How to Grill Steak on a Gas Barbeque
A gas barbeque is a grill that uses natural gas, butane, or propane for fuel as opposed to charcoal. One of the greatest benefits of a gas barbeque is that, unlike charcoal, you do not have to wait a long period of time for a gas barbeque to heat up. Once you have selected the right steak, grilling it to perfection on a gas barbeque is a straightforward process. The ideal steak should be charred on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Follow the instructions of the manufacturer to light the grill. Some gas barbecues have an igniter button that will light the flame automatically. If you must light your barbecue with a match, however, use a long match or simply toss the match into the grill near the fuel valve to avoid injury.
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Set the gas grill to "high". Steaks turn out best when grilled at high heat for short periods of time. This locks in the juices and the flavor.
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Allow the gas barbecue to preheat for twenty minutes.
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Place the steak on the grill. Use the lowest rack to ensure that the meat is as close to the heat source as possible. Close the lid.
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Turn the steak over after three minutes. If your steak is less than ¾ of an inch thick, you may wish to turn it sooner.
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Wait another three minutes and reduce the heat to medium high. Allow the steak to cook for approximately two minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the meat.
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Test the steak by making a small incision in the thickest part of the meat with a knife. Examine the coloring of the meat.
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Place the steak back on the barbecue for an extra minute on both sides if your test reveals that the meat is not as thoroughly cooked as you prefer.
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Tips & Warnings
Grilling is not solely for meat. You can wrap vegetables in aluminum foil and cook them on a gas barbecue as well.
Leave the grill on high for several minutes after cooking your meat to allow the bits of charred food that may be left to burn off the racks.
Never use a gas barbecue around an open flame
Keep all grilling utensils out of the reach of children.
