Lobels Guide To Grilling The Perfect Steak Recipes

LOBEL'S GUIDE TO GRILLING THE PERFECT STEAK

Steps:

• Meat should always be at room temperature before it is cooked.
• Remove your steaks from the refrigerator at least half an hour before you are ready to cook.
• Preheat broiler or grill to maximum temperature.
• Rub both sides of the steaks with coarse or kosher salt and pepper.
• Place the steaks 3 to 5 inches from the flame to sear the outside and seal in the juices.
• Turn the steaks after 2 to 3 minutes.
• After the steaks have been seared on both sides, remove from the heat, and brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil.
• This will help form the crust that adds the touch of perfection.
• Return the steaks to heat and cook on both sides to a desired doneness.
• Transfer to warmed dinner plates or a platter, and let rest five minutes before serving.

LOBEL'S CLASSIC GRILLED PORTERHOUSE STEAK

Steps:

• Trim the outer fat from the steak (or ask the butcher to do so). Rub the fat with the cut lemon to prevent burning and smoking. Score both sides of the tail of the steak and then fold it back towards the main body and attach it to the meat with a small metal skewer or sturdy wooden skewer. (If using a wooden skewer, soak it in water for about 20 minutes first).
• Combine the olive oil, garlic, scallions, salt and pepper in a glass or ceramic dish. Put the steak in the dish and turn several times to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or in the refrigerator for as long as 4 hours. Turn the meat once or twice during marinating.
• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Lightly spray the grill rack with vegetable oil cooking spray. The coals should be moderately hot to hot. Lift the steak from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Grill the steak, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn and grill, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes longer for medium-rare, or until it reaches the desired degree of doneness. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving.