| The Perfect, Grilled SteakThere is not much better in | | | | Heat |
| this world than sitting down to eat a perfectly grilled, | | | | the grill by turning one of the burners on high, and the |
| tender, and juicy Porterhouse or T-Bone steak. There | | | | other on low. This will allow |
| are many opinions and | | | | you to sear the steak and seal in the juices. Place the |
| techniques available regarding the best way to | | | | steak on the hot side of the |
| master cooking a steak including | | | | grill for 1.5-2 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook |
| whether or not to marinade or use a rub, how long | | | | for 2 minutes. Move the steak |
| the steak should be grilled, and | | | | to the cooler side of the grill and cook it for about 7-8 |
| how to correctly grill the steak. In my book there is | | | | minutes for medium rare. |
| only one way to grill a steak, and | | | | The internal temperature should reach about 135F |
| you will find instructions below for grilling a Porterhouse | | | | degrees.4. Charcoal Grill Method: Build a fire in 1/2 of |
| steak, which will also work | | | | the pit, and let the charcoal burn |
| for a T-Bone steak.Choosing the Cut of Meat:1. The | | | | down; they will turn white, and you should not be able |
| first step is to choose a great cut of meat to grill. You | | | | to hold your hand over the |
| will probably need a | | | | top of the grill for more than 1-2 seconds. Place the |
| good butcher's help to do this. He or she can cut the | | | | steak on the hot side of the |
| steak for you. Choose a steak | | | | grill for 1.5-2 minutes. Turn the steak over and cook |
| that is at least 1-inch thick, up to 1.5 inches thick. The | | | | for 2 minutes. Move the steak |
| Porterhouse needs to be | | | | to the cooler side of the grill and cook it for about 7-8 |
| fresh, not previously frozen, and it should be a nice, | | | | minutes for medium rare. |
| red color.Marinade and Seasoning:2. When you | | | | The internal temperature should reach about 135F |
| marinade a steak, you are not trying to change the | | | | degrees.5. Let the steak rest by placing it on a plate |
| flavor of the steak, | | | | and covering it with foil for about 5 |
| you are trying to compliment the delicious, natural | | | | minutes or so. This will help in making the steak tender |
| flavors produced by grilling and | | | | and juicy because if you cut |
| already present in the meat. You do not have to use | | | | the steak too early, the juices will be hot, causing them |
| a marinade, but a good | | | | to ooze out.Steak Toppings:1. Sauteed mushrooms and |
| marinade will help in tenderizing the meat.Steak | | | | onions are two of my favorite steak |
| Marinade:1. 12-ounces of a dark beer such as Amber | | | | toppings.Directions:1. Heat 4-TBSP of butter in a |
| Bock2. 3-Cloves of Garlic, Peeled and mashed3. 1 | | | | non-stick frying pan.2. When the butter melts, add |
| 4-Cup Chopped Onion4. 1-TSP Fresh Ground Pepper5. | | | | sliced onions and cook for 4 minutes3. Add |
| 1/4-TSP Salt6. 1/4-Cup Vegetable Oil7. 1/4-TSP | | | | mushrooms and cook for another 4 minutes or until |
| Cumin8. 1/4 TSP Dried ThymeInstructions:1. Whisk | | | | onions are opaque.Options:1.You can add 3-TBSP of |
| together all Ingredients2. Place steak in a safe | | | | heavy cream when you add the mushrooms to |
| container, such as Tupperware, and pour marinade | | | | produce a |
| over the | | | | creamier topping2. Add 1-2TBSP of Soy sauce or |
| steak3. Turn the steak over, put a lid on the container, | | | | Worcestershire sauce to butter.Eat Up!Aaron Ralston, |
| and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hoursGrilling the Steak1. | | | | also known as The Smoker King, is the owner of |
| Remove the steak from the marinade, and let it sit for | | | | Outdoor |
| about 1 hour before you | | | | Cooking: Barbeque, Sauces, Mops, Rubs at |
| grill it. This will bring the temperature of the meat | | | | Check out today to learn |
| closer to room temperature.2. Before lighting the grill, | | | | many great barbeque and cooking recipes and |
| spray on pam to prevent sticking.3. Gas Grill Method: If | | | | techniques. |
| you are using a gas grill, hopefully it has two burners. | | | | |