The easiest and best way to make steak is cooking it sous vide.
Ive always given the sous vide method of cooking a bit of the side-eye.
It seems both highly scientificsomething only done in fancy, high-end fine dining restaurantsAND also slightly unsafe.
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But then I went to my friend Steves house, and he served me steaksous vide steak.
It is just that safe and that easy!
Here are the basic steps:
Step three is where the magic happens.
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After that point, the meat protein breaks down and goes mushy.
What Is the Best Cut for Sous Vide Steak?
Any steak works with sous vide, so pick a cut of meat that you enjoy the most.
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My personal favorite steak is the ribeye, which has a nice marbling of fat and a robust meatiness.
Personally, Id stick with the ribeye, New York strip, or filet.
How Many Steaks Can You Make at a Time?
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you could make as many steaks as you could comfortably fit in your water bath!
How Should I Season the Steak?
And, of course, you’re able to use your favorite steak rub.
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What Temperature Should I Sous Vide Steak?
Simple Tip!
Dont cook any steak under 130F for longer than 2 1/2 hours for food safety reasons.
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What Is the “Reverse Sear” Method?
Right now, you might be saying:But I like those nice big grill marks on my steak!
Can You Sous Vide a Frozen Steak?
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Why yes, you might!
Then I can pull the steak out directly from the freezer and put it directly into the immersion circulator!
Just add an hour to the cooking time to accommodate for the thawing.
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Wait for the water to reach the right temperature.
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Season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper; sprinkle from high above the steaks for even coverage.
Place one steak into a gallon-sized resealable freezer bag.
Repeat with the second steak in a different bag.
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Completely submerge both bags into the water.
Cook the steaks for a minimum of 1 hour or up to the time recommended above in the chart.
When the steaks are done, remove them from their bags and pat them dry with paper towels.
Add any additional seasonings that you might want.
If you have a grill, heat it as hot as you could.
Flip the steak over and repeat on the other side.
Salt and pepper to taste, and then serve immediately.
