{"id":9180,"date":"2021-11-18T13:04:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T18:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=9180"},"modified":"2021-11-18T13:04:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T18:04:45","slug":"how-to-cook-a-good-steak-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/how-to-cook-a-good-steak-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook a Good Steak: A Beginner’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nothing tastes better than a nice, juicy steak. It pairs so well with potatoes, salad, and basically anything. However, you can completely ruin the taste of a steak if you don’t know how to properly cook it. There is a bit of skill required to prepare a steak the right way, so you may have to go through trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, there are experts who\u2019ve mastered the art of cooking steak and can help you out. On that note, check out the tips below to learn how to cook a good steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Select the Right Cut of Meat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has different preferences, and the type of steak that you choose will determine how much you enjoy it. Not only that, but it’ll also determine how you should cook it. The most common cuts of steak<\/a> are porterhouse, eye fillet, T-Bone, sirloin, rump, and New York strip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you’re searching for the cut that you want, also take a look at the marbling. The marbling is the streaks of fat flowing throughout the meat. If a steak has a lot of marbling, it\u2019ll be more tender. So, choose wisely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for the perfect cut of meat, you can buy steaks online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let it Reach Room Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when preparing steak is cooking it straight out of the refrigerator. That\u2019s a no-no. In order for your steak to cook evenly, it needs to be the same temperature throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, it’ll taste tough and chewy, and the inside will be cold and undercooked. By allowing the meat to reach room temperature, it’ll cook perfectly. Plus, it\u2019ll have a crispy exterior and a soft interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the Perfect Seasoning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While everyone enjoys different tastes, you can never go wrong with salt and pepper on a steak. Of course, you can add butter, garlic, thyme, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the standard seasonings that you\u2019ll want to put on the steak is salt and pepper. Be sure to generously season it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook it on High Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are cooking your steaks on the stove, put them on high heat. Doing so allows the meat to receive a beautiful crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Also, don’t flip the steak too much. It can ruin the shape. Lastly, you must know when the steak is done. It’s best to use a thermometer to gauge the proper temp<\/a> for the type of steak that you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Rare steaks cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, while well done steaks cook for 8 to 10 minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning How to Cook a Good Steak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you follow the tips above, you’ll have a better chance of cooking the perfect steak. Preparing this cut of meat could go horribly wrong. Thankfully, you can avoid a disaster simply by taking your time and understanding the different ways to cook steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did this article help you understand how to cook a good steak? If it did, continue browsing our website to discover a variety of other interesting topics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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