Spot on. The method you follow (from the Hawksmoor book) is 100% correct. I'm glad you mentioned the fact that while the steak is "resting" it's also continuing to cook. This is an important thing to know because you have to factor in that the cooking doesn't stop just because you pull the steak out of a fiercely hot skillet. I don't know about top chefs always recommending filet or sirloin. I've heard Ramsey and Heston both say other cuts have more flavour because of the higher fat content, and they much prefer those other cuts. But you are also correct in this regard.
The Steak looks amazing. Thanks for the tips. I read it is not recommended to cook steak in a nonstick pan. The very high temperatures may cause the nonstick surface to start to decompose . Get a nice grill pan that can take the temps.
Non-stick pans are for amateurs. A thick base heavy cast iron or steel hot plate at very high temp will not make the steak stick, it will seal it instantly. In a proper kitchen, the only time I've seen on-stick pans being used is for sauces, and that's because it makes the washing up easier.
To avoid some of that smoke - one suggestion is to start the steak in the pan, then once you have seared it on both sides, move the whole thing (pan and all) into the oven and finish the steak there. Thanks for posting!
I'm 74 and it's taken most of those years to get where that book says I should be. My wife won't stay in the kitchen when I cook steak. I have a 50 + year old Qualcast cast iron frying pan. I do use some oil as the only steak I can find locally looks like plastic - no fat at all. I honestly could have written the basics of what that book says and it's right. My main problem is finding a nice thick piece of steak with marbled fat running through it. Meat must have some fat or it's tasteless. Dripping sandwiches - long gone. Subbed, etc.
Lovely looking steak mate. Try the finger touch test. For rare, touch the tip of your thumb with your index finger, then with your other hand touch the meaty party of your hand under your thumb. This is the way your steak should feel. For med rare your middle finger to your thumb and so on. The further you work down your fingers, the harder the meaty area under your thumb will feel. Try it...works really well and provides practice for the feel. Great video mate. Bon apetit!
Excellent video. You get what you pay for, from the counter, l never cut a corner with food, l like the welfare of the animal considered , so a farm slaughter , especially pig , who has an awful death is something that makes a difference to me. The wine was bomb proof too. Chip shop chips was a smart move, one to remember. AND the ketchup.....LITTLE KNOWN FACT* Examine the neck, you will feel 57 embossed on both sides, strike from here, and deliver like a pro. It was a design feature .....Cheers! All the best.
Spot on. The method you follow (from the Hawksmoor book) is 100% correct. I'm glad you mentioned the fact that while the steak is "resting" it's also continuing to cook. This is an important thing to know because you have to factor in that the cooking doesn't stop just because you pull the steak out of a fiercely hot skillet. I don't know about top chefs always recommending filet or sirloin. I've heard Ramsey and Heston both say other cuts have more flavour because of the higher fat content, and they much prefer those other cuts. But you are also correct in this regard.
The Steak looks amazing. Thanks for the tips. I read it is not recommended to cook steak in a nonstick pan. The very high temperatures may cause the nonstick surface to start to decompose . Get a nice grill pan that can take the temps.
Non-stick pans are for amateurs. A thick base heavy cast iron or steel hot plate at very high temp will not make the steak stick, it will seal it instantly. In a proper kitchen, the only time I've seen on-stick pans being used is for sauces, and that's because it makes the washing up easier.
Come back to watch this again during lockdown amazing steak and hope you are well to
To avoid some of that smoke - one suggestion is to start the steak in the pan, then once you have seared it on both sides, move the whole thing (pan and all) into the oven and finish the steak there. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for sharing the steak cooking tips - it looks absolutely delicious - really nice video!
I'm 74 and it's taken most of those years to get where that book says I should be. My wife won't stay in the kitchen when I cook steak. I have a 50 + year old Qualcast cast iron frying pan. I do use some oil as the only steak I can find locally looks like plastic - no fat at all. I honestly could have written the basics of what that book says and it's right. My main problem is finding a nice thick piece of steak with marbled fat running through it. Meat must have some fat or it's tasteless. Dripping sandwiches - long gone. Subbed, etc.
Love a steak dinner and this looks delicious 😋👍
That looked super delicious! For my tastes, perfectly cooked! Toodles!
Great video Robert, well explained and easy to follow. You have just sorted my Christmas Day dinner.
Fantastic video, the recipe sounds and looks divine!
Looks good
Sat watching this whilst eating chicken and rice, food envy is an understatement
Robert, is there any particular Hawksmoor location that you would recommend? It looks like there are quite a few.
I just ate and now I am hungry again. Thanks 😄
Steak looks fantastic! great video mate!
Love your vids but this one is my favourite.Steak looks so good
Looks delicious!
Always good vids rob
Looks Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love from Vermont
just ordered the cookbook!
Looks good 👍👍
chips, steak and mushrooms is my death row meal, needs some mustard thou, great video Robert, will be giving it ago without oil next steak night :)
Rump steak is a damn tasty cut, it's my go to. I always choose that over the filet mignon. Scotch fillet is the best imo
Good
Lovely looking steak mate. Try the finger touch test. For rare, touch the tip of your thumb with your index finger, then with your other hand touch the meaty party of your hand under your thumb. This is the way your steak should feel. For med rare your middle finger to your thumb and so on. The further you work down your fingers, the harder the meaty area under your thumb will feel. Try it...works really well and provides practice for the feel. Great video mate. Bon apetit!
Omg I could demolish that steak and chips right now/anytime I enjoy your videos mate ☺️
I worked in a steak house the genius head chef always said, no seasoning before cooking, your pan will be so hot it'll just burn the salt and pepper
Thanks for the movie
Your telling me it took 16 minutes for a video to cook a piece of meat and not even make your own chips🤣
Too rare for my taste.
That's a nice looking grip of fries!
They are called chips my dear !!!!
Should have opened the red wine before you cooked the steak and M&S (basic) ketchup is far superior to Heinz.
Nice steak but you ruined it with tomato ketchup
ketchup was for the chips!
Doesn't matter what the ketchup was for still ruined it
Your meal looks great. Especially your steak. Cooked perfectly for me.
Next time instead of chips try French Canadian poutine with your steak.
The only thing I would do differently is NOT use a wooden board to rest the steak
Should of gone in the oven for 4 minutes to cook through the middle more after frying
Excellent video. You get what you pay for, from the counter, l never cut a corner with food, l like the welfare of the animal considered , so a farm slaughter , especially pig , who has an awful death is something that makes a difference to me. The wine was bomb proof too. Chip shop chips was a smart move, one to remember.
AND the ketchup.....LITTLE KNOWN FACT* Examine the neck, you will feel 57 embossed on both sides, strike from here, and deliver like a pro. It was a design feature .....Cheers! All the best.
Why do you think that having a steak rare is macho? Lloool.. rare to medium is the best because it holds more flavour......
Too rare for me 🙈
You weren't invited.
@@ravencottage how do you know!
This is almost alive .........
oh dear.....lol !
Eating raw fat meat with under cook meat. Don’t even mention Hawksmoor Pls! Stick to your PAN fried egg maybe.