Tips for getting the perfect sear on your steak

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Tips for getting the perfect sear on your steak

June 19, 2024, 06:34 AM

We've all read articles about achieving the perfect sear on our steaks, i liked most of these17 tips. It's always nice to look over this type of article as a simple reminder to help achieve that perfectly seared steak.

17 Tips For Getting The Perfect Sear On Your Steak - Tasting Table

https://www.tastingtable.com/1307486/tips-perfect-sear-steak/

The perfect sear makes a great steak even better, but it can be hard to achieve without knowing the factors that go into searing. These tips will help.
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June 19, 2024, 07:13 AM

I dunno, seems like some myth propagation in there. First and last tips are debunked right here on this site, namely letting meat warm to room temp and letting it rest...
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bmillin commented

June 19, 2024, 07:30 AM

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What he said ^

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RonB commented

June 19, 2024, 01:39 PM

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Yes!
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June 19, 2024, 12:30 PM

When this article about the perfect sear starts off with a picture of a steak with grill marks, then I'm already leery of what it contains. Nothing really in the article that has not been discussed here before. But fun to peruse. Thanks for posting.
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June 19, 2024, 01:39 PM

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That was the first thing I noticed.
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June 19, 2024, 12:40 PM

Grill marks are an interesting topic, as most people eat with their eyes. They look beautiful. But "the perfect sear" certainly does not entail only 20% of the surface being seared as is the case with grill marks. Even KCBS Steak Cookoffs now say no grill marks, they want an all-over sear, courtesy of Meathead's article on the subject.
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June 19, 2024, 02:13 PM

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Preach!

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