Greetings Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Basically I'm looking for a good recipe for a juicy beef steak. I haven't been able to find the right one for me yet, everything I come up with is almost right but missing something. Ingredients I want to use are red wine, green pepper and garlic. Obviously this doesn't have to be all, but those are the basic flavours I want. Anyone? Also, since I'll be preparing it myself, I need some advice on what to look out for. I used to prepare these last year and distinctly remember it being very difficult to fry the meat correctly so that it remains juicy and soft but with a nicely fried outer layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Little trick I use to get it perfect medium rare, brown it off on the outside so its just starting to smoke, then take it off the heat and cover the pan with ally foil. Leave it like that for 5 mins, then eat. It'll be tender as hell. It also depends on the cut of beef as well, fillet is my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 The technique I swear by for the steak itself is super simple. 2 mins each side, 2 mins off the heat, repeat, 1 min each side, 1 min rest. Eat. Super super tender that way whatever cut you're using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 TA guys Going to use this recipe, can't wait! http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tuscan-Porterhouse-Steak-with-Red-Wine-Peppercorn-Jus-388552 Little trick I use to get it perfect medium rare, brown it off on the outside so its just starting to smoke, then take it off the heat and cover the pan with ally foil. Leave it like that for 5 mins, then eat. It'll be tender as hell. It also depends on the cut of beef as well, fillet is my favourite Presumably this would be like using an oven but quicker and easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Heston Blumenthal says you should let the steak breathe for 24 hours before you cook it ie take it out of it's packaging and put it on a rack so that the air can get to both sides. He also suggests the highest heat possible, turning frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Did most of that, it was in the air for 24 hours but not on a rack. Anyway, I decided to use the method described in the recipe above, followed it to the dot and it worked like a charm. Best steak I've ever had (by a long shot) and I eat steaks every time I'm in a restaurant which has them in the menu. Only improvisation was some garlic butter. Edited May 25, 2013 by Greetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I want steak now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I want steak now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I want steak now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I want steak now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Sorry to be a massive dick 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Rub in salt pepper and oil leave for an hour or so. Get your pan super hot and fry that steak quick. Best served still bleeding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 MEAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Ever tried crumbling half an oxo cube on either side while its in the pan? Works a treat! That's without the garlic and all that of course. The thing about leaving it for 24 hours is bull. As long as the meats at 'room temperature' then it should get some heat into the centre without burning the outsides on high heat. Just don't put it straight in the pan from the fridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I want some massive dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Fry it for ages, if it's bleeding then you're serving it like a woman. It's called well done for a reason, because it's done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Peasant. It's got to be rare to be decent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 yeah well done steak is just chewy, shit beef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Fry it for ages, if it's bleeding then you're serving it like a woman. It's called well done for a reason, because it's done well. Well done, you've just ruined your steak. Blue/rare or don't bother! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Fry it for ages, if it's bleeding then you're serving it like a woman. It's called well done for a reason, because it's done well. On the contrary, only women eat steak well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 The only people I know who have it well done are a very womanly lad, and another that looks like Justin Bieber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Browned off with nice grill marks on the outside, and bleeding on the inside. Its the only way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 The only people I know who have it well done are a very womanly lad, and another that looks like Justin Bieber. Have we met? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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