Steak Grilling Instructions
- Visit our online store and buy a Certified Angus Beef steak. For a tender steak - choose a filet. For a rich, juicy flavor - choose ribeye. For the richest steak flavor ; the sirloin can't be beat!
- Building your fire: The secret to charbroiling is starting with a hot fire to seal the juices into the steak. When using a charcoal grill, build the coals about 18" in diameter and at least 3" high. Start the fire, and let it mature until the coals are gray around the edges. This should take about 20 minutes.
When using a gas grill, turn on high for 15 minutes prior to usage. If the the gas flames are more than 1" above the char rock or cast iron channel, reduce the gas to 2/3rds.
- Brush the grill with a wire brush to clean it, then wipe the grill surface with vegetable oil, or spray with an aerosol can of cooking oil to keep the steak from sticking to the grill.
- Season the steaks to your liking with lemon pepper, fresh ground pepper, and perhaps a little salt about thirty minutes prior to cooking. Certified Angus Beef does not need any marinating or heavy sauces.
- Place the steaks on the grill directly over the fire.
For rare, which is a cool red center - cook your steak on to two minutes on each side.
For medium rare to medium, which is a warm red to hot pink center - cook your steak two to three minutes on each side.
For well done - cook your steak two to three minutes twice on each side, being careful not to let it burn. If necessary, move to the edge of the fire and turn often.
- These times may vary with your grill, one of the best ways to test doneness is by touch.
A rare steak should feel like the muscle between your thumb and forefinger when you touch your thumb and little finger lightly.
A medium steak should feel firmer, like that muscle when you touch your thumb and forefinger.
A well done steak should feel very firm, like that muscle when you place your thumb against your hand with all fingers flat and held together tightly.
- Serve your steak immediately - the flavor is always at its best right off the grill. It's that simple! Enjoy.
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