HOW TO: Make a perfect steak

<div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>Y</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>our grill is calling! One of my favorite parts about warmer weather is getting to use my grill again. Sure you can cook everything in a pan and it’s fine, but nothing beats the char of a grill. Steak is definitely one of my favorite foods to grill, but it can be hard if you aren’t sure what you’re doing. P</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>lus no one wants to ruin an expensive steak.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”> Here are a few tips to make the perfect steak:</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><ul class=”BulletListStyle1 SCX177606617″><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”1″ data-aria-posinset=”1″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>L</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>et your steaks get to room temperature before you cook them.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”1″ data-aria-posinset=”2″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>C</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>over steaks in grapeseed oil or vegetable oil. Grapeseed oil is used to lock flavors into meat cooked at high heat.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”1″ data-aria-posinset=”3″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>R</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>ub in seasoning, store bought or homemade. Here are</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”> the ingredients I used for mine:</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li></ul><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>1 T</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>ablespoon kosher salt</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>1 teaspoon freshly grated pepper</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>½</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”> teaspoon dried garlic</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>½</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”> teaspoon dried onion</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><ul class=”BulletListStyle1 SCX177606617″><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”2″ data-aria-posinset=”4″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>Heat up the grill to very hot before putting steaks on, my husband says when it burns off your knuckle hair </span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>it’s</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”> ready.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”2″ data-aria-posinset=”5″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>S</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>ear the steak on the grill for about three to five minutes and then rotate if you want grill marks, but only slightly, you want diamonds, not squares. Continue to </span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>sear</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”> for equal time.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”2″ data-aria-posinset=”6″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>A</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>fter you have seared both sides of the steak turn the heat down to allow it to cook through without burning the outside.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li></ul><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>T</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>ip: poke the steak with your finger to tell how done it is, compare to the muscle under your thumb as a guide to how </span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>it’s</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”> cooked</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>.  *as pictured.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div><ul class=”BulletListStyle1 SCX177606617″><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”3″ data-aria-posinset=”7″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>O</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>nly flip the steak once, maybe twice while cooking. The more you flip, the more juices you lose.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li><li class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″ data-listid=”3″ data-aria-posinset=”8″ data-aria-level=”1″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>A</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>fter it is cooked to your </span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>lik</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>ing</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>, whether that is tested by cutting it, testing temperature, or poking it, remove from grill and let rest for ten to fifteen minutes, this is very important! Also, remember that it will continue to cook slightly during this time.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></li></ul><div class=”OutlineElement Ltr SCX177606617″><p class=”Paragraph SCX177606617″><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>A</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>nd voi</span><span class=”TextRun SCX177606617″ lang=”EN-US” xml:lang=”EN-US”>la! A perfect steak like the pros make! Whether you are making a great steak amazing or a cheap steak wonderful, knowing the right tricks can make a world of difference.</span><span class=”EOP SCX177606617″> </span></p></div>

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