It turns out, washing your steak before cooking it is a big no-no, and I'm not just talking about a gentle rinse, I'm talking about a full-on, soap-sudsy wash. In fact, the USDA recommends against it, and trust me, you don't want to mess with those guys, they're like the steak police!
But, you might ask, why not? Isn't a clean steak a happy steak? Well, it's not that simple, my friend, because washing your steak can actually spread bacteria around, making it more likely to contaminate your kitchen, and let's be real, who wants to be responsible for a salmonella outbreak at their dinner party? Not me, that's for sure!
