Cooking steak on a gas grill is one of the most popular pastimes of the spring and summer seasons. There is nothing better than the aroma of the meat cooking and the aroma travels all the way down the block. A backyard picnic would not be complete without some grilled steak on the table.
The best way to grill steak is to make sure the grill is very hot, so that the meat cooks quickly and properly, and then remove it from the grill as soon as it is done. The grill should be pre-heated to the temperature that will cook the meat to a desired level of doneness without burning its surface. The steaks should first be brought to room temperature, then placed on the grill. The lid on the grill must remain closed at all times, except when turning the meat.
The steak should be turned when the sides begin to appear gray and there are grill marks on the bottom. Once the steak is turned, allow it to cook for the same amount of time that it did on the first side. If you do not have a thermometer to check for internal temperature, your hand can be used to detect wellness. Press on the meat with your finger to check give. Then compare it to putting your index finger to your thumb, checking the softness of your skin at the ball of your thumb. Each finger adds a degree of wellness with the index finger being medium rare and the pinky finger being well done.
Once the steak has reached the desired temperature, it should be removed from the grill and allowed to sit for five to ten minutes. During this time, the steak will finish cooking and the juices will have time to circulate. The steak should sit at room temperature and be loosely covered until it is ready to serve.
Using the gas grill to cook steak is a quick and convenient way to prepare summertime meals. Room temperature steaks placed on a hot grill and cooked to perfection on each side, then allowed to rest, will be the juiciest pieces of meat. As the griller gets more experienced, they can start to think about inviting the neighbors over for a barbeque.
