When is The Steak Ready

photo credit: andreasbrandstetterOnce the chosen cuts reach room temperature, it is time to flavor them with steak rubs. Some fancy leaving their steaks with a barbecue marinade for 30 minutes while others would prefer using a basting brush for the sauce while grilling. Mostly, it boils down to the taste of those who are to enjoy the feast. The important thing is not overcooking the meat because that is the surefire way to lose its flavors. Once the grill is good to go, the steaks can be placed on it. It would be best to give them about a minute per side and rotating them would give that crisscross charcoal mark. Steaks are ideally best for direct heat and the use of a charcoal grill is a favorite because of the added smoky flavor it brings.

A pressure test can be utilized to check on the doneness of grilled steaks. This can be done by simply pressing an index finger or the flat side of a fork. A rare steak would be soft and a medium-cooked one would be firm but yielding. A steak cooked well done would be firm. It takes a bit of practice to master this trick but learning it would be very beneficial. Otherwise, it would be safer to get the steak off the grill and try cutting them with a steak knife. It would be as simple as putting it back if it needs to be cooked further.

The last bit of advice for wonderful steaks to be served is not to serve them right away. It should be allowed to rest for about 5 minutes to let the meat juices move back to the meat. This would guarantee that the steak would be a juicier one.