Health & Fitness
A Man and his Apron, Summer Grilling Tips & Tricks - Steaks
How to Grill a perfect steak, for guys that are too scared to admit that they don't know how to grill. This is the first in a series of grilling and cooking tips.
(Editor's note: This is our new blogger, Don Gould. He is a 48-year-old married father and resident of the Seven Oaks subdivision. He says he is a "sales & marketing professional by day, and a hot rod, food and sports nut when I am off the clock.")
It's summer time!
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Which means summer vacation, hot weather, pool parties and grilling.
Now we all know, (I say with a big eye roll) every man in this great country of ours was born with fantastic grilling skills! For all the guys out there that didn't read the "The Grilling Chapter" in their man handbook, let me share a few secrets with you. Ladies, you are welcome to read along too!
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Tips on How to Grill a Great Steak!
Prep - As a rule we guys are not planners, but if you are going to grill a great steak you need to spend a few minutes in prep. Remove your steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to warm up, 15-20 minutes. Do not drop your steaks right from refrigerator onto your grill. It is very difficult to cook steaks evenly if they are cold.
This is also a good time to give your steak a nice dry rub, if you so desire. In my opinion a very tasty and simply one is McCormicks Montreal Steak - Grill Mates.
Cooking - Hot and Fast! To cook the perfect steak you want to get your grill very, very hot. Cook the steak 3-5 minutes on the first side, flip the steak and cook it 3-5 minutes on the other side.
DONE!
Remember what you mother told you? Don't play with your food. Now is not the time to be flipping and moving your steaks!
REST - Now for the most important part, don't serve your steak right away. Let the steak "rest" for about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness. This allows the juices to move back into the meat. Resting should be done in a place that is about room temperature and with only a loose covering over it.
If you doubt me, try cutting a steak in half right off the grill. Let a second steak rest for five minutes, and then cut into it. See which one is juicier.
Simple Steps for a great steak!
- Allow your steak to warm before you cook it.
- Cook it Hot and FAST!
- Don't Play with your Food.
- LET IT REST!
Next time: RIBS!