How To Prepare A Perfect Steak
No matter how you like your steak there are various methods of preparation to help you cook it perfectly. You will firstly want the right cut with the ample amount of seasoning. Once you are ready to cook your steak be prepared to take your time with it.
How do you get that Steakhouse Style Flavour?
It is unlikely that you have a commercial grill at home but follow this guide and we’ll help you to get close to achieving the kind of flavour a steakhouse delivers. One handy tip is to freeze your steak right before cooking. This may seem radical yet this is a useful alternative to help you gain a beautiful brown crust which you can usually get in a steakhouse. Leave your seasoned steak unwrapped on a rack over a kitchen towel lined baking sheet for 45 minutes in the freezer to dry out the surface then get ready to grill or pan sear straight away.
What’s The Best Fat For Cooking A Steak?
You should also be choosing the right cooking fat. For steak this means butter, ideally organic, as it has a high smoke point. Though extra virgin olive oil is delicious, it is far too delicate to use for searing and with a low smoke point you are likely to be setting off your smoke alarm before your steak is cooked.
Cooking Your Steak Perfectly
While it is imperative that you cook your steak perfectly, you also want to keep it hot so put your plate in the oven for a few minutes at around 180°C. The final stage of preparation is heating up either your grill or pan. For the perfect steak you will need to preheat on a medium-high heat, if you are using a pan add your butter and let it melt before swirling around. Now you are set for cooking that cut.
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