{"id":5366,"date":"2021-09-08T00:35:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T00:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/kitchen-essentials-cooking-steak\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T09:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T09:48:18","slug":"kitchen-essentials-cooking-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/kitchen-essentials-cooking-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Cooking Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"We\u2019ve all done it. \u00a0We\u2019ve cut into a hunk of overcooked beef and chewed it ruthlessly, chasing it with a sip of water to encourage it down the throat. \u00a0Who hasn&#8217;t cut into an undercooked steak and watched the blood ooze all over the plate? \u00a0E. coli or Salmonella, anyone?\n\nWorst of all is eating a flavorless\u00a0steak.\n\nIt doesn\u2019t have to be this way. \u00a0Cooking steak requires paying attention to a few basic elements, including choosing your kitchen essentials, preparing the meat, and using temperature readings to monitor and help cook the perfect steak that&#8217;s safe to eat and\u00a0delicious.\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><b>Best Kitchen Essentials for Cooking Steak<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe basics start with your choice of cooking utensils and kitchen tools. \u00a0Two primary appliances are used for cooking the perfect steak, whether it&#8217;s prime or choice cut meat.\n\nFor red meats, you&#8217;re most likely going to use either a grill or the stovetop. \u00a0Some red meats are slow-cooked in a crockpot or roasted in the oven, but we\u2019re going to tackle the two more popular ways of crafting the perfect steak.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/meat-thermometer-7.jpg\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Grilling \u2013 Charcoal or Wood vs. Gas<\/span><\/h2>\nThere are pros and cons to using either of these grills. \u00a0It all depends on your preferences. \u00a0Charcoal and wood are more traditional grilling methods. It offers a smokey flavor, while gas grills add a sort of bacon flavor to the meats.\n\nSteak drippings on a charcoal grill vaporize and infuse into the beef, producing intensely flavorful meats. You don\u2019t get that on a gas grill because the drippings hit the slabs covering the fire, so it never goes back into the meat.\n\nGas grills preheat much faster and allow you to cook steak over a direct, open flame. \u00a0Chefs like gas grills because it\u2019s easier to control the temperature than on a charcoal grill. With charcoal and wood, the temperature changes regularly, so you must monitor it constantly. \u00a0The gas grill heat stays constant.\n\n\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Kitchen Essentials for Grilling<\/strong><\/span>\n\nNo matter which kind of grill you choose to use, the kitchen cooking essentials for grilling steak include:\n<ul>\n <li>Long, sturdy tongs<\/li>\n <li>Metal skewers if you\u2019re doing kabobs<\/li>\n <li>Cooling rack<\/li>\n <li>Chimney for charcoal\/wood<\/li>\n <li>Grill brush<\/li>\n <li>Large carving board<\/li>\n <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/product\/finaltouch-ir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChefsTemp infrared meat thermometer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>The Stovetop<\/strong><\/span>\n\nNo grill? \u00a0No problem. The best cuts to put on the stovetop are New York Strip, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wagyu-beef-tomahawk-ribeye-steak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Ribeye<\/u><\/a>, T-Bone, and sirloin. \u00a0But this is just an opinion. You can try any of the cuts using the stovetop method. \u00a0Use medium-high heat and preheat with oil and butter to get a flavorful, crispy outer layer. \u00a0Be sure to get the oil and butter hot before adding the steak.\n\nYou want it to sizzle, sear, and smoke when you add the steak to the pan. You\u2019ll know when to add the steak by looking at the color of the melted butter. \u00a0As soon as it turns a tan\/brown color, add your beef to sear.\n\n\n\n<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Kitchen Cooking Essentials for Steak on the Stovetop<\/strong><\/span>\n\nHere are some of the tools you\u2019ll need to cook the perfect steak on your stovetop:\n<ul>\n <li>Nonstick pan big enough to fit at least one steak. \u00a0Don&#8217;t overcrowd the steaks! It&#8217;ll cause too much steam.<\/li>\n <li>Tongs or a spatula. Please don&#8217;t use a fork to flip, or it&#8217;ll let all the juices out.<\/li>\n <li>A meat thermometer for proper food safety and to ensure you don\u2019t overcook it, either.<\/li>\n <li>Carving board<\/li>\n <li>Cooling rack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n*Tip: \u00a0Finish the steak on indirect heat, either in the oven or away from the open fire. \u00a0Remove the steak from heat when the internal temperature is 5 to 10 degrees lower than where you want it. It\u2019ll keep cooking.\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Sauces, Marinades, and Rubs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nIt\u2019s tough to decide whether to use a sauce, marinade, or seasoning rub on your steak. Many opt for the base spices only\u2014salt, pepper, and garlic powder. \u00a0However, others like to use a combination of two or all three to make their beef more exciting and flavorful.\n\nThe savory effects of these additions add to the taste and texture of your meat. \u00a0Rubs, especially, give an extra crunchiness to the surface crust.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chefstem-Kitchen-Essentials-and-Steak-1.jpg\n\nMarinades penetrate the meat deeply, so keep the beef in the liquid for 30 minutes per inch of thickness for optimal flavor. \u00a0We wouldn&#8217;t recommend longer unless you want a strictly steamed piece of beef.\n\nSauces like gravies, horseradish, or Au Jus are superb additions to the meat after\u00a0it\u2019s been grilled, steamed, roasted, or fried on the stovetop.\n\nSome of the best dried spices and herbs for steak (other than the base ones noted above) include:\n<ul>\n <li>Basil<\/li>\n <li>Rosemary<\/li>\n <li>Sage<\/li>\n <li>Cayenne<\/li>\n <li>Cumin<\/li>\n <li>Curry<\/li>\n <li>Dry mustard<\/li>\n <li>Onion powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n*Tip:\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re using a marinade and want your steak to have that crispy, flavorful outer layer, pat the beef dry before putting it on the grill or in the pan. \u00a0Moisture causes it to steam more.\n\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><b>Cooking Steak to the Correct Temperature<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nMonitoring the temperature is the most critical part of cooking the perfect steak. Measuring tools like ChefsTemp thermometer makes it easy to know when your meat is at a safe temperature so you can place it on indirect heat for finishing.\n\nHere\u2019s a general guide for \u201cdoneness\u201d based on chef standards, which are slightly different from USDA standards.\n\nhttps:\/\/www.chefstemp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pexels-malidate-van-769289.jpg\n<div class=\"table-1\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\"><strong><b>DONENESS<\/b><\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"left\"><strong><b>CHEF STANDARD<\/b><\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"left\"><strong><b>USDA STANDARD<\/b><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Rare<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">120\u00b0 &#8211; 125\u00b0F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Not provided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Medium Rare<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">125\u00b0 &#8211; 135\u00b0F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">145\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Medium<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">135\u00b0 &#8211; 145\u00b0F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">160\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Medium Well<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">145\u00b0 &#8211; 155\u00b0F<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Not provided<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Well Done<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">155\u00b0F +<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">170\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<strong><b>*Tip:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Brown is better. A dark brown outer layer is best for steaks. \u00a0That\u2019s why most recipes call for you to sear the steak over high direct heat to get that initial crust. It adds a layer of incredible flavor and gives the steak a nice, crunchy texture.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all done it. \u00a0We\u2019ve cut into a hunk of overcooked beef and chewed it ruthlessly, chasing it with a<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5367,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[194],"tags":[337],"class_list":["post-5366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-blogs","tag-cooking-steakcorrect-temperaturedonenessgrillingmarinadesrubssaucestool"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5366"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7079,"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5366\/revisions\/7079"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chef.shangeryou.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}