The marbling melts and moistens the meat during cooking, making your steak tender and flavorful. [substeps] Choose an evenly cut steak that is about 1 1/4 inches (31.75 mm) thick.
[header] How to cook a t bone steak [title] Purchase high-quality steak. [step] A firm, bright red, steak will be fresher than a soft, darker colored, one. Also look for an even distribution of thin white lines of fat, known as marbling, throughout the surface.