Cooking Steaks On Griddle Pans

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:59:26 GMT

Step 1

To prepare your steak, take it out of the refrigerator about 30 min before cooking, so it has time to come to room temperature. This prevents under-cooking of the center and makes it easier to develop a sear on the outside of the meat.

Step 2

Season the steak with a light coating of olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper. You can also add a dusting of garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite seasonings if you like. (Remember, you're adding some thyme flavor at the end.)

Step 3

Preheat your griddle pan to 300°F. Place the steaks, two at a time, on the non-oiled surface of the pan, and cook for 3 min per side. Be sure not to crowd them. Using kitchen tongs, gently turn the steak and continue cooking until you reach your desired doneness.

Step 4

About 2 min before the steak is ready, place a small knob of butter on the top, and use the sprigs of fresh thyme to brush the melted butter around the steak. This will infuse the steak with both the butter and the aromatic herbs.

Step 5

When the steak is finished, take it off the griddle and allow it to rest for 5-10 min before serving. This final step is crucial, as it will enable the juices disturbed during cooking to absorb and redistribute back into the meat. If you cut open a freshly cooked steak, all that juice will flow right out onto the plate, and that's a sad thing to witness. The resulting steak will be drier and less flavorful.

Step 6

Preheat the griddle to 300°F get amazing sear marks. A drop of water should immediately sizzle into steam.

Step 7

Don't oil the griddle.

Step 8

Season steaks before placing on the griddle - rub with a little oil of your choice and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Don't salt them too early, though. That will draw the juices to the surface, and you'll risk burning them off, instead of letting them disperse throughout your steak.

Step 9

Cook steaks two at a time to ensure enough space for them to sear and cook properly.

Step 10

Steaks are ready to turn when they easily release from the grill surface.

Step 11

Use tongs to turn the meat. Stabbing them with a fork causes the steak to lose juices.

Step 12

Don't wander away - thin steaks will cook quickly. Turn them about every 3 min until they've reached the desired temperature.

Step 13

Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness.

Step 14

Let the steaks rest for 5-10 min after cooking, wrapped in foil to contain the heat. This allows redistribution of the juices, so your steak stays tender.

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Under 30 minutes