{"id":117,"date":"2022-04-04T02:46:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T02:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org\/?p=117"},"modified":"2022-04-04T02:46:05","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T02:46:05","slug":"how-to-grill-a-steak-8-tips-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org\/?p=117","title":{"rendered":"How to Grill a Steak: 8 Tips for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Steak<\/p>\n

Steak is life. Grill is life<\/a>. The quest to master the grill, to be a master griller, is a worthy pursuit.<\/p>\n

Luckily, grilling the perfect steak isn\u2019t complicated \u2013 anyone can do it, regardless of chef skills. Impress your friends and family by using our eight secrets for the grilling the perfect steak. Follow these grilling tips for steakhouse-worthy results at home.<\/p>\n

Start with the best steak<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to start with the best steaks you can find\u2026 not all steaks are created equal. Obviously, we\u2019re partial to Omaha Steaks, and with good reason. Every Omaha Steak is hand selected for quality and marbling, aged 28+ days for maximum tenderness, hand-carved by master butchers and flash frozen to preserve flavor and texture of your steak until the moment you\u2019re ready to grill.\u00a0Our beef is better<\/a>\u2026 100% guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Grilling tips for the perfect steak<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Climatize the steaks<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Climatizing your steak simply means \u201cbringing the steak up to room temperature,\u201d and is the easiest thing to do for more even cooking results. Simply set your steaks on a plate, outside of the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour before grilling.<\/p>\n

2. Season steaks in advance<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Season your steak at least 30 minutes before grilling \u2013 this is the secret to big flavor through a better crust. Basically, the salt or seasoning get inside the steak, adding flavor and drying out the surface of the steak. Season simply with kosher salt or use a complete steak seasoning (we love\u00a0Omaha Steaks Seasoning<\/a>). Make sure to season the top and bottom. For even better results inside and out, consider using a simple\u00a0dry brine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Oil the grill grates<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Oil the grill, not the steak! Keep steaks from sticking to a hot grill applying a bit of oil just before grilling. \u00a0You can oil your grates using tongs and a rolled-up paper towel dipped in vegetable oil. Grill spray works too, but you may get flareups.<\/p>\n

4. Proper grill temperature<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

The most important tip for grilling a perfect steak is a HOT grill. Use indirect and direct heat on either a charcoal or gas grill for the best results. Sear the first side of your steak on the hot side of the grill and finish in indirect heat after flipping. Make sure to space your steaks about 1 inch apart to allow each steak to cook thoroughly.<\/p>\n

5. Use the 60\/40 rule<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

When and how often to flip a steak is a subject of great debate and strong opinions. And nobody is wrong. Basically, you need to make sure each side is exposed to direct heat long enough to sear. And you want to make sure that it cooks evenly towards the center. The easiest way to achieve that is to flip it once.<\/p>\n

The 60\/40 rule is a simple guideline for making that single flip. That means 60% of the cook time should be on the first side of the steak and 40% of the cook time on the other side, after the flip.<\/p>\n

6. Nail the temperature<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

The most accurate way to measure the temperature of your steak is with a meat thermometer. Use the\u00a0Omaha Steaks cooking chart<\/a>\u00a0included in every Omaha Steaks steak box, the\u00a0Omaha Steaks mobile app<\/a>\u00a0or our guide to\u00a0steak doneness and temperature charts<\/a>.\u00a0 Here is a general guideline for temperature and steak doneness:<\/p>\n