A nice, tender and juicy steak makes everyone's mouth drool. However, getting that perfect steak on the backyard gas BBQ grill is not always as easy. However, you can learn how to make a great steak every time by applying a few basic tips.
Start with the Grill
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How the person wants the steak will determine the settings on the grill. Change the settings for the steak and watch them come out perfect.
- Rare - The ultimate way to cook a steak. You need to turn the grill up to full blast on both sides. You need it to sear the steak on the outside quickly and keep the inside nice and cool.
- Medium Rare to Medium - Turn one side of the grill to medium and the other side to hot.
- Well - This is the death of the juicy steak but if you must cook it well done, then turn both sides to medium.
Don't Grill Cold Meat
Don't ever take your steak from the fridge and throw it out on the grill. Steaks need to be cooked at room temperature. Plus, this gives you time to properly season your steak. That is, if you are using a dry rub. If you use a marinade, then you will need to set out the steak ahead of time so it can warm up.
Testing for Doneness
You can do the finger method or you can (gasp) cut the meat to check it. However, the only 100% foolproof way of testing for doneness and maintaining the integrity of the steak is with an instant read thermometer.
- Rare - 140
- Medium Rare - 150
- Medium - 150
- Medium Well - 165
- Well Done - (shiver at the thought) 180
The real trick is taking the steak off 5 degrees lower than the doneness scale. This is because you want your steak to sit a few minutes before cutting it open. If you don't then all the nice juices will run out. In this time, your meat will cook the extra five degrees.
Adding Perfect Grill Marks
Picture your steak like a yield sign, which is how many are shaped. The bottom point should be placed on the grill in the 1 o'clock position for 90 seconds. Then you turn your steak to the 5 o'clock position and wait for it to show signs of turning (blood will start seeping up). Flip it over one time and cook it the rest of the way.
How to BBQ a Perfect Steak on a Gas Grill
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