Tips For Grilling Steaks on a Gas Grill
Jay Howard
Steak Are you tired of guessing the best ways to prepare the
grill and the meat? Have you eaten enough over-cooked, dry steak? Have
you wondered how restaurants produce those steaks with the picture
perfect grilling pattern? If you answered 'yes' to any of those
questions, then you will appreciate these simple tips. Here are
some answers to common questions about grilling steaks.
What temperature? Before you get started, determine how everyone likes
their steak cooked. Use the highest heat for rare or medium-
rare, and medium heat for medium or well-done. This sounds
counterintuitive, but the rarer steaks need to cook fast at a high
heat in order to sear the outside and keep the inside rare. The more
well-done steaks should cook slowly on a medium heat in order to avoid
burning the outside and drying out the inside.
How to prepare the grill? Oil the grill by brushing a thin layer of
oil on the grates. You can also rub the steak fat onto the grate
using tongs.
How to prepare the meat? While the grill is heating, remove the steaks
from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature before
placing on the grill. Rinse and trim the fat.
How to treat the meat? Keep the steaks moist and tender by coating
with a thin layer of cooking oil and the seasoning of your choice. A
little salt and as much pepper as you like are good default
seasonings. You can also try garlic powder, or a dash of cayenne
pepper.
When to flip the steak? Look for signs that the steak is
starting to bleed through. You'll see small red spots, which will tell
you it's time to flip the steak over.
Although you only need to flip it once, flipping it multiple times
will create a nice criss-cross pattern. Grill each steak for one
minute. Turn on the grill on the other side for one
minute. Then, turn and replace at a 45-degree angle for
half of the remaining cooking time. Turn once more at a different 45-
degree angle for the final minutes on the grill.
How long should it cook? Although a thermometer (see below) is
suggested, it's good to have a general idea of how long to cook each
steak. Here are some general guidelines, depending on the
thickness of the steak:
1" Thick Steaks - Rare 8-10 minutes, Medium 12-14 minutes, Well 16-20
minutes
1 1/2" Thick Steaks - Rare 10-16 minutes, Medium 16-20 minutes,
Well 22-26 minutes
2" Thick Steaks - Rare 12-16 minutes, Medium 18-22 minutes,
Well 24-28 minutes
When is the meat done? We all know the cut and look method to
determine of the meat is done. This isn't ideal, because if it's
too late, then you've overcooked the steak. If it's too soon, then you
run the risk of drying out the meat. This is the perfect time to use a
meat thermometer, ideally a meat fork.
When is the meat ready to eat? The steak continues to cook for
abut 5minutes after you remove it from the grill. Keep this in mind
when determining the optimal temperature for your preferred
'doneness'. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before eating.
Few things say summer like the sizzle and aroma of a steak cooking on
your gas grill. Grilling the perfect steak may be easier than
you realize. And if you follow these easy tips, you'll be sure to
dazzle your guests and family. Just remember that with a little
preparation, some patience, and the right tools, grilling the perfect
steak to please everyone is easy. Follow these tips, and you can just
sit back and relax. Let your grill do the work for you.
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