General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Curval on February 26, 2018, 03:48:47 PM
Title: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Curval on February 26, 2018, 03:48:47 PM
Pan fried a steak last night after watching a video on YouTube.
I had a one inch thick strip, which was well marbled and had a good bit of fat around the edges. Not a hugely expensive one either. I seasoned it with some black pepper and a generous sprinkling of sea salt after pouring a small amount of tempura sauce on it and coating the whole steak. I let it stand for about 15-20 minutes.
I put some extra virgin olive oil in the pan and got it really hot.
Dropped the steak in on one side until it developed a light brown crust, the flipped it. As the crust was developing on the other side I went and put a half stick of salted butter in the hot pan. The butter won't burn because of the oil added previously. Flipped it again and started to baste the steak with the bubbling oil/butter/tempura mixture, making sure it was soaking/cooking the layer of fat on the outside. I eased off the heat slightly but not too much.
Flipped and basted for a couple of minutes. The more basting the more flavour and evenly cooked steak.
The steak had a hard shell, like it had been deep fried. I had cooked it to a nice medium rare, pink centered, trophy.
I paired it with a Golden Goose: A cocktail that Grey Goose vodka cooked up for a little golf tournament we are putting on.
But it tastes just as good with a Bud light I suspect.
:)
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Rolex on February 26, 2018, 05:53:45 PM
Hi Curval. I love pan fried steaks too. Can I suggest regular olive oil instead of extra virgin? Extra virgin has a low flash point, changing the flavor and even giving off toxic smoke?
Google it and it gives you an excuse to cook up another one. :)
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Brooke on February 26, 2018, 06:10:24 PM
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: morfiend on February 26, 2018, 06:41:47 PM
I do this all the time! I use butter and oil,the oil stops the butter from burning.
I have 2 different cast iron pans,one is ribbed and made in the skillet fashion the other is 1890's pan that is 12 inches and very well seasoned.
I like to put the meat in the freezer for about an hour before cooking and only use dry seasonings. My dad was a chef and he taught me this when I was fairly young. He said keep your place clean and learn to cook,women like that.... :aok
That said I still like to grill but when it's 20 below outside you really have to WANT to grill!
:salute
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: FLS on February 26, 2018, 06:56:00 PM
Cast iron pan with just salt works well too.
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: icepac on February 26, 2018, 08:27:11 PM
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: The Fugitive on February 26, 2018, 09:24:23 PM
I do all the cooking here at my house. Wife retired years ago! While no chef I enjoy putting together a good tasty meal.
The trick with oil and butter is well known, but with "healthy" eating becoming more important..... especially as I get older...... Butter is now on the back shelf and other ways need to be found to get the most out of any cooking. Adding cream or butter is a cheat, and can kill you :devil
Grilling is still my favorite with all kinds of dry rubs for that "flavor". Here in New England, anytime it gets above freezing I look to throw something on the grill. Pan searing works well as long as you have a good combination of a rub/marinade. Explore and experiment!
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Curval on February 27, 2018, 08:06:38 AM
Hi Curval. I love pan fried steaks too. Can I suggest regular olive oil instead of extra virgin? Extra virgin has a low flash point, changing the flavor and even giving off toxic smoke?
Google it and it gives you an excuse to cook up another one. :)
Noted. :)
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Vraciu on February 27, 2018, 08:32:33 AM
While the OP’s method is fine nothing beats a good grilling. That goes double for mesquite wood.
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Maverick on February 27, 2018, 10:47:54 AM
Not a thing wrong with the pan frying method, but as a westerner, nothing and I mean NOTHING compares to a steak done right over mesquite.
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Puma44 on February 27, 2018, 11:19:07 AM
Yes! That mesquite flavor. :aok
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Misery on March 03, 2018, 08:40:15 PM
I can't help feeling that you just aren't grilling it right. Propane or coal?
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Shuffler on March 04, 2018, 04:34:32 AM
The reason most people can't cook on the pit is they do not control the temperature correctly. This is why it is so simple to cook on the stove in a pan or in an oven.
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: guncrasher on March 04, 2018, 01:27:58 PM
i used to fry my steaks for 30 years. once i figure out the right temperature and time on a grill, i havent gone back. nothing beats a grilled steak.
semp
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Ramesis on March 04, 2018, 02:24:53 PM
I do all the cooking here at my house. Wife retired years ago! While no chef I enjoy putting together a good tasty meal.
The trick with oil and butter is well known, but with "healthy" eating becoming more important..... especially as I get older...... Butter is now on the back shelf and other ways need to be found to get the most out of any cooking. Adding cream or butter is a cheat, and can kill you :devil
Grilling is still my favorite with all kinds of dry rubs for that "flavor". Here in New England, anytime it gets above freezing I look to throw something on the grill. Pan searing works well as long as you have a good combination of a rub/marinade. Explore and experiment!
+1
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: katanaso on March 04, 2018, 02:29:28 PM
I prefer cast iron, then the oven.
Butter or Ghee in the pan, salt and pepper the pan. Salt and pepper the meat. Pre-heat oven to 500. Heat the pan on med-hi. 2-3 minutes per side, searing them. Put the pan in the oven for 8-12 minutes, depending on the rareness. 8 will make it rare and bloody, 10 is pink with a lot of blood, and 12 or more gets it medium.
Use the remnants in the pan to make homemade gravy...flour and milk.
Same thing for Swordfish, and other fish steaks, except the oven is set to 425, and I cook the steaks for 20 minutes after searing each side. Never overcooked, very succulent, and never dry.
I only grill when it's for a lot of folks at the house.
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: ToeTag on March 04, 2018, 05:57:58 PM
12 inch cast iron skillet / amish butter (browned) / searing hot for 2 minutes on each side / 8 mins in a 350 deg. oven / light dash of cayenne and a brush of rosemary after dipping it in the browned butter / 5 minute rest!
Damn now I'm hungry!
Oh....go to food wishes and look up the recipe for Fondant potatoes. Perfect side for stakies!!!
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: JimmyC on March 07, 2018, 04:06:26 PM
but with "healthy" eating becoming more important..... especially as I get older...... Butter is now on the back shelf and other ways need to be found to get the most out of any cooking. Adding cream or butter is a cheat, and can kill you :devil
Debunked now.. fat is considered good for you...sugar is the new enemy!
obviously moderation in all things is a good line to follow..
enjoy your butter and cream!
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Dichotomy on March 26, 2018, 07:54:40 PM
I do this all the time! I use butter and oil,the oil stops the butter from burning.
I have 2 different cast iron pans,one is ribbed and made in the skillet fashion the other is 1890's pan that is 12 inches and very well seasoned.
I like to put the meat in the freezer for about an hour before cooking and only use dry seasonings. My dad was a chef and he taught me this when I was fairly young. He said keep your place clean and learn to cook,women like that.... :aok
That said I still like to grill but when it's 20 below outside you really have to WANT to grill!
:salute
You spell 'psycho' differently up there. Never used 'WANT' in place of psychotic.
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: Curval on March 27, 2018, 06:30:46 AM
Hi Curval. I love pan fried steaks too. Can I suggest regular olive oil instead of extra virgin? Extra virgin has a low flash point, changing the flavor and even giving off toxic smoke?
Google it and it gives you an excuse to cook up another one. :)
This was excellent advice and I now have a bottle of regular olive oil just for steaks. Much better.
My dog thanks you too, the remaining goo in the pan ends up drizzled on her kibble which she loves.
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: zack1234 on March 27, 2018, 06:59:53 AM
Its a dogs life
Title: Re: I won't put another steak on the bbq ever again, unless there is no other way
Post by: rabbidrabbit on March 27, 2018, 11:53:23 AM
You spell 'psycho' differently up there. Never used 'WANT' in place of psychotic.
Nothing Psycho about it,I grill all winter long!! It's just a little tough to do in minus 30 weather :D I keep the grill at the back door,lights are setup,it gets dark after about 4:30 pm and I can stay just inside and "watch" the grill.
Besides raw reindeer and whale blubber taste better cooked than raw,frozen it makes a passable Popsicle...... Fresh seal eyes are Canadian icecream!!!