How do I know if the steak is cooked?
Cooking a well-done steak: Cook your steak for 2 minutes on each side until a brown juice appears on the surface. Brown in the center, the meat is firmer. Note that for grilled meat, the longer the cooking time, the less tender the meat.
How to cook a steak so that it stays tender?
– A piece 2 centimeters thick should be cooked 2 to 3 minutes on each side for rare, 4 minutes for medium and 5 to 6 minutes for a well-done steak. – Only turn the steak once, otherwise the meat may dry out.
How to make a juicy steak?
Put your steak in the hot skillet and sear it, turning it every minute or so so that the crust is evenly coated. Cooking time depends on the cut of meat and your own preferences, but the best way to determine how done your steak is with a probe thermometer.
How to cook a steak in the pan?
Let them cook for 30 seconds per side (1 minute) if you like it blue, 45 seconds per side if you want it rare (1 minute 30), 1 minute per side if you prefer medium (2 minutes), 2 minutes per side if you eat it well cooked (4 minutes). Leave on high heat throughout the cooking.
What is the ideal pan for cooking a steak?
Pans with non-stick coatings do not grill meat properly. On the contrary, the steak will release water. For it to be seared and crispy, prefer a stainless steel or even cast iron skillet, and preferably with a thick bottom.
How to cook rare?
– For cooking a steak called “rare”.
That is, red in the middle and the meat also remains tender. It takes 20 seconds on one side and 40 seconds on the second side, for a total of a good minute, always in a very hot pan.
Why is my steak tough?
It is collagen that is responsible for the ‘toughness’ of meat.
How to make tender beef steak?
Take a meat tenderizer and hit the meat evenly with the long-toothed part. You can find it very easily on the internet. Then remove the cellophane and you will find that the steak will be more tender. This technique is very effective even on the toughest meats.
Why is a steak tough?
There are three reasons why the meat is too tough: the quality of the meat, the choice of the cut and the cooking. As soon as you buy, choose good quality meat, if possible from the butcher. The second point to pay attention to is therefore the choice of meat.
How to cook a thick steak?
Strip loin steak about 4 cm (1 ½ in.) thick: 5 minutes on one side, 3 minutes on the other side, then 3 minutes rest. Filet mignon steak about 6.5 cm (2 ½ in.) thick: 4 minutes on all sides (including the thickness, so 15 to 20 minutes), then rest 3 minutes.
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