How Hot Should a Grill Be for Steaks?
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Preparing Steak on a Gas Grill
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Using a gas-powered grill provides for quick cooking times. When preparing steak on a gas-powered grill, use the highest heat setting. Allow the grill to preheat on the high setting with the lid closed before adding the steak to the grill.
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Preparing Steak on a Charcoal Grill
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Charcoal grills offer a more time-consuming method for cooking with less control of the temperature. As with the gas grill, charcoal should be very hot, with the briquette turning from black to light gray before you apply steak to the grill. Keep the lid of the grill closed while the briquettes heat to the appropriate temperature.
Bottom Line
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Regardless of the grill you use to prepare your steak, cook the steak must at the highest temperature. The high temperature sears the steak on the outside while the inside cooks slowly, locking in the flavor of the meat.
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References
- Photo Credit Hot! image by waynocook from Fotolia.com porterhouse steaks on grill image by jedphoto from Fotolia.com Grilling Meat image by Cherry-Merry from Fotolia.com Grilled Steak 6 image by Svenja98 from Fotolia.com
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heat grill 4 2-3 min-" if searing your thing" put meat on after grill is "hot! Best results with 3/4 heat- 2 min each side! Next turn down flame to med /hi and cook to satisf your level of done! Avoid "constant "flips" it is NOT in the "book" on how to a "cool steak chef!" Experiment with rubs and "cookin partners!" (that's the meat, silly!)
