What a great steak YAST

everman

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I picked up two T-Bone steaks at costco today and grilled them, so perfectly juicy and tender, the best steak I've had in a while. It was about 32oz. Best $10 I spent in a while.

So how do you cook yours? Mine is rather simple: Rub kosher salt, pepper, pressed garlic, and a little oil on both sides. This is after you let it sit on the counter for 20 mins to warm up.

As for the actual cooking, I take a less common approach. On my gas grill which was pre-heated I set it to the lowest setting and give each side 10 mins. It may sound excessive but they steak after 20 mins is just rare. Then sear both sides quickly and I get to about medium rare (pink, juicy, but not extremely red and bloody).

imo the flavor should be "meat", not marinade.

I think you get more tender and juicy steak with a longer cooking time at lower heat.
 

Tiamat

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simplier sometimes is better. When it comes to steaks, it is almost better done with minimal "stuff". mmmmm ..... steak....
 

Howard

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Conventional wisdom suggests longer cooking times reduce moisture. Why not set the grill to max, sear the steaks, and then move them off to the warm area to finish cooking on the inside? You'd save some time that way, too.
 

Heisenberg

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Grilled a t-bone for dinner yesterday. Used a little pepper, but otherwise nothing else. It was tasty.
 

Bryophyte

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Charcoal grill with hot coals on one side. Salt, pepper, sometimes red pepper on both sides of steaks, sear them nicely over the coals, move to the other side of the grill, put lid on grill (vents wide open), leave them until they hit desired doneness. Mmm. Usually it's ribeye.
 

everman

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Originally posted by: Howard
Conventional wisdom suggests longer cooking times reduce moisture. Why not set the grill to max, sear the steaks, and then move them off to the warm area to finish cooking on the inside? You'd save some time that way, too.

Oh it definitely does not dry it out that's for sure in my experience. A longer heating period actually aids in melting the connective tissue in the meat, thus creating a juicier piece of meat. however yes you can dry it out if you go overboard I suppose.
 

Howard

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Originally posted by: everman
Originally posted by: Howard
Conventional wisdom suggests longer cooking times reduce moisture. Why not set the grill to max, sear the steaks, and then move them off to the warm area to finish cooking on the inside? You'd save some time that way, too.

Oh it definitely does not dry it out that's for sure in my experience. A longer heating period actually aids in melting the connective tissue in the meat
Not with dry heat.
 

Bryophyte

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Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: everman
Originally posted by: Howard
Conventional wisdom suggests longer cooking times reduce moisture. Why not set the grill to max, sear the steaks, and then move them off to the warm area to finish cooking on the inside? You'd save some time that way, too.

Oh it definitely does not dry it out that's for sure in my experience. A longer heating period actually aids in melting the connective tissue in the meat
Not with dry heat.

Gas grills aren't dry heat. They suck for cooking steak, usually, though.
 

Howard

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Originally posted by: Bryophyte
Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: everman
Originally posted by: Howard
Conventional wisdom suggests longer cooking times reduce moisture. Why not set the grill to max, sear the steaks, and then move them off to the warm area to finish cooking on the inside? You'd save some time that way, too.

Oh it definitely does not dry it out that's for sure in my experience. A longer heating period actually aids in melting the connective tissue in the meat
Not with dry heat.

Gas grills aren't dry heat. They suck for cooking steak, usually, though.
I would say that the amount of moisture contained in the air of a gas grill is negligible. Now, if you were to braise in a gas grill...
 

Bryophyte

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Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: Bryophyte
Gas grills aren't dry heat. They suck for cooking steak, usually, though.

I would say that the amount of moisture contained in the air of a gas grill is negligible. Now, if you were to braise in a gas grill...

Nonsense. When burned, propane produces carbon dioxide, water, and heat. It is not a dry heat. Basic chemistry. Here, you can read for yourself. :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane
 

Howard

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I know water is produced, but why would you say gas grilling is anything other than a dry cooking method? You do realize atmospheric air always contains water vapor, right?
 

BUTCH1

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Here is a good guide to grilling, I cut meat for 9 yrs
(and took home the best for myself :) ), you defiantly want high heat for initial searing or risk
a dry, tough steak. You got lucky this time.....
 

everman

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Originally posted by: BUTCH1
Here is a good guide to grilling, I cut meat for 9 yrs
(and took home the best for myself :) ), you defiantly want high heat for initial searing or risk
a dry, tough steak. You got lucky this time.....

I guess I did. One thing I'd like to mention is that some people think that searing it initially to seal in juices is a myth. Alton Brown demonstrated this by showing that a steak whether seared or not, had the same amount of moisture loss. But one thing is for sure, searing is necessary to get the wonderful flavours that result from it. I've done steaks in a cast iron pan before and it's great. I need to re-season my pan though.

And about gas vs charcoal, it's a convenience thing. I'd much rather use charcoal but I don't always have the time.

Not sure about your (Howard) mention that "dry heat" will not melt connective tissue though, I think any heat will melt it (gas, coal, braising, etc). I've never heard that braising was necessary, although I love braised beef short ribs.
 

Howard

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Originally posted by: everman
Not sure about your (Howard) mention that "dry heat" will not melt connective tissue though, I think any heat will melt it (gas, coal, braising, etc)
I don't agree. Did you ever wonder why the tougher cuts aren't recommended for dry cooking methods?
 

Conky

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Steaks must be seared.

Best is on a grill but a steak can be seared in a cast iron skillet in the oven with the oven at 500 degrees with remarkable results if done correctly. Grilling is the easiest way and the skillet method is an advanced chef's tool.
 

everman

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Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: everman
Not sure about your (Howard) mention that "dry heat" will not melt connective tissue though, I think any heat will melt it (gas, coal, braising, etc)
I don't agree. Did you ever wonder why the tougher cuts aren't recommended for dry cooking methods?

Heat is heat, if it's hot enough then it will melt. A slow ramp-up in heat probably won't help too much in a steak now that I think about it, it's the final temp that counts.

Tougher cuts are more suited to roasting in partial or full submersion because that helps break down everything holding it together (connective tissue). The time required necessitates a wet environment to avoid drying.
 

Kirby

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Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: nkgreen
Originally posted by: Howard
Dutch oven? :confused:

big cast iron pot thing

link
Haha. I know what a dutch oven is, but not why you'd want to use one.

eh, its can serve the purpose of a cast iron skillet, plus you can make other things with it. more of a multipurpose cookware.