In this video, Adam Savage (the mythbusters guy), is on the search for the perfect way to sear and finish a steak. As a huge fan of grilling and steak myself, I couldn’t resist watching him scientifically trying to determine how to cook the best possible steak.
Now, in the video they prep all of the steaks using a sous vide method. Which I happen to think is a little over the top and unnecessary. I think you can accomplish the same thing by letting your steaks get to room temperature and then popping them in the oven @ 400 F for 10-12 minutes. But, if you want to go the extra mile, there is a link below for sous vide cooker.
And the winner is? The chimney starter method. This is something I have seen a few other steak aficionados do but have never personally tried it. It looks like it makes a delicious crust on your steak. I will have to give it a shot this weekend. If you have any BBQ secrets, tips, or tricks please send me an email or leave them in the comments below.
Weber Chimney Starter
2 thoughts on “The Quest For The Perfect Steak”
Wait…I don’t understand. You mean THEY ALL START OUT THE SAME TEMPERATURE.!! THE SAME?? hOW DID YOU DO THAT AND WHY????
I have a real non smart ass comment, now. Other than the ‘watching paint dry’ effect, there is much to teach here. And just as in paint drying, one can stand around and wait, go smoke a cigarette, or listen to someone who understands the chemistry of what is happening and is willing to explain it- and can do so in a way that is interesting and understandable.
All the next generation learning in the world is going to waste if we don’t support teachers who want to teach, as opposed to test, and give them tools to make science, technology, math and engineering as much fun as they CAN be. And the tools of discernment for which kids should be choosing arts, craft, tech, and practical skills over college, for a balanced society. Not the one we have in which we are force fed principles that don’t hold up to scrutiny, or experiment.