It’s not always easy to cook the perfect steak. It’s expensive, there’s often a lot of pressure, and without knowing how to cook a steak properly, most of us probably wouldn’t do a good job with it. Here are some top tips to ensure that you cook the perfect steak every time.
Find a Steak Without Sinew
The first trick to the perfect steak is to find the right piece of meat. This can be any kind of steak, but really you want to find one that doesn’t have any sinew running through it. This can spoil your steak and make it chewy and tough. If you’re buying from a butcher, ask them to remove any sinews.
Room Temperature
Let your steak come up to room temperature before you start so that it will cook evenly all the way through.
Hot Pan or BBQ
Always make sure the pan or BBQ is piping hot when you apply the steak to it. This will cook it evenly and caramelize the outside for a delicious finish.
Cook to Rare or Medium Rare
Cook for less time than you think. ake the steak off when it’s still rare or medium-rare. This is because it will continue cooking and will be too tough if it’s overcooked.
Leave to Rest
Leave the steak to rest before eating so it’s juicy and tender.
