Getting dog meat to taste as close to steak as possible?

Getting dog meat to taste as close to steak as possible? - Roasted meat and fried potato on plate

After going on a business trip to Vietnam and tasting dog food there, my husband has begged me for the past 3 weeks to make him a dog steak.

I would like to know what is the secret to cooking dog meat to taste as close to a regular sirloin steak as possible?



Best Answer

It seems to me that steak is two things: a way of cutting meat, and a way of cooking it.

Recipes for cooking steak don't to my knowledge vary that much based on the cut of meat...the ideal temperature might vary, and the ideal cooking time certainly does (lean steaks are said to taste better rare, while fatty steaks are better medium rare), but the approach to cooking is the same: quickly brown the outside of the steak at high heat to cause a Maillard reaction, and then cook to the desired level of rareness.

So I think the question is more one of whether there exists an appropriate cut of dog meat to use as steak...the meat must start out tender, so that cooking it as a steak (leaving the inside rare or medium rare) results in something edible.

In cattle, some parts are sufficiently tender for steak, others are too tough, and are usually sold as roasts, so if dog meat is appropriate for steak, it might be important to get a cut from the right part of a dog. If you can find an against the grain cut of dog meat that seems sufficiently tender, there's a decent chance it will work well as steak.

Alternatively, a really good butcher might be able to identify for you whether (and what parts) of a dog carcass would make good steak and cut you one as a special request, but I think it would be hard to find a butcher who has experience cutting dog steak, since Europeans don't usually butcher dogs, and south-east Asians don't (at least traditionally) cook steak: Confucius taught that the use of knives at the dinner table was a form of violence ("The honorable and upright man keeps well away from both the slaughterhouse and the kitchen. And he allows no knives on his table." source), and as a result all meat dishes in the region involve cutting the meat into bite-size pieces before serving it, so that knives are not necessary at the dinner table (i.e. so that they can be eaten with chopsticks).




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What is the taste of dog meat?

What Does Dog Taste Like? It's a red meat, quite fatty, and extremely fragrant. Take a cross between beef and mutton, add extra meaty flavoring, and you've got the taste of dog.

Do dogs actually like steak?

Feeding Steak to Your DogIn moderation, steak can be an excellent part of your dog's balanced diet because it's rich in protein, iron, omega-6 fatty acids, and other minerals and nutrients that a dog needs to stay healthy. Want to make sure you're giving your pup only the best quality meats?

How do you make steak for dogs?

How to Cook a Piece of Steak for Dogs
  • Pat dry a boneless piece of steak using a paper towel. ...
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. ...
  • Cook the steak for five minutes to get a nice sear on the meat. ...
  • Lift the steak out of the pan and place on a cutting board. ...
  • Cut the steak into small pieces so your pup can eat it.


  • Can dogs eat seasoned steak?

    Spices. Many common spices used to season steak can be harmful to your dog. Onions can cause vomiting and diarrhea and can also damage the red blood cells of your pet. Salt is another spice many people put on a steak that can lead to increased thirst and bloating, as well as fatigue.



    Leaving My Dog Alone with a Juicy Steak




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