Australian Ford Forums Steak Sandwich Challenge

[InfernoSR]

now we are getting a good cross section going here

[BIGJB]

I'd just like to say that you can't bring in rules like that. Because in todays world damper would be classed as elecart (I know I can't spell) and therefore poofie. In reality we are talking about a Aussie Sanga and 100years ago it would've been on damper. As for turkish bread I see nothing wrong with that either as I eat heaps of it and with avocado on it as well. And ya don't get much more aussie than me. S... I even wear an Akubra hat every time I walk out the door.

[H4ZE]

Capital idea, guys.

Name of Cafe/Restaraunt: Brougham Arms Pub, Bendigo.
Price: $12.00 with pot of Carlton Draught
Date Consumed: 23/7/08
Comments: Have had numerous tip offs about this place serving up a ripper of a steak sanga, and they paired it with a pot. Naturally after hearing about this quest to find the best I ordered one. Scotch fillet was used and cooked perfectly, fillings were fresh and crunchy. Ultimately what let it down was prior to serving, I received a fork and steak knife. That meant one thing (that was neglected to have been mentioned on the menu)... it was an open SS. Served on one piece of toasted pipe bread.
[B]Star Rating (out of 5, 5 highest 1 lowest):2.87- The beer was good.

[Peuty]

Mmmmmm open faced club sand wedge.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Peuty

Mmmmmm open faced club sand wedge.

:hihi:

Yeah the "poofy" element is open to interpretation, generally I would say that anything that contributes to the flavour of the sandwich is permissable but that obviously has limits.

I'll also suggest that sandwiches served "open" should lose points because its a bloody sandwich - you dont make one then leave it in 4 bits do you. Sheer laziness - doesnt matter if it ends up 8" tall, there should be a bit of bread on the bottom and a bit on the top. Gawd.

(end rant)

[Grum]

Is there a classification for "home cooked" SS's? I feel its often like Ford servicing - if you want it done right you have to do it yourself?

[Peuty]

Yes Grum, but you can't show any bias whatsoever. If you made a bad one, say so.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Peuty

Yes Grum, but you can't show any bias whatsoever. If you made a bad one, say so.

You're also required to provide samples for all who read this thread

[Grum]

I've been know to make a mean SS but I have some Kangaroo steaks sitting in the fridge that are beautiful. I might need to make a supply run to get the other parts.

[Grum]

Originally Posted by b2tf

You're also required to provide samples for all who read this thread

Your more than welcome to make the drive and I will look after dinner.

I do recall some good B&E rolls being cooked at a recent Bseries BBQ :

[Peuty]

See you in 10 hours!

[Grum]

Originally Posted by Peuty

See you in 10 hours!

Breakfast of champions!

[FlipXW]

Originally Posted by Grum

I've been know to make a mean SS but I have some Kangaroo steaks sitting in the fridge that are beautiful. I might need to make a supply run to get the other parts.

Oh man I want one now....

[XA-Coupe]

Glad to see something actually useful in the forums !!!

[Grum]

Name of Cafe/Restaurant: My kitchen
Price: $10-15
Date Consumed: 24/07/2008
Comments: Ingredients;
Crusty vienna loaf
Beetroot spread
300g skippy
2 slices on Coon Colby cheese - melted
Caramelised red onion and mushrooms
Sweet Mango chutney
2 slices of tomato
Full rasher of bacon

Served with (bought :( ) potato salad

Washed down with mixed rum&coke
Star Rating (out of 5, 5 highest 1 lowest): 4.5

[b2tf]

Name of Cafe/Restaraunt: Kincaid Street Store, Wagga Wagga.
Price: $6.00 along with $4.50 wedges
Date Consumed: 24/7/08
Comments: Laziness got the better of me tonight and got dinner from the corner store across the road. This was your typical steak sandwich BUT it was made from fresh ingredients, there wasn't a single bit of fat on the steak AND they used REAL CHEESE. I was impressed from the moment I opened the bag.
Really good to eat and if it had have been double its size there would be a definite 5 star rating.
Star Rating (out of 5, 5 highest 1 lowest):4.5 - with the extra half point being for the use of real cheese.

[Peuty]

Grum, that looks like one tasty tasty tasty steak sandwich.

[Grum]

haven't you left yet? but yes it was good!

[Peuty]

I'm on my way now!

[InfernoSR]

Originally Posted by b2tf

[BPics to come, I have them on my phone and just need the USB cable.

Next time, do what i do... MMS them to my email address straight from the phone... then host and post onto here

[J_Tank]

Grum that looks a bit la de dah, can tell you're on the North shore.. Austin, Scribbles used to do a good SS, Is that joint still there, just over the bridge heading down the main...
John

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by J_Tank

Grum that looks a bit la de dah, can tell you're on the North shore.. Austin, Scribbles used to do a good SS, Is that joint still there, just over the bridge heading down the main...
John

it is, i'll have to check it out

[Nappa]

Name of Cafe/Restaraunt: The Burwood Lunchbox
Price:$5.50
Date Consumed:at least once a week from June 05 to may 07
Comments: One of the best steak sandwich i've ever had, have eaten many since and nothing comes close. Served with about 12 of australia's best potatoe cakes.
Star Rating (out of 5, 5 highest 1 lowest): 4.93

[TheSneakiness]

Name of Cafe/Restaurant: Beach House Bar and Grill CBD, Cnr Elisabeth and Albert Streets Brisbane City
Price: $13.90
Date Consumed: 26/07/2008
Comments: Very basic. Bread was thick, not toasted enough to my liking, steak was minute stuff, cooked beautifully (medium), gotta love char grill though, ohhh... my god. Too much greenery (lettuce and cucumber??? WTF??), tomato and onions were nice and came with a good BBQ sauce. Served with a fair whack of chips.
Star Rating (out of 5, 5 the highest, 1 the lowest): 2.5, I was far more impressed with my fiance's Maroochy Works burger, it sat at least 8" high

[Grum]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

I was far more impressed with my fiance's Maroochy Works burger, it sat at least 8" high

Pic or ban....

[TheSneakiness]

Ban coming then. I got a weird enough look when I took a pic of my sanga.

Best way to describe it is that I almost lost it on the floor carting it from the servery to the table. The meat pattie had to have been around 3cm thick.

[TheSneakiness]

Name of Cafe/Restaurant:Sal's Snack Bar, Depot St Maroochydore
Price: $7.00
Date Consumed: 28/07/2008
Comments: Thick. Steak was also minute stuff, nice variety of salads (lettuce, tomato, beetroot and carrot), very flavourable. Got offered chilli sauce on it which I declined but after finishing it thought it may make it even tastier.
Star Rating (out of 5, 5 the highest, 1 the lowest): 3

[Airmon]

Originally Posted by Grum

Your more than welcome to make the drive and I will look after dinner.

I do recall some good B&E rolls being cooked at a recent Bseries BBQ :

Those B&E rolls really hit the spot that morning, breakfast of champions.
Looks like the next BBQ will be pretty popular and not just with B Series if you're makin those Sanga's.

[Grum]

Name of Cafe/Restaurant:The Castle, Mansfield St, Rozelle - Sydney.
Price: $6.00
Date Consumed: 30/07/2008
Comments: Nice cut of cow, not your minute steak. Not pink but still nice and moist in the middle. Served with lettuce, beetroot, tomato and some of the best caramelized onion I've had in a while. The bread was toasted perfectly.
Star Rating (out of 5, 5 the highest, 1 the lowest): a solid 4

[b2tf]

Name of Cafe/Restaurant:Dairy Delite, Baylis Street Wagga Wagga
Price: $6.00
Date Consumed: 30/07/2008
Comments:Where to start - boss and i ordered one each, his was with the lot and he requested no beetroot- he got beetroot. Very ordinary steak, no substance to it. A real disappointment.
Star Rating (out of 5, 5 the highest, 1 the lowest): -2