus Beef Skewer, Angus Beef Burgers, Blue Menu Angus Lean Beef Burgers and the new PC top dog, Angus All Beef Frankfurters. Make it an Angus summer!

From 1000 Tastes of Canada Insiders Report June 20 to July 10: 

Superstore, Extra Foods, nofrills, SuperValue & Shop Easy

PC Angus Seasoned Beef Skewers

You can't get enough of our Angus beef products so we created our new President's choice Angus Beef Skewers just in time for summer! We took juicy and tender 100% Angus beef and marinated it with a savoury combination of soy sauce, garlic and coriander seeds. Just cook them on the grill or in the oven and they're ready in minutes. We love pairing them with a baked potato or grilled mushrooms. 

$8.99/600g box

PC Angus Thick & Juicy Beef Burgers & 

PC Blue Menu Angus Thick & Juicy Lean Beef Burgers

Both of these mouth-watering burgers are made from thick and juicy Angus beef seasoned to perfection. The only problem? Trying to choose between our original and our Blue Menu version with 55% less fat. 

$8.99/1.13 kg (regular) or 1.02 kg (lean ) box

PC Angus All Beef Frankfurters 
Our extremely plump and juicy frankfurters are made wit premium Angus beef! The huge 6" ball park-inspired size makes them perfect for the BBQ, but they're also great boiled or broiled. 

$3.99/450 g package

More information on these Angus products at: http://www.1000tastes.pc.ca/english/ on the Canada page.

Schneiders Introduces Angus Hot Dogs

Currently running in TV spots, Schneiders is introducing their premium 100% Angus beef weiners.