If steak is your comfort food, then you would want it in its best form. A perfectly cooked steak should be the one that is scorched outside while it is still tender towards the inside.
Does it away like a chef with these 5 Tricks to Grill a Perfect Steak? Gordon Ramsay might even pat you. So follow these tricks
- Buy the perfect cut
The cut represents the portion of the carcass from which the meat is cut. There are so many different types of cuts available in the market, jazzed up with fancy names. It can get confusing to know which one to buy. Mostly the filet mignons or tenderloin steaks are the ones you should be looking for. If you couldn’t find one around, look for a cut with tough meat low in fat. Those turn out to be the best steaks.
Also, make sure to get a thick slice rather than a thin one. A thin slice may be burnt all over evenly with no soft part left to savor, whereas, for a thick slice, it would take time for heat to reach the inner portion while the outer surface is already cooked. By the time the inner portion is cooked, you get a crispy, perfectly burnt outer crust. So it is worth spending a few extra bucks for a heavenly experience later on.
- Get the perfect color
Steaks that look bright red are the fresh ones rather than ones that have a darker color. The maroon color is more towards brown. Fresh streaks are the juiciest. So look for them when you are buying your steaks from the market.
- Thaw it
As you know, raw meat is stored in refrigerated condition, do not put the cold steak in the grill. Let it set to room temperature. Wait around for at least 20 minutes. Dab off the moisture from the steak surface with tissue paper.
- Season your way
Be generous with your seasoning. No amount of seasoning is way too much. Cover up the steak with salt and pepper evenly on all sides. Don’t use your regular salt. Use sea salt instead for the burst of flavors. Gently rub meat on your seasoning so that the seasoning cuts through the meat fibers so that the best goes inside and makes it tender.
- Reverse sear
The traditional method of cooking a steak would be to sear it in the pan. First, it then grills it in the oven. Well, let’s go the other way round. Top steak makers in high-end eateries swear by this method. Pre heats your oven to around 130 degrees Celsius. Place your well-seasoned steaks in the oven and grill over around 35-40 minutes. Set the temperature according to the level of doneness you want, i.e., rare, medium-rare, or well done. Though, we would suggest you go for the medium-rare. It’s your choice. This step determines the next step. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Then fry your grilled steaks in high flame. Add butter and a clove of garlic for flavor. Don’t forget to turn them. See if all the sides are evenly cooked. They should be ready in no more than 30-35 seconds. The aroma will make you starve even more!
Luckily you do not have to wait any longer as now you have finally managed to prepare a nice juicy yet crispy platter of steak cooked with these 5 Tricks to Grill a Perfect Steak. Please invite your friends and treat them with your perfectly crafted steaks to earn a few applauds.
