How to fry steak
Pan-fried steak is a deceptively simple but requires skill. Recently, hot topics about steak frying on the Internet mainly focus on steak selection, frying techniques, seasoning methods and matching suggestions. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed guide to frying steak.
1. The choice of steak

Choosing a good steak is the first step to success. The following are the recently recommended steak cuts and their characteristics:
| parts | Features | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|
| Filet Mignon | The most tender meat with less fat | People who like tender and smooth taste |
| Sirloin | The meat is firm and slightly chewy | People who like chewy food |
| Ribeye | The fat is evenly distributed and the flavor is rich | People who like fat taste |
| T-bone | One side is filet, the other side is sirloin | People who want to try two flavors |
2. Steps to fry steak
The following are the steps for frying steak that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently, combined with the suggestions of many food bloggers:
1.Defrost steak: Thaw the frozen steak in the refrigerator in advance to avoid thawing it directly with water, which will affect the taste.
2.warm up: Before frying, take the steak out of the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for 30 minutes to make the inside and outside of the steak the same temperature.
3.seasoning: Simply season with salt and black pepper. The most popular suggestion recently is to season the steak 15 minutes before frying to avoid premature seasoning that will cause the steak to become watery.
4.hot pot: Use a cast iron pot or a thick-bottomed stainless steel pot, heat over high heat until smoking, add a small amount of high smoke point oil (such as sunflower oil).
5.Fried:Put the steak into the pot and adjust the time according to thickness and doneness requirements. The following is the recommended frying schedule for the near future:
| Thickness | doneness | Frying time for each side |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5cm | medium rare | 1.5 minutes |
| 2 cm | medium rare | 2 minutes |
| 2.5 cm | medium rare | 3 minutes |
6.Let stand: The fried steak needs to rest for 5 minutes to allow the meat juices to redistribute.
3. Seasoning and matching
The most popular steak seasoning and matching methods recently are as follows:
| Seasoning method | Popular index |
|---|---|
| black pepper sauce | ★★★★★ |
| garlic butter | ★★★★☆ |
| red wine sauce | ★★★☆☆ |
Pairing suggestions:
-vegetables: Grilled asparagus, sautéed mushrooms or kale salad are popular recommendations these days.
-staple food: Mashed potatoes or baked potatoes are classic combinations, and recently many people have recommended quinoa salad.
-drinks: Red wine is still the first choice, but recently many people also recommend pairing it with craft beer or whiskey.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Based on popular searches in the past 10 days, here are the frequently asked questions about grilling steak:
1.Why is my steak always overcooked?
It could be that the pan isn't hot enough, it's cooking for too long, or it's not letting it rest. Make sure the pot is hot enough and stick to the schedule.
2.Should I fry my steak in butter?
Hot topic recently: Butter has a low smoke point, which makes it suitable for adding flavor at the end, but not for full use.
3.How to tell the doneness of a steak?
You can use the finger test or a thermometer. Recently, more and more people are recommending the use of instant-read thermometers: medium rare is 52°C, medium rare is 57°C, and medium rare is 63°C.
5. Advanced skills
Based on recent popular content, we recommend several advanced techniques:
1.Reverse frying method: First bake in the oven at low temperature until it is close to the ideal temperature, then quickly fry the surface in a pan.
2.dry aging: Recently, many food bloggers have tried short-term dry aging at home to enhance the flavor of steak.
3.smoky flavor: After frying, add a small amount of wood chips for rapid smoking to increase the flavor level.
With the above structured data and detailed steps, I believe you have mastered the art of frying the perfect steak. Go give it a try!
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