What's in a Good Steak?
Recently I was in Chicago and took a client to dinner at a local Steakhouse. As you probably know steakhouses have sprung up in many cities as fast as Starbucks. Everyone in Dallas/Ft. Worth knows steakhouses are popping up everywhere. And if you ask around everyone has their favorite. I have my favorites but that for another day in the blog.
So what makes a good steak? In a quest to share information and use the greatness of blogging, share with me how you prepare your favorite steak. I'll try your recipes and report back!
Here's how I prepare a good steak. First and foremost in cooking quality of ingredients is a key element. Even if you're not the best cook good quality ingredients can make up for lack of cookig experience. In a quest for quality beef there are several good spots locally and via mail order. I almost always look for Prime beef. It 's more expensive but well worth the money. If you're looking for something special look at these two companies, Allen Brothers or Lobel's. Both have supper-high quality.
Do-It-At-Home Steaks
1. Turn on the Grill as High as it goes.
2. Allow your steak to come to room temperature
3. Liberally cover with Kosher Salt and Fresh-Cracked Pepper. If you cooking a Filet over 1.5 inches I recommend putting Salt and Pepper on every side.
4. By this time your grill should be white hot.
5. Oil the grill and place your steak over the hottest part of the grill. Let your steak sit on the grill to sear in all those wonderful juices. After about 2 minutes rotate at a 45 degrees. Allow to sear for another 2 minutes. Flip and repeat process. For a 1.5 inch Ribeye this is a great medium-rare to meduim. If you're cooking a thicker or thinner steak you'll need to adjust your timetable.
6. Remove from grill and allow the steak to rest for at least 8-10 minutes. Several things happen at this point. Once you remove the steak from cooking it will rise in temperature 5-8 degrees. This is when the juices are running crazy so let it rest (this thing has been on a supper-hot grill and is tired, it must rest).
7. Get a good bottle of wine and dig in.
Let me know your experience and share with me what you do to make a great steak!
Eat Well!
Chef-School Dropout