Looking for information on the steak in the first Matrix movie.

[0beron]

I've been searching around but couldn't find anything so I was wondering if anyone knew any specifics about the steak in the restraunt scene between Cypher and Agent Smith in "The Matrix" (cut, dimensions, seasoning, how it was cooked, etc.).

My goal is to make something similar...

(BTW, I did find the thread "Best way to pan fry a 1 inch thick steak?" and read through it so I know the general cooking techniques people use.)

Thanks!

 

[iamwiz82]

Pan frying a good steak makes baby Jesus cry

Grill or broil.

Also, I was never able to make a good steak until I got a meat thermometer. I like mine medium-rare, anything more is like chewing on leather, IMHO. Invest in a good one and trust it. It has taken me awhile to really believe my wireless thermometer is right, but it really is.

 

[amoeba]

this is definitely a first.

From what I remember, it was a thick cut.

and since it was a fancy restaurant, I would by default think it is Filet Mignon.

 

[chuckywang]

That steak looked damn good...I might get a steak tonight.

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Pan frying a good steak makes baby Jesus cry

Grill or broil.

Nothing wrong with searing it briefly on a hot iron skillet before you pop it in the broiler.

But aside from the fact that it was a movie prop, I don't think there was anything magical about the steak. Get a thick cut of steak, don't overcook it. Don't put too much crap on it.

 

[amoeba]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Pan frying a good steak makes baby Jesus cry

Grill or broil.

I beg to differ. Often the pan is much hotter than the broiler. Hence why they sear on the pan.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Pan frying a good steak makes baby Jesus cry

Grill or broil.

Nothing wrong with searing it briefly on a hot iron skillet before you pop it in the broiler.

But aside from the fact that it was a movie prop, I don't think there was anything magical about the steak. Get a thick cut of steak, don't overcook it. Don't put too much crap on it.

Big different between searing and pan frying.

 

[jamesbond007]

Damn, I went from hungry to starving after reading this thread.

 

[Modeps]

I dont know whats worse... a man trying to fashion his steak after one seen in a movie, or a man who thinks pan frying a steak is a good way to cook it.

 

[Mellman]

Originally posted by: Modeps
I dont know whats worse... a man trying to fashion his steak after one seen in a movie, or a man who thinks pan frying a steak is a good way to cook it.

I'd go with the pan frier...thats just....wrong

 

[SpunkyJones]

I now know what I want for dinner. Calling wife as we speak.

 

[jjones]

Damn, I have to wait til tomorrow for a steak. That's okay though, tomorrow is steaks on the grill, football and beer day; I can wait.

 

[Babbles]

Trying to copy a steak out of Matrix. . . .

That is sad.

Anyhow, I usually sear my steaks for ~1 minute each side and pop it in the oven broiler for a bit. Great to get a cast iron skillet and sear the meat in that then just shove the entire skillet into the oven.

 

[meltdown75]

You should cook it in 'bullet time'.

 

[dighn]

i dont get it. why?

 

[Baked]

I think they just cut the piece off a live cow and slapped it on a plate and served it.

 

[0beron]

I dont know whats worse... a man trying to fashion his steak after one seen in a movie, or a man who thinks pan frying a steak is a good way to cook it.

Trying to copy a steak out of Matrix. . . . That is sad.

I don't get it, why is that sad? I was watching the movie and thought it looked good. I'm just looking for some information. If you don't got it... don't reply.

You know what's really sad... people who have no lives and waste their time replying to a post they consider sad.

Thanks to everyone else for their input. If anyone has some specifics that would be great.

BTW I appologize if this post makes some of you hungry.

 

[FoBoT]

i am hungry

 

[Kelvrick]

I don't see whats wrong with it either. I remember searching for months for a frozen entree that came out looking like the lasagna that Danny Devito cooked in Twins for Arnold.