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Badenoch Jun 20, 2020 11:48 am

No one would think twice about a beef sandwich with mustard. Why object to the same condiment on a steak? :confused:

gaobest Jun 20, 2020 12:01 pm


Originally Posted by Badenoch (Post 32471906)
No one would think twice about a beef sandwich with mustard. Why object to the same condiment on a steak? :confused:

I’m very happy you mentioned this!

I enjoy mustard with a COLD roast beef sandwich. When I’ve had HOT roast beef, it’s usually with a different starch (potato / rice) or with a separate gluten roll albeit not as a sandwich. And when HOT, not with mustard.
this is a good Seinfeld question! Well maybe he’s already covered it.

I’ve sometimes had a steak sandwich but NOT with mustard. Usually it’s a warm sandwich.

here’s an idea - sometimes people eat a cold turkey sandwich with mayonaise - I’ve even seen cold roast beef sandwiches with mayonaise. Yet we also don’t see mayo with a hot turkey or roast beef entree.

one thing that goes with almost any sauce in HOT condition - a burger! Yet when one eats a “hamburger steak,” usually they don’t have it with condiments other than ketchup.

We never have had such deep / degenerate / depressing / useless conversations on ft before March 2020. Wow. Go us! We are the champions!!

kipper Jun 20, 2020 1:33 pm


Originally Posted by Badenoch (Post 32471906)
No one would think twice about a beef sandwich with mustard. Why object to the same condiment on a steak? :confused:

I don't use mustard on a beef sandwich of any sort, other than a hamburger or cheeseburger.

Jaimito Cartero Jun 20, 2020 1:50 pm

I’ve never been a fan of mustard on most things. Maybe some spicy deli mustard on a Costco dog, or mixed in sauces, etc. I have to scrape it off burgers if it’s on it.

corky Jun 20, 2020 1:55 pm


Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero (Post 32472143)
I’ve never been a fan of mustard on most things. Maybe some spicy deli mustard on a Costco dog, or mixed in sauces, etc. I have to scrape it off burgers if it’s on it.

what about corned beef or pastrami ? Those 2 are perfect mustard vehicles IMO.

Worcester Jun 20, 2020 2:09 pm

Steak and mustard go very well together but not any mustard it has to be English mustard.

That said I much prefer horseradish.

kipper Jun 20, 2020 2:29 pm


Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero (Post 32472143)
I’ve never been a fan of mustard on most things. Maybe some spicy deli mustard on a Costco dog, or mixed in sauces, etc. I have to scrape it off burgers if it’s on it.

I won't add it to a burger, but if it's on there, I won't scrape it off.

Originally Posted by corky (Post 32472155)
what about corned beef or pastrami ? Those 2 are perfect mustard vehicles IMO.

I can deal with it there.

MSYtoJFKagain Jun 20, 2020 5:36 pm

A sharp mustard goes well as a light dip for steak.

I grabbed and broke down a full pork loin for a Father's Day request and my knife was basically rounded afterwards.

bensyd Jun 20, 2020 6:11 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32471833)
You say that like it is a bad thing.

Well it's all personal preference, but why bother forking out for an expensive cut of steak if you're going to smother it in other stuff. Especially a cut of meat that has as subtle a flavour as eye filet.

All those other things, chimmichurri, gravy, bernaise etc are fine on the right steak, but again, put them on eye fillet and tell me you can taste the steak.

I've never understood America's obsession with putting blue cheese on absolutely everything, but I think that's a different thread. ;)

corky Jun 20, 2020 6:20 pm


Originally Posted by bensyd (Post 32472652)
Well it's all personal preference, but why bother forking out for an expensive cut of steak if you're going to smother it in other stuff. Especially a cut of meat that has as subtle a flavour as eye filet.

All those other things, chimmichurri, gravy, bernaise etc are fine on the right steak, but again, put them on eye fillet and tell me you can taste the steak.

I've never understood America's obsession with putting blue cheese on absolutely everything, but I think that's a different thread. ;)

I wouldn't put sauces on a flavorful rib eye ...maybe just some grilled onions . But a filet is very light on flavor IMO. Yes, it is extremely tender but a bit bland. I almost never buy filet...but if I do, it needs flavor help. It is too lean--fat=flavor.

bensyd Jun 20, 2020 6:25 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32472670)
I wouldn't put sauces on a flavorful rib eye ...

Hooray! We agree. :D

Like you, I don't buy eye fillet it's expensive and it's got no flavour.

Next stop: Grass fed v grain fed. :)

gaobest Jun 20, 2020 6:37 pm


Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero (Post 32472143)
I’ve never been a fan of mustard on most things. Maybe some spicy deli mustard on a Costco dog, or mixed in sauces, etc. I have to scrape it off burgers if it’s on it.

ooh I love mustard on most sandwiches including burgers.


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32472155)
what about corned beef or pastrami ? Those 2 are perfect mustard vehicles IMO.

and I think I would need mustard for pastrami sandwich and corned beef sandwich. They’re also both best with bread for a sandwich.

corky Jun 20, 2020 8:07 pm


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32472692)


and I think I would need mustard for pastrami sandwich and corned beef sandwich. They’re also both best with bread for a sandwich.

Yes you are correct--that's what I meant....specifically rye bread. Even without bread both corned beef and pastrami are some pretty awesome meats.
You do have to go to Langers the next time you are down here.

gaobest Jun 20, 2020 9:55 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32472861)
Yes you are correct--that's what I meant....specifically rye bread. Even without bread both corned beef and pastrami are some pretty awesome meats.
You do have to go to Langers the next time you are down here.

well, I think they’re less great when not a sandwich. I’ve had corned beef and cabbage and really just prefer the sandwich form despite my love of chicken stews, short rib stew, oxtail stew, and other stewed meats.

It’ll be fun to compare canters and langer’s for sure.

bensyd Jun 20, 2020 9:59 pm


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32473004)
well, I think they’re less great when not a sandwich. I’ve had corned beef and cabbage and really just prefer the sandwich form despite my love of chicken stews, short rib stew, oxtail stew, and other stewed meats.

It’ll be fun to compare canters and langer’s for sure.

Corned beef is very good on sandwiches, but corned beef with mash and vegetables or corned beef with white sauce is a pub staple. And around this time of year it hits the spot.


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