Cut Steak In Half Before Or After Cook?

TheBuffaloBills

I went to the store and got a good deal on some Delmonico Ribeyes. I wanted to get smaller steaks, but they were too good to pass up. I'm cooking chicken for dinner with my steak, so I want to have little portions of both. I have 9 large Ribeyes for 10 people (I doubt they will all have some). My question is: Should I cut the steak in half before or after the cook?

Large Marge

I wouldn't mess with them if you have 9 for 10-- chances are someone will pass or will share a steak.

TheBuffaloBills

I already know of 4 people who will not have steak, so quantity doesn't matter. I know I will have enough.

HungryMan

Then why do you want to cut the steaks in half?

TheBuffaloBills

Just so it's not such a large portion. The steaks are huge. I don't want people to feel obligated to finish them. I might cut them into strips.

RRP

if it's a waste issue I can understand, but instead of cutting the steaks into strips as an alternative how about making a few into ka-bobs and saving half those steaks for yourself so you can appreciate them? Even just marinating the meat and placing them on the sticks makes a tasty way and skip the whole ka-bob ordeal!

TheBuffaloBills

Thanks, thats a good idea.