Dry Steak Experience

[Potkettleblack]

Shocking the meat in ice water will help reduce the grey band when searing. As will preheating the pan in a 450-500* oven.

[Ramjet49]

Was wondering how long to shock. I ice water bathed two steaks after sv then seared on my kamado. By the time I got the sides and steaks plated , the steaks were luke warm. (Still awesome taste tho)

[Potkettleblack]

10 minutes is sufficient, in my experience, to cool the exterior without doing the interior too much. 5 minutes might work as well... you just want the surface cool, so the sear stays on the surface.

[Huskee]

Awesome update Hugh , this is what The Pit is all about!

[fzxdoc]

Heating the CI skillet in the oven to 450-500 deg F sure can't hurt, Hugh . CI pans are great at retaining heat but can heat unevenly on the cooktop. Heating one up in the oven ensures consistent heat across the surface.

Thanks for the great review and wonderful photos. I always enjoy reading your posts.

Kathryn

[fzxdoc]

Chronic insomniac, Huskee . If only I could sleep all night, dreaming of BBQ!

[Huskee]

Sorry. But if it's any consolation I'm with you.

[hoovarmin]

That's a great tip about heating the skillet in the oven. I never understood exactly why folks did that til now.

[Hugh]

Ahhhh! That is why people say to put the fry pan in the oven. Thank you Fzxdoc

[Hugh]

To fix the uneven heat I mean