Cooking the best steak - Page 5

Grom Hellscream · 20th June 2012, 7:48 PM

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Originally Posted by looktall

i wish more people would follow your example.

food snobs fucking annoy me.

I know right. I worked with someone that told me off for liking my steak cooked (i.e. not red at all), at which point my response was along the lines of "fuck you it's my steak and I like it that way, if you don't like it fuck off and buy your own god-damned fucking steak". Never heard about it again

Psychotria · 20th June 2012, 7:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Grom Hellscream

I know right. I worked with someone that told me off for liking my steak cooked (i.e. not red at all), at which point my response was along the lines of "fuck you it's my steak and I like it that way, if you don't like it fuck off and buy your own god-damned fucking steak". Never heard about it again

Yeah, you shouldn't overcook it. If it doesn't have any red at all, it's overcooked.

Grom Hellscream · 20th June 2012, 7:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychotria

Yeah, you shouldn't overcook it. If it doesn't have any red at all, it's overcooked.

That's fine, you enjoy your undercooked steak, I'll enjoy my overcooked steak, and we'll all enjoy our happy little steak-worlds. I just find it extremely irritating when someone whines because I prefer my food made a different way to them.

Psychotria · 20th June 2012, 8:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Grom Hellscream

That's fine, you enjoy your undercooked steak, I'll enjoy my overcooked steak, and we'll all enjoy our happy little steak-worlds. I just find it extremely irritating when someone whines because I prefer my food made a different way to them.

And then there was peace ;-)

craz3d · 20th June 2012, 8:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Grom Hellscream

That's fine, you enjoy your undercooked steak, I'll enjoy my overcooked steak, and we'll all enjoy our happy little steak-worlds. I just find it extremely irritating when someone whines because I prefer my food made a different way to them.

the issue is have you tried it medium rare and then decided you like it well or just wont try mr because its red? if the former then more power to you, if the latter then its arrogant stupidity. ive had well done steak and its fucking horrible dry flavourless mess.

Psychotria · 20th June 2012, 8:16 PM

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Originally Posted by craz3d

the issue is have you tried it medium rare and then decided you like it well or just wont try mr because its red? if the former then more power to you, if the latter then its arrogant stupidity. ive had well done steak and its fucking horrible dry flavourless mess.

To be fair, it is possible to cook a well done steak (i.e. no red) that is still juicy and tender. It's just not as juicy, tender and flavoursome as a steak less overcooked.

Grom Hellscream · 20th June 2012, 8:19 PM

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Originally Posted by craz3d

the issue is have you tried it medium rare and then decided you like it well or just wont try mr because its red? if the former then more power to you, if the latter then its arrogant stupidity. ive had well done steak and its fucking horrible dry flavourless mess.

I don't like the texture of a less-than-well done steak. I cook mine until the very centre has JUST lost it's pink and is a neutral brown colour, if I pick the right steak I can still get a nice tender/juicy piece of meat.

craz3d · 20th June 2012, 8:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Grom Hellscream

I don't like the texture of a less-than-well done steak. I cook mine until the very centre has JUST lost it's pink and is a neutral brown colour, if I pick the right steak I can still get a nice tender/juicy piece of meat.

so youve tried it? well thats ok then and i respect your opinion.

tunagirll · 20th June 2012, 9:00 PM

My sisters insist on eating their steak well done, one evening at a BBQ I accidentally didn't cook theirs well done and they couldn't see it, ate it and thought it was awesome! Well until they realised it was medium T bone. lol Then it was all drama llama.

I can't eat mine well done. It's just so dry and sad

oliverg · 21st June 2012, 2:31 AM

+1 on Heston method.

It's how a good steak tastes.

Kamado oven steaks, cooked slowly for hours then bring the temperature up to maximum very quickly works a treat.

Cut is really really important.

So to is resting. Really needs to rest for at least 5 minutes.

Never cook a cold steak from the fridge either, always room temp.

KANNIS · 30th June 2012, 1:48 AM

I have 2 thick Scotch fillets in the fridge for tomorrow. What's the best way of cooking these guys?

whatdoesthisdo · 30th June 2012, 1:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KANNIS

I have 2 thick Scotch fillets in the fridge for tomorrow. What's the best way of cooking these guys?

Marinate tonight, then cook 3 mins, ROTATE (not flip) cook another 3 mins, flip cook 3 mins ROTATE cook 3 mins. That is for a nice pink centre.

Anakist · 30th June 2012, 2:22 AM

Bought some rib steak last week and Weber Q'd it.

Best. Steak. I. Have. Ever. Had.

And the Wife was suitably impressed too. Now I am under orders to do it more often, which is fine by me!

James

nerd1 · 30th June 2012, 7:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KANNIS

I have 2 thick Scotch fillets in the fridge for tomorrow. What's the best way of cooking these guys?

I would take it out of the fridge about 4 hours before you are going to cook it. season it with salt & pepper 5 - 10 minutes before you are ready to cook it.

you'll want to heat up your grill/pan as hot as you can and cook it maybe 3 min on each side. this will depend on how you like your steak (medium rare, medium, well done etc).

When you are done, lest your steak rest 5-10 minutes before you get stuck into it.

NSanity · 30th June 2012, 7:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KANNIS

I have 2 thick Scotch fillets in the fridge for tomorrow. What's the best way of cooking these guys?

Hey guys, I'd rather not read the existing thread and just start it all over again

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