What you may not know about Searing Meat
If you like our steak already, what if I told you there’s a way to make them taste even better? A common misconception among people is that searing meats is done to preserve the juices inside to steak. According to twistdq.com, you can sear your steaks to preserve the sugars inside your steak, enhancing the appearance of your meat right off the grill. Often times, the high heats that come from grills can distort the appearance of a steak. If you follow the steps below and sear your steak before grilling, we are confident you will never go back to how you cooked your meats before!
According to Twistdq.com, here are a few steps to follow…
- Preheat grill 400 to 450°F.
- Sear each side for approximately 2 minutes. Flip no more than 2 times to produce a mouthwatering crust and those grill marks everyone loves.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to accurately gauge temperature and doneness. The internal temperature should register 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium, taking about 2 minutes total on the hot section of the grill. For steaks less than an inch thick, cook them entirely over the hot side until a good crust forms.
The steaks will be about medium rare.
- Lightly coat the pan with vegetable oil.
- Place the well-seasoned steak into the hot skillet. Cook until a noticeable brown crust forms. The time will vary depending on the meat’s thickness.
- At this stage, restaurant chefs typically flip the steak in the skillet and finish cooking it by placing the skillet in a hot oven. At home, simply flip the steak and continue cooking for approximately 1-2 minutes to desired doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer to gauge temperature.
This popular technique reverses the steps to produce a juicy, tender steak.
- Bake a thick steak in the oven at 275°F and cook until the internal temperature reaches about 100°F.
- Finish the steak with a pan sear to yield a brown crust and cook to desired doneness.
The gentle baking process helps retain juiciness, enables even cooking from center to edge, and reduces the risk of overcooking, while the final searing produces the flavor we crave.
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