Alton Brown Thread #24601

[txrandom]

I just tried his recipe for making a steak with a cast iron pan, and it's awesome. Easily beats any steak from Outback, Texas Roadhouse, etc. Cast iron pan was probably the best investment I made this year.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

welcome to the revolution. add in his baked potato recipe next time.

 

[OUCaptain]

actually it's #2066486

 

[Rudee]

I just tried his recipe for making a steak with a cast iron pan, and it's awesome. Easily beats any steak from Outback, Texas Roadhouse, etc. Cast iron pan was probably the best investment I made this year.

And like many, you will find it's not worth the smoke in the kitchen.

 

[Crusty]

And like many, you will find it's not worth the smoke in the kitchen.

I'm glad I'm not like most people then.... :\

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Repost!

 

[alfa147x]

actually it's Steak post #2066486

Fixed. He cookes other awesome stuff people...

 

[KMFJD]

Has anyone tried cooking steak in a cast iron pan with a thick layer of salt covering the pan? Saw that on a French cooking show a while ago and was curious

 

[SlitheryDee]

Repost!

Indeed

 

[joesmoke]

his egg boiling method works incredibly well.

 

[OCGuy]

I heard he makes a mean PB&J

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Indeed

Linking to Search Results doesn't work.

 

[Key West]

Just for you ATOT <3

Cooking is a side hobby of mine. In order to unleash the perfect steak, there are few crucial yet easy steps you must take.

(32oz USDA Angus Porterhouse)
The most important step of all is to let your steak rest and bring it up to room temperature. For proper Maillard reaction to occur, every degree of difference between the meat and heat counts.
Here, the steak is hand rubbed with canola oil which has a much higher smoke point (475 F) for maximum searing.

For a beautiful cut of meat like this, nothing more than freshly cracked pepper and kosher salt is needed.

Now you need heat- lots of it. Sadly, conventional home gas ranges only produce 7K-9K BTU. If you want your steak to taste like Morton's, you need at least 20-30K BTU.

Fortunately, this can be remedied by an indubitable duo of ten pound cast-iron pan and your oven at her broil setting (600+ F).

Crank your oven to the highest setting and put the cast iron pan in it at the lowest floor, right above the flame. Wait thirty minutes. Now would be a good time to set the table.

Take out the ten pounder of all-metal pure inferno and deploy the steak. Do not move the meat! Put it back in the oven immediately. Broil for 2-3 minutes, flip the steak, repeat.

Oh yea, potatoes are getting ready too- cubed yukon gold, XV olive oil, paprika, chili powder, freshly sliced garlic, and S&P.

Uncork your favorite red and enjoy.
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The perfect rare

Steak enthusiasts prefer this high-heat method over grilling.

Remember:
1. Cooking the meat right out of fridge = fail
2. Think fresh: powder pepper & table salt = fail
3. A burst of super heat = win, or enjoy your dry leathery steak

Screw Morton's and pocket $200.

 

[alfa147x]

Where do you guys get your meat from?

 

[SlitheryDee]

Linking to Search Results doesn't work.

Indeed

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

I regulaly cook with AB's recipes. Hell, I even built the flower pot smoker and use it regularly.

Last night I had leftover smoked turkey (smoked in the flower pots!) and AB's glazed carrots recipe. So good. AB's the man.

 

[iwearnosox]

Sous Vide > *

Pick up an immersion circulator off of ebay for cheap. Throw it on a hot weber 30 seconds a side and nom nom nom.

 

[iwearnosox]

wtf double post.

 

[Drako]

Where do you guys get your meat from?

I get mine from Costco.

 

[iwearnosox]

Where do you guys get your meat from?

Ditto on the costco. You can buy a bulk slab of new york for $7.99/lb and cut it to your own thickness. It freezes well.

 

[Kirby]

I pretty sure Alton Brown didn't invent the method to cook a steak in a cast iron pan.

 

[thescreensavers]

welcome to the revolution. add in his baked potato recipe next time.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/good-eats/the-baked-potato-recipe/index.html

Is that it?

So Wash, Poke some holes with a fork, Coat with oil, kosher salt to coat, and pop in the oven?

am I missing something?

 

[alfa147x]

where should one get meat if they are not near a costco? What do you look for?

 

[Key West]

where should one get meat if they are not near a costco? What do you look for?

Seriously, the cut of the meat is fine as they are regulated by USDA. I buy one from local Stop n Stop, Market Basket, Trader Joes, Starmarket or even Whole Foods.

 

[waggy]

where should one get meat if they are not near a costco? What do you look for?

find a local butcher and be nice. The place i go to is great. My wife is co-leader of my daughters girl scout troop. the guy who owns the butcher shop does a lot for the local girl and boy scout troops.

we go in with my wife (he knows her) and we get good cuts at great price's. last time i went in i wanted a ribeye. he said he had some better cuts in the back and brought me out a 2 inch steak that was amazing.

if thats to much trouble pretty much any place will (DO NOT GO TO WALLMART) be good enough. Jewels has a really good meat department and they have some amazing deals at times.