Are you looking to grill steaks for barbecue season?

"Learn grilling skills". As summer arrives, you find something yummy to eat. And go on a barbecue outing. Right? You can make your summer special by cooking. But grilling steaks can be challenging. You must use the proper seasoning and maintain a temperature to cook it perfectly.

 

If you're a food lover, make tempting steaks. You can do this by following the recipe. So, read this article, which includes the secrets you need to follow.

Secret Recipe

Adding simple ingredients can develop a natural flavour in the grilled steak. You can make perfect steaks using ingredients you've at home. There's no need for extra things.

Prepare the Seasoning

You have to put the seasoning on the meat slice. It will add flavour to raw meat. For seasoning, you can use these ingredients:

● Salt

● Black pepper

● Garlic powder

● Red chilli flakes

● Onion powder

Grind all these ingredients in a grinder or crush them in a pestle and mortar. After applying the seasoning to the meat, pour cooking or avocado oil into it. It makes steak juicy and helps it to be grilled quickly. That's because oil doesn't let meat stick to the grill pan.

Thus, you don’t need a ready-made seasoning. Instead, you can make it at home.

Burn Coals

If you want charcoal grills, burn the coals. It would help if you were prompt. You have to burn the coals on a high flame. The coals should be heated enough to grill appropriately, developing a smoky flavour in the meat.

Temper the Meat

Before placing the meat over the cooking range, temper the beef. Whether meat is fresh or frozen, bring the meat to room temperature. Allow the meat to settle down for 90 minutes. Tempering meat helps cook steaks faster and tastier.

Add Natural Flavor

Always sprinkle enough salt and black pepper on the meat to add a natural flavour, such as crushed black pepper in a pestle and mortar. And use rock salt.

Grill The Steak

After you've marinated the steak for a few minutes or an hour, grill it. It would help if you kept turning the steak occasionally. In addition, try to put one side on the grill for 3 to 5 minutes. Apart from this, poking the meat dries the juices. The steak won't cook properly.

Put the Steak On the Rest

Now check if your steak is cooked. When it turns golden brown, flip the side. Cook both sides and then remove the pan from the flame. Leave the cooked meat aside. You have to wait until the meat becomes soft.

Make Herb Butter

Many consider herb butter to be the main ingredient in grilled steaks. You must take salted butter and keep it at room temperature for this. Add:

● Thyme

● Rosemary

● Garlic

● Parsley

● Salt

● Black pepper

● Chili flakes

Mix all the above ingredients with butter. Spread this mixture on a plastic sheet and wrap it. Could you place it in the freezer overnight?  

Secrets for Grilling Steaks

You should follow these simple tips to grill perfect steaks:

● It's your choice which cuts of steak you want for dinner tonight. Rib-eyes, T-bone, strip steaks, thin steaks, or thick meat blocks are good steak cuts.

● Thin pieces cook quickly and faster than big pieces. If you're looking for an unavailable thin steak, you can go with the large one and split it horizontally for thinner ones. Moreover, steak type, shape, and size depend on taste and cooking time.

● The quality or grade of your meat matters the most. The meat's taste depends on the quality. You should buy meat from a well-known vendor. It's because the meat of an aged animal is not tasty. Always try to buy younger animals' beef. The meat that is a choice of every person is of high quality since it’s available in all local stores.

● Let the sides cook individually when you place the meat on the grill pan. Then, you can cut the steak into slices on the flame; this will cook a perfect grilled steak and make your meal juicy and enjoyable.

Cooking Time Of Steaks

It is essential to check if the steak is grilled perfectly. For this, people have tested various techniques. The most satisfying and reliable is using a meat thermometer. It's a meat temperature reader that helps you prepare your meals.

 

Place the thermometer in the centre of the meat to test the cooking timings. Note the temperature of the steak before turning off the flame. If you're cooking the meat on grills, check the temperature of each one. Cooking time depends on the size of the meat or its position on the grill.

Moreover, remember that even after removing the grill pan from the flame, it is heated to 5 degrees Celsius. It will keep the meat hot. For perfect meat doneness, taking off steaks a few minutes before you reach the ideal cooking time is better. You can connect the thermometer to your mobile app to track the cooking time.

A quick guide for meat cooking temperature is here for you:

Cooking Type                           Heating Temperature         Serving Temperature

Less cooked                                 45°C to 48°C                                51.6°C

Medium-rare cooked                    48°C to 51.6°C                              55°C

Medium cooked                           51.6°C to 58°C                              60°C

Medium-completely                      60°C to 63°C                                66°C

Cooked Completely cooked         66°C to 68°C                                71°C

The Best Pair With Steaks

Cuisines like grilled corn, cooked or roasted veggies, and macaroni cheese are perfect. Even garlic bread and steaks are a perfect combo. You can also make steaks with corn or potato salads. It makes your main dish more tempting.

Conclusion

Your seasoning is the central part. If your seasoning has the right ingredients, steaks taste good. Make sure to include all ingredients. You can add anything that matches your taste. However, you must be patient when cooking properly since the meat turns brown.

So, read the above recipe and tips for juicy, soft meat. We know you will have a great grilling experience. 

04/07/2024