Every year, the average American consumes 220 pounds or more of beef. Although it’s delicious, we don’t want to eat too much of it. However, a badly cooked steak can be hard to resist.
It’s easy to make steak a favorite dish. You need to know how to serve it to your guests. It’s time to find out why your steaks don’t turn out as you would like.
Below are some tips and tricks that will help you cook the perfect steak. This recipe is great for both beginners and experts alike.
How to Choose the Best Steak
The best steak recipe will not help if the steak is not the right one. It is important to determine the grade of a steak. You can cook excellent steaks even if you don’t have the best budget.
There are three grades in the US:
Choose – The lowest grade. These steaks can be served, but the quality and marbling are poor. They are less tender and less flavorful.
Choice – This is the medium grade. The highest grade in supermarkets is the Choice Grade. They have great flavor and marbling.
Prime – The highest quality. These steaks are the best, and many supermarkets don’t carry them. This grade will most often require you to visit a butcher.
No matter what USDA grade it is, you should always select a steak with a uniform distribution of marbling. Avoid dark reds and bright colors.
Understanding Steak Temperatures
Although we all have our own ideas about the best steak, knowing how to cook each type of steak is an asset. If a guest requests a particular temperature, you want them to enjoy the steak.
An instant thermometer, while it is useful for professionals who know how to test their fingers, is better for precise readings every time. The following list will help you get the perfect doneness to suit your preferences:
Rare: 125o
Medium Rare: 135o
Medium: 145o
Medium Well: 150o
160o
Give yourself time to rest
It seems almost counterintuitive to allow a hot steak to rest covered for so long. This is because all the natural juices that create a delicious steak are only at the edges.
Allowing the meat to rest will help to distribute those juices throughout the meat. This ensures the best flavor, texture and aroma every time.
Give your steak a minimum of ten minutes to rest before you start cutting with high-quality cutlery such as this modern knife set. It can be difficult to wait but it is well worth it!
You can cater to your seasonings
It is easy to get too obsessed with seasonings. It’s easy to overseason steaks. This gives it more flavor.
Simple seasonings will give the steak more power and make it even more delicious. If you’re going to spend the time to cook a top-quality steak, why not let the flavor of that meat shine?
While marinades and rubs are great for some dishes, most people prefer a simple seared steak. This is our recipe.
This is the best recipe for simple pan-seared steak
There are many ways to cook steaks that will result in delicious meals. It’s best to start with the easiest version of a steak recipe before you try all the other variations. This is the best way to get started with steak cooking.
Even if you have never cooked a steak this way before, it will always be a part of your cooking repertoire. This method will impress your guests and you! It will last for many years.
Ingredients:
Steak room temperature (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick depending on your grade)
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons garlic butter
Cast iron skillet
The Cooking Process
Steaks should be at room temperature. This will ensure that the outside of the steaks cooks quickly once it touches the hot pan. They should be out for at least half an hour before being cooked.
Start heating your skillet. Cast-iron skillets can take up to 10 minutes before they reach the correct temperature. It’s ready when it begins to smoke.
To remove excess moisture from the steaks, dry them with paper towels. Season with salt and then coat both sides with a generous coating of salt.
Place the steaks in the hot pan and cook for about 1 minute, or until they form a crust. This is why you won’t find any oil in the recipe. It’s unnecessary and can cause a poor sear.
Once the crust has formed, it’s possible to flip the steak without it sticking to your pan. Cook the second side for 1 minutes.
Flip between the sides for 4 more minutes.
To allow the butter to melt, add the garlic butter. Spread the buttery goodness on the steaks with a spoon as they cook. This will keep the meat moist, tender, and juicy. Flip the steaks and do so every other minute.
Cook the steak for 6 more minutes.
When the steaks reach your desired temperature, remove them from the oven and let them rest for half the time.
Enjoy it with your favorite side dishes and sauces.
It takes very little practice to cook the perfect steak
It can seem daunting to try to cook the perfect steak. It will become much easier once you have tried it several times. You won’t ever worry about cooking a costly piece of meat again.
Keep practicing and coming back to this page for tips and tricks whenever you feel the need. In no time, you’ll be an expert at steak cooking!
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