I like the way the steak turned out! 2 things I would add to your list would be A. Room temp meat before cooking (at least 1 hour out of the fridge) B. Completely dry the steak with paper towels immediately before seasoning and cooking. You don't want any moisture to hit the hot pan. The moisture turns to steam, and steams the steak before it evaporates which I think slows the sear and crust development.
I thought meat starts decomposing 20 minutes after removing it from the refrigerator. It seems a little gross letting it sit out for 1 hr.before cooking.
@@mikedoyle7300 Don't be silly, even if true (which I doubt) it won't affect anything other than improve flavour. Remember, DON'T follow the science unless you're a lockdown fanboy.
@@auxiliary4023 "Lockdown fanboy" hahaha. In any case, there's something to be said for living it instead of studying it. Learn the work, from doing the work.
Great method. My 2c as a retired butcher. Use good quality beef (not cow) frying steak- porterhouse, rib eye- rump. Murray Grey or Belted Galloway breeds are delicious. Make sure steak is at room temp before cooking- remove from fridge a good half hour beforehand. Pat steak dry before seasoning to remove excess moisture. I always use a cast iron pan as it gives even heat. Use a high smoke point oil - avocado oil is great, get it smoking before adding steak gently to avoid a self burn. Don't over-crowd pan as meat can start to stew instead of caramalising- the maillard reaction that is required to create that nice browning. A thicker steak (25mm) is easier to caramalise the outside without overcooking the inner where the desired tenderness and doneness, as has been explained. Use an egg or kitchen timer, 2 and half minutes each side untouched gives close to medium rare (dependant on steak thickness).Half way through the first side I add a large knob of butter and when it melt baste the steak, same other side. As explained always rest the meat.
A few more tips to add, First - Always cook your steak after its warmed to room temperature.. never cook a steak straight out of the refrigerator. the cold steak will prevent it from cooking through evenly and the meat will come out less tender. Seccond - You will need a nice pan with a good weight which can help it retain its heat. i dont recommend aluminum. use a thick stainless steel like in this video. or since those can be quite expensive. you can pick up a great cast iron pan for cheap. i personally find a well seasoned cast iron pan to be the best at pan frying large steaks.
Yeah, i was going to say this but this should be one of the tips. That's very important for even cooking. I also don't like my steak to be wet with water or condensation. I use a paper towel so you are cooking with steam...before it is seasoned prior to putting it in a pan. I have never used anything but cast iron on a steak.
Have been meaning to cook a steak on the stovetop for years, but was always too afraid. Followed your tutorial on a boneless NY strip and it came out amazing, even used a copper pan to sear it. Thanks, man!
Just watched this video, had a pack of steaks just lying around (don't know what cut, they were thick and no bone). I've tried to fry steaks before, and no joy. Watched these 5 tips, and in 15 minutes had a plate of yummy med-rare goodness!!! OMG man, you're a genius! Thank you!!
Looks good. More tips: -Let that steak come to room temperature. I personally take it out of the fridge at least a couple hours before it goes in the pan. -Pat it dry multiple times. -Get a good quality steak. Fat is your friend. The more marbling the better. -Get a steak that is even in thickness. -Get a steak that is at least 1.5 inches thick. 1.5-2 inches is even better. 2-3 inches requires some skill and special techniques to achieve even doneness. -Salt and pepper ten minutes before it goes into the pan. Use more salt then you would think. -Warm the pan to a very high heat. -Start with oil on the highest heat possible. Wait for it to almost smoke. Only then insert the steak. Obtain as big of a sear on both sides of the steak without blackening. -Do not use Olive oil, instead use Peanut Oil or Sunflower oil. They have a higher smokepoint and are more neutral. -After getting the best sear possible (thick goldenbrown crust) turn down the heat to low-medium and drop some butter in the pan, along with a few crushed garlic cloves and some fresh thime. Using a spoon, for a few minutes spoon the garlic/oil/butter/thime combination over the top of the steak, basking it. While using this technique rare and even medium rare are hard to achieve with steaks thinner then 1.75 inch. -Insert a meat thermometer like shown in the video and take the steak of the fire at around 120F (Rare) or 130F (Medium Rare) -If you have a really thick steak (around 3 inches) you can finish it in the oven at medium temperature even after doing the thime/butter/garlic trick, again, using a meat thermometer. Resting normally will have the core temperature increase by around 5F. Rest 5 - 10 minutes. Resting: Don't let the plate/scale/dish you are resting the meat on cool down to fast by for instance placing it directly on an iron or granite countertop. Use a coaster. On the other hand, don't let the resting turn into cooking by completely wrapping the steak in foil and putting it on a hot plate on a a coaster. Or worse, completely wrapping the steak and pan you baked it in in foil. This most of the time will let the core temperature of the steak rise to high. I mostly put the foil over the steak without wrapping it on a warm plate on a coaster. Keep an eye on that thermometer.
Coating the steak in oil as opposed to pouring it in the pan will prevent oil splash off and burns. Also, coating the steak itself will help to hold more of the seasoning intact as well as allow the oil and seasoning to penetrate better for a fuller flavor.
@@Mauitaoist wrong, how many 5* steak houses you made steak in??? He should have also used a cast iron pan & rendered the fat off the sides for the pan drippings.
@@Mauitaoist Agreed! Cooking with oils is a horrible mistake. For cooking and heating, always use lard, tallow or ghee! Oils oxidize with the heat, and turn bitter and carcinogenic.
I love this video... My Uncle had a restaurant and always believe #1 Never use a FORK to turn the meat... #2 Turn it once... Thank you for sharing this great video...
I like to use a butter/oil mix for the pan. Very hot and then get the sear. I do believe in moving it around (not lifting it) so it picks up all that delicious flavoids in the pan. I also like to give the pan a chance to get hot again between flipping. Just 30 seconds or so and back into the pan for the sear.
0:34 - "First rule is: Know your steak." I agree. I took mine out to a movie and then on a moonlit walk on the beach. I hope to meet its parents next week.
Quick tip I learned from a chef. Instead of throwing the oil in the pan brush the steak with it no splatter and it chars and will not burn the pan and no mess. Great job on the steak looks awesome! Love your videos I have learned so much from you thank you!
Thank you for you ur video! My kids love stake preferably NY stake.....I never tried it? Never been a big "meat"eater........but we tried your pointers....and cooked 4 NY stakes! I tried it! And wow I really liked it! So here I am at 53 and have a new love .......thank you again!
Basically a good description of how to cook a steak. A few minor points. Salt. Should be sprinkled from a higher height above the steak to get better coverage without too much in some spots and not enough in others. I noticed that the tip at the top got missed completely while the main body of the steak got well covered. When salting meat like this, it should be given a minimum of 40 minutes to work. I use a very course Sea Salt. I also use a heavy cast iron fry pan rather than a Stainless Steel pan - holds the heat better. Also, consider basting the steak in butter, whole garlic, and some herbs after the first flip.
@John James Rambo Wow... Who pissed in your Cornflakes? If you have ever seasoned meat for cooking in your life, you would know that the standard salt to use is Kosher salt, which is very large grains. I prefer Sea salt, so I get the course Sea salt which is about the same size as Kosher salt. Also, as the juices come out of the meat in a reaction to the salt, the salt dissolves and is pulled into the meat as the juices re-absorb into the meat.
One little secret add a small pad of butter in the last few minutes in the oven and it collasces with the juices so that when it rests, you lose none of the flavor once you cut
I've watched many steak videos - yours is superior. I'd like to add my 2¢ worth: After I sear the steak I reduce the heat and cover the pan with a glass lid. This causes the pan to behave similar to an oven and eliminates the oven requirement. I use the same thermometer as you do. Works like a charm. Thanks.
Say what you will I have tried several of Dave's dishes and most have been very good. I have chatted with him a time or two and he seem's like a really good guy. I wish we had more people like him out there making video's. Hey Dave, Merry Christmas to you and yours !!!
Appreciate everyone who shares their approach to cooking a great steak. Some may disagree. Yet this experience would be "hidden" but for the internet. Only those w/production companies would b heard, thus robbing the public of these cook's voices. "Well done!" 😇🥩
When searing it can you cover the pan to keep the area a little cleaner and less greasy from the spitting of the oil and fat?? Also about what time would be best for a steak [porterhoue that is about 3/4 inces thick? Thanks for you video..
There are several ways to cook a good piece of steak: Sear the steak in a thick cast iron pan (and by continuously basting it with pan juice gives you that nice butter, garlic and herbs flavors). Grilling it gives you that smokiness flavors and an 'over-rated' diamond grill mark. Sear the steak in a pan then finish it off in a 450 oven, if it's an extra thick cut or if you like your steak well done. This will prevent your steak from drying out. Sous-vide (in a vacuum-sealed bag, then slowly cooked in a temperature controlled water bath, then finishing it off by searing it in a pan). I think it's more important to make sure the meat is well seared all around, and NOT over cook your steak.
I’ve Cooked lots of Various Steaks over the yrs in A Thick Cast Iron Pan, with a little Beef Dripping & Butter. One thing I all-ways do is shake some Worcestershire Sauce over them, once Cooked I make a lovely sauce with the residue in the Pan. ( I was a Scottish Beef Farmer in my Youth) ever once did I have any complaints.
23 years old and I still could barely boil macaroni before you. now, just tonight I made the best T bone steak I ever tasted and it's all because you. Thank you! I thought I was a lost cause but in the few months I've been watching you I have become the best cook in my friend circle ^^
Wow, somebody actually prepared a steak correctly! When I saw you cut that with the seared outside and beautiful color inside, I started to salivate, and still am!! LOL. Great job! :-)
How did you manage? I understand frying one side 4 min and after that frying another side for 4 minutes. Is that everything? Or should the steak after that be additionally cooked in the owen for 8 minutes as author mentioned?
This is more or less how I cook my steaks and I'm always a satisfied customer. The keys are the sear, ample seasoning and not cutting into the steak before it's had a chance to rest.
I've always rushed into eating my steaks thinking that they were juicier the less that they sat but now I'm realizing I'm losing all of my flavor. It's running onto the plate and I have to constantly dip my steak into the corner of MyPlate
good cook on the inside good, crispy sear on the outside but you should try adding some butter and herbs to the pan to baste the steak adds some nice flavor. Also use Avocado, canola or grapeseed Olive oil was burning in your pan and it gives off bitter flavors.
Good advice in general, but I like to let the salt and pepper sit overnight, or at least a few hours. The steak will first slowly let out water, then suck it back in, bringing the seasoning with it.
Ya know, we all like things a little different from what others may go for. And opinions being different, I'm not surprised that there are a thousand different methods posted here. But Christ, folks, just because he doesn't do steak exactly YOUR way doesn't mean he's wrong. I could bring him here, cook him a prime, dry aged cut my way, and he might just say, "Nah, I like my way better". The proof is in the eating. You want a particular flavor, I want another. If it's not aged, I have to do things a bit different if I want flavor. Meaning different seasoning.
Why are you using granulated table salt and not Kosher Coarse or Sea salt? Just askin. . . I use an electric stove and can't get my range that hot. So what do I do in case that happens?
I've watched lots of cooking shows. I always see chefs touching the meat for doneness but never knew how to do it myself. Never seen that finger trick! Thanks for showing us.
Looking real good! Personally, I like too add some seasoned butter to the pan and baste my steaks, and then put a small pad on as i let it rest, but that's just personal preference
An advice, when u are resting the meat dont put a aluminium foil or whatever, because the steak will continue to cook with the vapor, you should rest them on a board for ex
How long u fry it kn both side?. Then after u put it in to foil paper., did u put it in the oven wrap in the foil ? If yes. For how long n on what temperature. I'm deaf so I did not hear.
There is no "perfect cooking " of a steak. What might be great for you might be awful for me or someone else. I cook the perfect steak for myself but no one else. There are a few basics to go by to get the most flavor out of a steak. For the most part peoples tastes are different.
Martin Hoch You're right! And another thing that amazes me is the people who are stuck in their own way that they won't even try something new. They say that they don't like foods that they have never even tasted.
+brandy simon OMG ! that really really annoys me ! fussy idiots who trash anything they haven't tasted! It makes my blood boil. I once cooked ostrich steaks for some friends ( it was totally delicious ) But they looked at me like I'd served them up the rotten corpse of a baby !
wrong. rare to medium is the most tender by fact. anything above is truly less tender and tougher. maybe you like that but the fact is rare and med rare have the most flavour and tenderness.
I WILL try this Saturday. Thank you for sharing... WOW... I noticed 2010??? I was working in Baghdad Iraq at the time. 2004-2011... I have the Beef cuts I want now... to learn how not to waste it. I will be cooking for my parents... No Marinading ?? Wow. Just Salt and pepper... And Cumin?
This steak cost about $7.00 dollars when this video was posted in 2010. Now, 2017 same steak about $24.00 bucks.. But yet our wages are the same as 2010.. Shameful really.
Not cast iron? Not a good start. Professionally, I can tell a steaks temp by watching blood pooling on top. Measure of doneness. How do I know? Experience. I can make better off a grill, using a cast iron skillet. Seared as seasoned, butter basted, and oven finished. No blood. MR. Medium done red pooling. M. Well done, clear. Not hard to see. Grill marks a better tell. A skillet steak by temperature probe. About 120 a good start. 🙂👍👍
I am not a certified chef. But been a cook. In many restaurants. I am just an international food logisitics manager now. Also a kitchen manager in my day. I know what is used, by corporations, as ingredients, around the world. Whiteners, yeasts, chemicals, cheeses, seasonings, flavorings, etc. The real. Also I can make a parmesan garlic scampi wing only I know of. Hot wings aren't good for me. But have made the best for others. Adding brown sugar is like crack. No kidding. Always add that to my beef or deer jerky. 😁 Best seller.
@@donaldgoodnight7853 Buffalo wings or hot wings are my favorite, but a really good steak can't be beat. Honestly, like now. Steak is cheaper than wings. Everything is going crszy..so hamburger helper for me! Great Video and thank you for posting!
One rule you forgot: Take the steak out of the fridge at least (!) 30 minutes before cooking!!! Let it come to room temperature before throwing it into a searing hot pan. Otherwise the outside will be charcoal before the core is perfectly cooked.
Teran Lewis Finally someone who agrees with me! lol All evening people have been disagreeing with me on other videos. So I saw the notification and thought "Oh here we go, what do they have to say now." lol But yeah man garlic is awesome. Never tried rosemary though. I assume you just use a very light amount? -unlike garlic which I use liberally?
Wow! A lot of people hating in the comments. First of all- "doneness" is a word. It is a term that describes the desired degree to which your good is cooked. Secondly- yes that's a lot of salt because that's a thick steak. And lastly- if you season anything after it's cooked it's too late for flavored to develop. By the way, the steak looks delicious.
I like all this talk about meat eating. Native Alaskans ate 97% meat based diet. My ancestors had a blood and meat drinking for all meal during dry season. (7 months) not to mention we evolved to eat meat, the European style grain diet, has brought diabetes, obesity, and maybe asthma to my people. Are eyes are designed for the hunt. We have endurance. (very good endurance, we can out jog a wolf) . And we make tools. Which is almost exclusive to predators.
Except you dont have COWS in ALASKA do you.................There is a huge difference between meat from a cow and meat from a moose or anything else in the world...
Europeans have some of the best life longevity in the world. Diabetes, obesity and asthma, is hardly an issue in Europe in comparison to the United States. The problem is processed food loaded with a plethora of preservatives and other bizarre ingredients that brought ailments to "your people." Blame the big food companies and the consumer for buying from them.
Why not oil the outside of your steak before you season it and that way, you don't have to add any oil to the pan? Also, do you ever cook on cast iron for the steaks?
My Wife Uses a 12" Cast Iron Skillet.She Sears them and Finishes In the Oven.We only go to the Steak House on a Special Occasion.She Always Says that she can cook a Steak as Good or Better than they can.Which is true and a lot Cheaper!!She knows how to COOK!!!
I'm curious why you use a stainless steel pan instead of cast iron? Isn't cast iron preferred when searing steaks? Was there a particular reason you didn't use one here?
5 basic rules about steak 1) satisfies hunger 2) creates mouth watering problems 3) still eating while the rest of the table has finished and being the envy of the idiot that ordered the salad 4) is always the main dish 5) if you were in death row and only had 1 last meal, you will never choose plants over a steak.
(Apologies for taking so long) Yes. A flipper without a doubt, but not with everything. Some things don't go with flipping: like steaks, I believe in moving them but not flipping, and that's because meat seems to stick to my grill even if I oil it. I've noticed there is a difference between really good cooks with flipping meat or any grilled stuff (veggies, etc.). I know two very good cooks. One flips a lot like me, the other doesn't. Like you, they're both *so much better than I am* that I can't really argue the point except to say it works with my "back yard imagination" cooking. It's obvious your steaks are great, I can just see it, so it's not like I can argue otherwise. One small question, if I may. Do you find yourself doing this "no flip" stuff with the rest of your cooking?
+menckencynic flipping it is just to cook it evenly, you're searing it to get good color on the steaks. if you use a hot enough pan you can get a quick color then flip it all you want until it's the desired temp. that's how I cook my steaks, when doing it in a pan, so that I can baste with some black peppercorn garlic butter.
menckencynic I much prefer grilling. I save beef trimmings to make meat sauces for special occasions, but I do enjoy the butter. I just toast some peppercorns in another pan and toss it in with the steaks with some butter/garlic and the and baste after a quick sear. maybe rosemary if I have it.
I like the way the steak turned out!
2 things I would add to your list would be A. Room temp meat before cooking (at least 1 hour out of the fridge) B. Completely dry the steak with paper towels immediately before seasoning and cooking. You don't want any moisture to hit the hot pan. The moisture turns to steam, and steams the steak before it evaporates which I think slows the sear and crust development.
Vince Amato yes this, 100%
I thought meat starts decomposing 20 minutes after removing it from the refrigerator. It seems a little gross letting it sit out for 1 hr.before cooking.
@@mikedoyle7300 Don't be silly, even if true (which I doubt) it won't affect anything other than improve flavour. Remember, DON'T follow the science unless you're a lockdown fanboy.
@@auxiliary4023 I don't know how we went from cooking steak to lockdowns but okay.
@@auxiliary4023 "Lockdown fanboy" hahaha. In any case, there's something to be said for living it instead of studying it. Learn the work, from doing the work.
Great method. My 2c as a retired butcher. Use good quality beef (not cow) frying steak- porterhouse, rib eye- rump. Murray Grey or Belted Galloway breeds are delicious. Make sure steak is at room temp before cooking- remove from fridge a good half hour beforehand. Pat steak dry before seasoning to remove excess moisture. I always use a cast iron pan as it gives even heat. Use a high smoke point oil - avocado oil is great, get it smoking before adding steak gently to avoid a self burn. Don't over-crowd pan as meat can start to stew instead of caramalising- the maillard reaction that is required to create that nice browning. A thicker steak (25mm) is easier to caramalise the outside without overcooking the inner where the desired tenderness and doneness, as has been explained. Use an egg or kitchen timer, 2 and half minutes each side untouched gives close to medium rare (dependant on steak thickness).Half way through the first side I add a large knob of butter and when it melt baste the steak, same other side. As explained always rest the meat.
A few more tips to add,
First - Always cook your steak after its warmed to room temperature.. never cook a steak straight out of the refrigerator. the cold steak will prevent it from cooking through evenly and the meat will come out less tender.
Seccond - You will need a nice pan with a good weight which can help it retain its heat. i dont recommend aluminum. use a thick stainless steel like in this video. or since those can be quite expensive. you can pick up a great cast iron pan for cheap. i personally find a well seasoned cast iron pan to be the best at pan frying large steaks.
Yeah, i was going to say this but this should be one of the tips. That's very important for even cooking. I also don't like my steak to be wet with water or condensation. I use a paper towel so you are cooking with steam...before it is seasoned prior to putting it in a pan. I have never used anything but cast iron on a steak.
Have been meaning to cook a steak on the stovetop for years, but was always too afraid. Followed your tutorial on a boneless NY strip and it came out amazing, even used a copper pan to sear it. Thanks, man!
Just watched this video, had a pack of steaks just lying around (don't know what cut, they were thick and no bone). I've tried to fry steaks before, and no joy.
Watched these 5 tips, and in 15 minutes had a plate of yummy med-rare goodness!!! OMG man, you're a genius! Thank you!!
Looks good. More tips:
-Let that steak come to room temperature. I personally take it out of the fridge at least a couple hours before it goes in the pan.
-Pat it dry multiple times.
-Get a good quality steak. Fat is your friend. The more marbling the better.
-Get a steak that is even in thickness.
-Get a steak that is at least 1.5 inches thick. 1.5-2 inches is even better. 2-3 inches requires some skill and special techniques to achieve even doneness.
-Salt and pepper ten minutes before it goes into the pan. Use more salt then you would think.
-Warm the pan to a very high heat.
-Start with oil on the highest heat possible. Wait for it to almost smoke. Only then insert the steak. Obtain as big of a sear on both sides of the steak without blackening.
-Do not use Olive oil, instead use Peanut Oil or Sunflower oil. They have a higher smokepoint and are more neutral.
-After getting the best sear possible (thick goldenbrown crust) turn down the heat to low-medium and drop some butter in the pan, along with a few crushed garlic cloves and some fresh thime.
Using a spoon, for a few minutes spoon the garlic/oil/butter/thime combination over the top of the steak, basking it. While using this technique rare and even medium rare are hard to achieve with steaks thinner then 1.75 inch.
-Insert a meat thermometer like shown in the video and take the steak of the fire at around 120F (Rare) or 130F (Medium Rare)
-If you have a really thick steak (around 3 inches) you can finish it in the oven at medium temperature even after doing the thime/butter/garlic trick, again, using a meat thermometer.
Resting normally will have the core temperature increase by around 5F. Rest 5 - 10 minutes.
Resting:
Don't let the plate/scale/dish you are resting the meat on cool down to fast by for instance placing it directly on an iron or granite countertop. Use a coaster.
On the other hand, don't let the resting turn into cooking by completely wrapping the steak in foil and putting it on a hot plate on a a coaster. Or worse, completely wrapping the steak and pan you baked it in in foil. This most of the time will let the core temperature of the steak rise to high.
I mostly put the foil over the steak without wrapping it on a warm plate on a coaster. Keep an eye on that thermometer.
Coating the steak in oil as opposed to pouring it in the pan will prevent oil splash off and burns. Also, coating the steak itself will help to hold more of the seasoning intact as well as allow the oil and seasoning to penetrate better for a fuller flavor.
Never put oil on a steak that's the most disgusting stupid thing I've ever heard you put tallow in the pan or lard or ghee animal FAT NEVER "OIL"
@@Mauitaoist wrong, how many 5* steak houses you made steak in??? He should have also used a cast iron pan & rendered the fat off the sides for the pan drippings.
@@Mauitaoist Agreed! Cooking with oils is a horrible mistake. For cooking and heating, always use lard, tallow or ghee! Oils oxidize with the heat, and turn bitter and carcinogenic.
Good seasoning recipe i have to reccomend is garlic powder onion powder and seasoning salt add pepper if you want to
Sounds great!
I love how he explained the "hand test"...finally I know what it means! So easy! This was terrific all the way around. Very helpful! Thank you!
Nothing like hand on meat.
You have included the most good tips of the 5 videos I’ve watched! Thanks!
For the first time in my whole life... I just made a PERFECT medium well New York strip ( thick). Thank you.
That's cool Raquel but Medium Well is definitely far from perfect. Medium Rare is.
=D I agree... im still a rookie! I was shooting for more rare, but ended up with a perfect med well. Maybe next time. =)
I love this video...
My Uncle had a restaurant and always believe #1 Never use a FORK to turn the meat... #2 Turn it once...
Thank you for sharing this great video...
I like to use a butter/oil mix for the pan. Very hot and then get the sear. I do believe in moving it around (not lifting it) so it picks up all that delicious flavoids in the pan. I also like to give the pan a chance to get hot again between flipping. Just 30 seconds or so and back into the pan for the sear.
Dude, I tried your rules and I got the juiciest and most tender ribeye steak ever. Thanks! :)
I always *use* to put the oil in before letting the pan heat up. Learned something today.
0:34 - "First rule is: Know your steak." I agree. I took mine out to a movie and then on a moonlit walk on the beach. I hope to meet its parents next week.
Always good to be in a committed relationship before you try to eat her. Eat the steak, I mean.
You are good man😂😂😂😂
Karl Hungus hahahaha wtf 😂
She treated me like a piece of meat .
I figure you are trying to say your date is plus size. Anyway you are very creative. Thumb up.
You should season from higher up it helps it spread more evenly.
Yep...that's a great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Quick tip I learned from a chef. Instead of throwing the oil in the pan brush the steak with it no splatter and it chars and will not burn the pan and no mess. Great job on the steak looks awesome! Love your videos I have learned so much from you thank you!
Thank you for that
It turned out beautifully, thank you Dave
Thank you for you ur video! My kids love stake preferably NY stake.....I never tried it? Never been a big "meat"eater........but we tried your pointers....and cooked 4 NY stakes! I tried it! And wow I really liked it! So here I am at 53 and have a new love .......thank you again!
My mouth is watering soooo much right now! Yummm...and I love all the tips. Cheers from Canada, Dave! :D
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Basically a good description of how to cook a steak.
A few minor points.
Salt. Should be sprinkled from a higher height above the steak to get better coverage without too much in some spots and not enough in others. I noticed that the tip at the top got missed completely while the main body of the steak got well covered.
When salting meat like this, it should be given a minimum of 40 minutes to work.
I use a very course Sea Salt.
I also use a heavy cast iron fry pan rather than a Stainless Steel pan - holds the heat better.
Also, consider basting the steak in butter, whole garlic, and some herbs after the first flip.
@John James Rambo Wow... Who pissed in your Cornflakes?
If you have ever seasoned meat for cooking in your life, you would know that the standard salt to use is Kosher salt, which is very large grains. I prefer Sea salt, so I get the course Sea salt which is about the same size as Kosher salt. Also, as the juices come out of the meat in a reaction to the salt, the salt dissolves and is pulled into the meat as the juices re-absorb into the meat.
@John James Rambo You can get even coverage with large grains of salt just as easily as you can with fine salt.
One little secret add a small pad of butter in the last few minutes in the oven and it collasces with the juices so that when it rests, you lose none of the flavor once you cut
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@IndustrialBaking Complex it depends on the flow
I've watched many steak videos - yours is superior. I'd like to add my 2¢ worth: After I sear the steak I reduce the heat and cover the pan with a glass lid. This causes the pan to behave similar to an oven and eliminates the oven requirement. I use the same thermometer as you do. Works like a charm. Thanks.
Say what you will I have tried several of Dave's dishes and most have been very good. I have chatted with him a time or two and he seem's like a really good guy. I wish we had more people like him out there making video's. Hey Dave, Merry Christmas to you and yours !!!
Appreciate everyone who shares their approach to cooking a great steak. Some may disagree. Yet this experience would be "hidden" but for the internet. Only those w/production companies would b heard, thus robbing the public of these cook's voices. "Well done!" 😇🥩
Finally! ! ! A recipe I can follow with great results. I will be making this, this weekend - Thank you :)
When searing it can you cover the pan to keep the area a little cleaner and less greasy from the spitting of the oil and fat?? Also about what time would be best for a steak [porterhoue that is about 3/4 inces thick? Thanks for you video..
I use a splatter guard (not a lid as that creates steam). About 6 minutes side for med-rare
There are several ways to cook a good piece of steak:
Sear the steak in a thick cast iron pan (and by continuously basting it with pan juice gives you that nice butter, garlic and herbs flavors).
Grilling it gives you that smokiness flavors and an 'over-rated' diamond grill mark.
Sear the steak in a pan then finish it off in a 450 oven, if it's an extra thick cut or if you like your steak well done. This will prevent your steak from drying out.
Sous-vide (in a vacuum-sealed bag, then slowly cooked in a temperature controlled water bath, then finishing it off by searing it in a pan).
I think it's more important to make sure the meat is well seared all around, and NOT over cook your steak.
I’ve Cooked lots of Various Steaks over the yrs in A Thick Cast Iron Pan, with a little Beef Dripping & Butter.
One thing I all-ways do is shake some Worcestershire Sauce over them, once Cooked I make a lovely sauce with the residue in the Pan.
( I was a Scottish Beef Farmer in my Youth) ever once did I have any complaints.
23 years old and I still could barely boil macaroni before you. now, just tonight I made the best T bone steak I ever tasted and it's all because you. Thank you! I thought I was a lost cause but in the few months I've been watching you I have become the best cook in my friend circle ^^
Ty for the video Dave :) I tried it today, was amazing
what kind of pepper? black pepper or white pepper?
Wow, somebody actually prepared a steak correctly! When I saw you cut that with the seared outside and beautiful color inside, I started to salivate, and still am!! LOL. Great job! :-)
+Clear Adventure Thanks!
+Tony Samson I let my ex put me down, sorry, never again. I am going to go forward always picking myself up! Lol, peace to you
+Clear Adventure Totally agree
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I tried your method, my steak came out awesome! Thank you so much.
How did you manage? I understand frying one side 4 min and after that frying another side for 4 minutes. Is that everything? Or should the steak after that be additionally cooked in the owen for 8 minutes as author mentioned?
This is more or less how I cook my steaks and I'm always a satisfied customer. The keys are the sear, ample seasoning and not cutting into the steak before it's had a chance to rest.
I've always rushed into eating my steaks thinking that they were juicier the less that they sat but now I'm realizing I'm losing all of my flavor. It's running onto the plate and I have to constantly dip my steak into the corner of MyPlate
good cook on the inside good, crispy sear on the outside but you should try adding some butter and herbs to the pan to baste the steak adds some nice flavor. Also use Avocado, canola or grapeseed Olive oil was burning in your pan and it gives off bitter flavors.
You're my favorite chef in the world watch your show all the time thanks chef
Hi, followed your rules and managed to cook steaks that actually tasted really good for the first time. Thanks so much for the great advice.
Craig Wallace
Becoming a man is such fun LOL
Good advice in general, but I like to let the salt and pepper sit overnight, or at least a few hours. The steak will first slowly let out water, then suck it back in, bringing the seasoning with it.
+Tom E
Thats a GREAT technique & I ALWAYS use it.
Once youve tried it youll never do it any other way.
+Tom E salt will 'cure' the meat and will make the meat dry during cooking...
Ya know, we all like things a little different from what others may go for. And opinions being different, I'm not surprised that there are a thousand different methods posted here. But Christ, folks, just because he doesn't do steak exactly YOUR way doesn't mean he's wrong. I could bring him here, cook him a prime, dry aged cut my way, and he might just say, "Nah, I like my way better". The proof is in the eating. You want a particular flavor, I want another. If it's not aged, I have to do things a bit different if I want flavor. Meaning different seasoning.
Why are you using granulated table salt and not Kosher Coarse or Sea salt? Just askin. . . I use an electric stove and can't get my range that hot. So what do I do in case that happens?
This video really helped me! Thanks Dave, I used the firmness technique and I ended up with a perfect medium :)
Awesome!
Absolutely fabulous Dave! So easy, clear and concise.
Thank you, these tips are very useful.
Awesomely explained....never new about that finger trick though
That is perfectly cooked!!
Nicely done.
Personally I use a cast iron skillet but its the same result.
Em Em Em!!!!!
Your making me hungry
Dave, Great job on the steaks. What brand of pans are you using?
It's amazing how every world class chef appears in the comments when someone puts up a video of cooking a steak.
Is the guy in the video a world class chef?
The firmness finger technique is very helpful, thanks.
Daymm that steak look yummmy. Gnomm Gnomm
I think this is my first "gnomm gnomm" comment...I like it!
Dave Beaulieu Well here's another gnomm gnomm comment Dave! That steak looks awesome! I learned today. I really did. Thanks man.
I'v always heard that putting the ground pepper on before the sear, will burn the pepper.
Thoughts?
Many people say that. I've never had a problem with it...I'd suggest you try it, and do what you like best! That's the only way!
Rule number one make sure the steak is at room temperature.
I've watched lots of cooking shows. I always see chefs touching the meat for doneness but never knew how to do it myself. Never seen that finger trick! Thanks for showing us.
Looking real good!
Personally, I like too add some seasoned butter to the pan and baste my steaks, and then put a small pad on as i let it rest, but that's just personal preference
An advice, when u are resting the meat dont put a aluminium foil or whatever, because the steak will continue to cook with the vapor, you should rest them on a board for ex
I think he wanted that steak to book a little more.
You should rest it on a Rack, because it will also not cook on the bottom AND it will also keep the juices in better.
Thank you! My steak came out PERFECT!!!
what size skillet is that?
that's a beautiful steak man, thanks for the video!
Misspell any other word in the English language, but NEVER spell “steak” incorrectly; it is a rule that must be observed. 🥂
@@joelalexander5338 I don't know what I was thinking, forgive me for my sin
How long u fry it kn both side?. Then after u put it in to foil paper., did u put it in the oven wrap in the foil ? If yes. For how long n on what temperature. I'm deaf so I did not hear.
He said about four minutes each side for a medium doneness.
@@chatamus1157 OK thx but will 8 minutes cook such thick Cut? 🤔
Well it depends on how ‘rare’ you want the steak. 4 minutes for medium. A little longer for more fineness.
What kind of oil? Full synthetic?
Like Mobil 0W-20?
This is the first video in at least 6 that I've seen someone make the steak the right way.
looks so good!!! LOVE IT!!!
Make sure the pan is nice and hot...
Adds oil to pan. Oil bursts into flames.
Was that hot enough?
Rules! Quite a big word!
does every steak need oven time? or can the pan be enough for a medium rare?
Good question
what temp is your oven? and why no vid of it in there?
400 degrees and the camera would melt in the oven filming the steak hahaha!!!!!!!
The most important rule for a perfect steak? START WITH A PERFECT STEAK!!!
@MiserableOldFart That ALWAYS happens when I have an inside track to a good deal. The industry figures it out and the prices rise... Maddening.
golfalot1 Yes doesn’t matter how you cook it if the meat is not good.
Will peanut oil work?
Amen, amen and AMEN!
Absolutely
There is no "perfect cooking " of a steak. What might be great for you might be awful for me or someone else. I cook the perfect steak for myself but no one else. There are a few basics to go by to get the most flavor out of a steak. For the most part peoples tastes are different.
+brandy sigmon Most people don't care to learn the right way to do things. They never develop any taste because of this.
Martin Hoch You're right! And another thing that amazes me is the people who are stuck in their own way that they won't even try something new. They say that they don't like foods that they have never even tasted.
+brandy simon OMG ! that really really annoys me ! fussy idiots who trash anything they haven't tasted! It makes my blood boil. I once cooked ostrich steaks for some friends ( it was totally delicious ) But they looked at me like I'd served them up the rotten corpse of a baby !
Martin Clem Ostrich steaks? I have never tried them but they sound so good.
wrong. rare to medium is the most tender by fact. anything above is truly less tender and tougher. maybe you like that but the fact is rare and med rare have the most flavour and tenderness.
I WILL try this Saturday. Thank you for sharing... WOW... I noticed 2010??? I was working in Baghdad Iraq at the time. 2004-2011... I have the Beef cuts I want now... to learn how not to waste it. I will be cooking for my parents... No Marinading ?? Wow. Just Salt and pepper... And Cumin?
This steak cost about $7.00 dollars when this video was posted in 2010. Now, 2017 same steak about $24.00 bucks.. But yet our wages are the same as 2010.. Shameful really.
Not cast iron? Not a good start. Professionally, I can tell a steaks temp by watching blood pooling on top. Measure of doneness. How do I know? Experience. I can make better off a grill, using a cast iron skillet. Seared as seasoned, butter basted, and oven finished. No blood. MR. Medium done red pooling. M. Well done, clear. Not hard to see. Grill marks a better tell. A skillet steak by temperature probe. About 120 a good start. 🙂👍👍
@@donaldgoodnight7853 28.00 dollars today. Very sad
@@donaldgoodnight7853 Thank you for the advice! I'll definitely give it a shot!
I am not a certified chef. But been a cook. In many restaurants. I am just an international food logisitics manager now. Also a kitchen manager in my day. I know what is used, by corporations, as ingredients, around the world. Whiteners, yeasts, chemicals, cheeses, seasonings, flavorings, etc. The real. Also I can make a parmesan garlic scampi wing only I know of. Hot wings aren't good for me. But have made the best for others. Adding brown sugar is like crack. No kidding. Always add that to my beef or deer jerky. 😁 Best seller.
@@donaldgoodnight7853 Buffalo wings or hot wings are my favorite, but a really good steak can't be beat. Honestly, like now. Steak is cheaper than wings. Everything is going crszy..so hamburger helper for me! Great Video and thank you for posting!
like my father would say, the meat closer to the bone taste the best
You're father is a truly wise man. 😊
+JesusIsLoveTR yes he was, my favorite steak is ribeye
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mycolortv1 if it ain't got no bone you can keep it
mycolortv1 tender with fat
can you cover the pan to cook it more?
nice doneness. Nice technique
One rule you forgot: Take the steak out of the fridge at least (!) 30 minutes before cooking!!!
Let it come to room temperature before throwing it into a searing hot pan. Otherwise the outside will be charcoal before the core is perfectly cooked.
That is a myth. The center of the steak will still be cold after 30 minutes out of the fridge
No garlic? GARLIC is paramount for a delicious steak, in my humble opinion. Other than that, looks great.
I agree, Garlic makes the steak much more flavorful. I use salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary
Are you me!? we've got a same taste! rosemary ftw
Teran Lewis Finally someone who agrees with me! lol All evening people have been disagreeing with me on other videos. So I saw the notification and thought "Oh here we go, what do they have to say now." lol But yeah man garlic is awesome. Never tried rosemary though. I assume you just use a very light amount? -unlike garlic which I use liberally?
I always put a dash of garlic on my steaks too
Garlic is for spaghetti or Garlic Bread. God.. Its not for steak. Onions yes. Garlic are actually Italian Suppositories.
3:23 he is now allowed to punch each of us one time
Wish I had a gas stove! Love your clever tell on how to know the doneness of a steak!!!!
Wow! A lot of people hating in the comments. First of all- "doneness" is a word. It is a term that describes the desired degree to which your good is cooked. Secondly- yes that's a lot of salt because that's a thick steak. And lastly- if you season anything after it's cooked it's too late for flavored to develop. By the way, the steak looks delicious.
Thanks Johnny - you know your stuff!
lovely I will be doing this with my Omaha Steak...thank for the info ..
Thank you for sharing these secrets! You are the best! Cheers :)
No marinade to tenderize?
I like all this talk about meat eating. Native Alaskans ate 97% meat based diet. My ancestors had a blood and meat drinking for all meal during dry season. (7 months) not to mention we evolved to eat meat, the European style grain diet, has brought diabetes, obesity, and maybe asthma to my people.
Are eyes are designed for the hunt. We have endurance. (very good endurance, we can out jog a wolf) . And we make tools. Which is almost exclusive to predators.
Except you dont have COWS in ALASKA do you.................There is a huge difference between meat from a cow and meat from a moose or anything else in the world...
Oh please shut the fuck up both of you are just talking out of your asses
Johan Löb I have facts.
Johan Löb Yes I am a certified Red Seal Chef talking right out my ass.... mmmmhmmm
Europeans have some of the best life longevity in the world. Diabetes, obesity and asthma, is hardly an issue in Europe in comparison to the United States. The problem is processed food loaded with a plethora of preservatives and other bizarre ingredients that brought ailments to "your people." Blame the big food companies and the consumer for buying from them.
Why not oil the outside of your steak before you season it and that way, you don't have to add any oil to the pan? Also, do you ever cook on cast iron for the steaks?
There is more than one way to skin a cat.
I love cast iron for steak....it's frankly the best indoor pan. I'd still put some oil in the pan though.
+Jason Lewis or wok a dog
That finger trick.. well done my friend. and amazing video. helped me cook an amazing steak!
My Wife Uses a 12" Cast Iron Skillet.She Sears them and Finishes In the Oven.We only go to the Steak House on a Special Occasion.She Always Says that she can cook a Steak as Good or Better than they can.Which is true and a lot Cheaper!!She knows how to COOK!!!
I use Jamie Oliver's tip of oiling the meat rather than putting oil in the pan. It prevents spattering and saves oil tool
“Good couple drizzles of oil in there”
Pours half the bottle
Oil boiled salt steak
Dude you're killing me get a cast iron!
scoo2000, I agree, but was impressed how well his turned out in that pan! 😄
Why what difference it makes?
Thank you
Thermometer not necessary.
Look at the juice on top of the side that was cooked first. You can tell by the juice.
Thanks, a hand tenderizer & coarse salting works well. I like the George Foreman Grill, no flipping or flopping, yummy! :)
nice video yum yum.. Perfect!..
No matter what kind of meat I cook...it is tough!!! SAo I really learned something here today!! I am grateful for this!!!
Do you cook it for too long maybe?
I did this method and had to give the alarm company my password after the smoke detector went off.
+Jerry Hubbard Yeah, that is the downside to pan searing.. the upside is a marvelous steak
Rule 1 - Turn off the smoke alarm.
Right! Still had a little water in my pan 🔥
That's the timer
Don’t forget the last rule; I.e. don’t forget to turn on the smoke alarm after cooking your steak 🥩 LOL!
Colin H filet migon for me please
Going to cook a 32 oz tomahawk rib eye now for a snack.......
I want to learn to cook a steak for my england boyfriend when he will visit me☺️and im excited
Did he visit?
This isn't the best way to cook it
I'm curious why you use a stainless steel pan instead of cast iron? Isn't cast iron preferred when searing steaks? Was there a particular reason you didn't use one here?
5 basic rules about steak
1) satisfies hunger
2) creates mouth watering problems
3) still eating while the rest of the table has finished and being the envy of the idiot that ordered the salad
4) is always the main dish
5) if you were in death row and only had 1 last meal, you will never choose plants over a steak.
My last meal would be weed brownies
nailed it
6) pisses off the global warming alarmists
Oh man, that looks delicious, thank you for the tips !
Two types of cooks: those who flip constantly and those who don't.
+menckencynic Which are you???
(Apologies for taking so long)
Yes. A flipper without a doubt, but not with everything. Some things don't go with flipping: like steaks, I believe in moving them but not flipping, and that's because meat seems to stick to my grill even if I oil it.
I've noticed there is a difference between really good cooks with flipping meat or any grilled stuff (veggies, etc.). I know two very good cooks. One flips a lot like me, the other doesn't. Like you, they're both *so much better than I am* that I can't really argue the point except to say it works with my "back yard imagination" cooking. It's obvious your steaks are great, I can just see it, so it's not like I can argue otherwise.
One small question, if I may. Do you find yourself doing this "no flip" stuff with the rest of your cooking?
+menckencynic flipping it is just to cook it evenly, you're searing it to get good color on the steaks. if you use a hot enough pan you can get a quick color then flip it all you want until it's the desired temp. that's how I cook my steaks, when doing it in a pan, so that I can baste with some black peppercorn garlic butter.
menckencynic I much prefer grilling. I save beef trimmings to make meat sauces for special occasions, but I do enjoy the butter.
I just toast some peppercorns in another pan and toss it in with the steaks with some butter/garlic and the and baste after a quick sear. maybe rosemary if I have it.
+menckencynic but you must of saw how easy he cut in to that meat ... yum
Thank u Dave ! The foil at the end made All the Difference. & the hand gauge.