How to Grill the Perfect Steak

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken is lower in calories and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

rosemary

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers similar flavor with a lower cost.

Take steaks out of the refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes before grilling to bring to room temperature.

Preheat a heavy cast iron grill pan until hot.

Oil the steaks with olive oil using tongs.

Season both sides of the steaks with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Place the steak in the grill pan at the 12:00 position to achieve grill marks.

Cook the steak for 2-4 minutes without lifting it to check.

After 2-4 minutes, peek at the steak by tilting it from the edge to check for grill marks.

Turn the steak 60-90 degrees to create a diamond pattern on the grill marks and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Select a thick steak for better doneness.

Check the steak for doneness by feeling it or using a digital thermometer, aiming for 130-135°F for medium rare.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest to redistribute juices.

Melt a knob of butter in a sauté pan to make brown butter, watching it closely to avoid burning.

Once the butter is melted, let it toast the milk solids until brown and caramelized.

Pour the brown butter over the steak and blue cheese once the steak is done resting.

Cooking Techniques

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