Cooking a steak

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: Alistar7
I just use the broiler, shelf adjusted to top level, door slightly ajar to let smoke escape. You can sear it in the pan 1st though, will help seal the juices inside.

DO NOT USE DAMP TOWELS TO PICK UP HOT PANS, the water will transfer the heat and burn you. Use thick, dry.....

Searing does not seal in the juices. It creates flavor by caramelizing the outside.

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: Alistar7
I just use the broiler, shelf adjusted to top level, door slightly ajar to let smoke escape. You can sear it in the pan 1st though, will help seal the juices inside.

DO NOT USE DAMP TOWELS TO PICK UP HOT PANS, the water will transfer the heat and burn you. Use thick, dry.....

Searing does not seal in the juices. It creates flavor by caramelizing the outside.

Its debatable....experiments have shown that 2 steaks lose ~ the same amount of weight whether it is seared or not,

however,

Weight alone is inconslusive because of factors such as what happens to the fat dependant on the cooking method.

The only realistic and reasonable test, and the test that has stood the real test of time is: Does the seared steak taste/appear jucier? Most people would agree that the seared steak is juicier than one next to it that was not seared. Test it yourself with a couple steaks and see if you can get anyone to pick the non-seared steak as the juciest...bet you can't😉

 

[HannibalX]

Everyone here seems to favor the Alton Brown steak method. I agree with it as well if not grilling outdoors.

 

[episodic]

I usually just soak my cast iron skillets in hot water for about an hour. Take a stiff brush and clean. After it is dry, take a tiny bit of veggie oil and smear it all over it with a towel to keep it from rusting.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: waggy
in order of best use to least (in my opionion)

grill
gas grill
cast iron pan/oven
brioler.


MIKey4dcats is close to what i do with cast iron.

1) use EVOO on steak
2)crank stove up to 500
3) kosher salt and pepper all over steak
4) put on a very hot stovetop for 30 seconds each side.
5) throw it all in the oven for 2 minutes each side.

eat.

use peanut oil or (better yet) avocado oil.

olive oil will just burn at that high of a temp.

 

[rezinn]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: rezinn
Why the hell do people buy food at walmart?

'cause it is reasonable priced rezinn. Why don't you buy food at Walmart? 😕

Terrible selection. Low prices should be expected for the junk they have.