03/07/2023
Sometimes the history of the steak is attributed to the time of ancient Rome, “where in the temples during the sacrifice ritual the priests fried large pieces of beef on the lattices in order to put them on the divine altar” [the source is not indicated for 2926 days].
In medieval Europe, the beef had a low reputation: it was almost exclusively the meat of old cows and bulls. Excess large cattle were scored at an early age, so the veal was quite common in the kitchen of the wealthy layers of the population.
The widespread practice of castration of young bulls and their increased fattening for the sake of meat began in England and only later spread throughout Europe. This explains the fact that almost all European languages, including Russian (through German), borrowed the basic names of the fried pieces of beef - the beefsteks and the Roster - from the English language.
In the UK, Steak earned recognition only in the 15th century, in 1460 his description appeared in the recipe book, and three centuries later, the technology for preparing a piece of meat fried over an open fire became known on the mainland.
The starting point for the emergence of the modern industry production in America is considered the moment when Columbus brought to the New World through the Atlantic large cattle of the Longhorn breed.
There is an opinion that classic steaks are a purely American national dish and almost the only valuable contribution of the United States to world cuisine. It is no accident that it was here that the real Cult of the steak was created, which became part of the national culture. And today it is this country that is one of the leading exporters of beef. In the United States, its production is under state control.