How To Cook A Perfect Steak: 1 Easy Way To Do It

How would you like to have a restaurant-quality steak at home? A little forethought and tips from experts make steak a completely attainable protein.

What to Look for When Buying Steak:

• Ensure the meat is moist but not wet.
• Make sure the edges of any cuts are even.
• If a package contains tears or liquid, avoid it.
• It should feel cold and firm.

Here’s One Of The Best Ways To Cook

Steaks:

Gas Grill

For steaks, Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors uses the gas grill. When the grill reaches 700 degrees F, he closes the top cover and turns it on. Then he grills his steak right away without closing the grill again. Once he flips it, he shuts the grill off because it doesn’t need any more heat. You don’t want that steaming steak because of the natural water in the steak.

LaFrieda flips the steaks twice to get a good sear. To avoid puncturing the meat, he only flips with tongs. The steaks are then taken off when the interior temperature reaches 120 degrees and let it sit for a good six minutes, he said.

This method works best with a porterhouse steak but could also work with ribeyes, flat irons, hangers, etc. To add flavor and aid in caramelization, he marinates skirt steaks first.