Mae Carter

Mae Carter

Mae leads the Steakora Test Kitchen, turning ranch-raised beef into weeknight keepers and show-stoppers. She specializes in high-heat searing, reverse-sear timing, and rock-solid recipes that work on any grill or pan.

How to Buy Steak Online

How to Buy Steak Online

Don't settle for sub-par beef. Our 2026 guide covers the essential checklist for buying steak online, including smart-label tracking, sustainable packaging, and the "Gold Standard" thawing methods.

Marbling 101

Raw ribeye with heavy marbling beside a leaner New York strip on butcher paper, illustrating differences in intramuscular fat.

How Intramuscular Fat Changes Flavor, Tenderness & Price If steak had a superpower, it would be marbling—those fine, white streaks of intramuscular fat woven throughout the meat. Marbling is the #1 predictor of a steak’s richness, juiciness, and perceived tenderness—and…