Why Can't I Grill A Decent Steak?

[ghak99]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

This is a broad statement but not many people I know grill or enjoy steaks on a regular basis. Beef isn't a staple of Cal-cuisine, best I can tell. It's all fish, shellfish, chicken, veggies, etc.

I'd be eating the hell out of the fresh fish if I lived there too. Do you believe the lack in grilling beef is mainly due to the health concerns or the lack of quality and tradition? The dozen or so California natives who have moved here all rave about the quality of beef. The culture shock and lack of good fresh fish probably helps force them to beef though.

Perhaps the advertising battle and cultural differences are larger than I see from a distance and keep the niche smaller than some of the beef industry perceives it to be.