Cooking A Ribeye Steak

Ribeye Steak

Cooking a ribeye steak may seem daunting, but don’t be too intimidated. A ribeye is like almost any other steak, the only thing you have to be aware of is the high fat content. This high fat content will do a few things. The first thing is that it will help keep the steak moist and prevent it form drying out. The benefit of not drying out is also part of the problem. Due to the high fat content, there will be a lot of smoke. You may want to cook to cook outside or in a kitchen with a smoke detector that has an off switch. The smoke produced by high fat content steaks will be enough to set off a smoke detector and it will not be any fun trying to deal with a detector while simultaneously cooking.

The steak will not need to be tenderized through marinades due to the fat content. You most likely won’t have to soak your steak in olive oil to soften it up. This allows you to have more time to prepare other dishes or to get a dry rub together for your steak. There are a few ways to cook a ribeye steak, these fall into two categories. You can cook your ribeye steak outside or inside.

Cooking a ribeye steak indoors will be covered in a separate guide. When cooking your ribeye, you need to take some things into account. The first thing to take into account is how well you want to cook your steak. An important tip is that you should not cook your steak too much on the grill. For five minutes after you take your steak off, it will continue to be cooked due to the heat it has absorbed. Take your steak off right before it is at your ideal preference and it will finish up the cooking process off of the heat.

Try not to pierce the steak because this will cause the juices to leak out of the steak. If you want to cook in smaller more manageable pieces, cut the steak up before putting it on the grill. This will let you have both more manageable pieces as well as not losing the juices.

Another helpful tip is to sear the steak. Searing the steak will also help keep the juices in. To sear the steak, be sure the cooking top is very hot. A warm cooking surface will only allow the juices to leak out. A very hot surface will immediately sear the outside of the steak, preventing it from drying out.

Cooking a ribeye steak isn’t that hard. It does take a careful eye and some practice. The only way to be good at cooking a steak is through practice.

Steak Marinade vs. Steak Rub

Choosing how to prepare your steak.

There are two basic ways to prepare your steak. you can use a marinade or a rub. The marinade consists of multiple ingredients and takes some time to soak into the steak. The rub consists of multiple ingredients also but the flavors don’t soak in as much. I am going to give the pros and cons of each method of preparation.

Steak Marinade

The positives of using a steak marinade are that it can change the flavor of a poor cut of meat. If you have a cut of meat that is not the best quality and want to change the flavor, then the marinade is the way to go. A stiff and hard piece of meat wills often up a lot if you marinade it in some olive oil. The olive oil will soak in and soften up the steak a lot. This is helpful if you have a steak like a flat iron steak or a flank steak. These cuts are generally tougher but with the right marinade you can soften them up.

The negatives of using a marinade are more obvious. Marinating your steak takes some time. I typically let my steak soak for about 4 hours. If you don’t have that much time, then your steak will not be able to get the full effect of the marinade. Steak marinades can also change the flavor of the steak too much. If you have a good cut of meat and only want to enhance the flavor a little bit, a marinade could overpower your steak and you may be at a loss. I usually use marinades for medium to poor cuts of meat. The steaks get softer and their flavor is enhanced through such a preparation.

Steak rubs.

Steak rubs have some positives. Steak rubs are good if you want to compliment the flavor of your steak. If you have a good sirloin that just needs a little something extra, then a rub is the way to go. Adding a little bit of flavor is what a rub is for. A rub is also fast in comparison to a marinade. You don’t need four hours for a steak that you are using a rub on, you may only need 30 minutes. A rub is fast and wont easily overpower your steak.

The negatives of using steak rubs are that they aren’t as strong taste wise as a marinade. They are generally used for better cuts of meat that just need a little something extra. A steak rub is also more prone to simply burning off during the grilling process. After being burned off you may not be left with the flavor you desired.

Deciding.

However you decide to prepare your steak, be sure to enjoy it. If you are in a hurry, a simple and fast steak rub is probably the way to go. If you have some time or plan ahead, try using a marinade. You can let the steak sit while you are at work and when you come back, you will be left with a deliciously soft steak that melts in your mouth.

Great Steak Tips!

Helpful Steak Tips

Here are some helpful steak guidelines that will teach you the best ways to choose your steak. When choosing a steak, bigger is not always better. The thickness distribution has to be even. If one side is too thick and another is too thin, then you will face uneven cooking. Your steak may be medium in one area but too raw in another.  There is one thing that you can do to fix this, you just cut the steak before you start cooking it. You can cut the steak into two different sized steaks, separating the large and small parts. now you can cook each steak to your desire and not worry about burning or undercooking each one. You can also cut the steak so that they thick side is thinned out.

Thickness.

Thick steaks are generally harder to cook. The thickness will prevent the middle from being cooked fast and the outside will cook like normal. This will usually result in a well done outside and a raw inside. Using an oven will help even out the cooking process. The oven will slow down the burning on the outside while continually cooking the inside.

Resting.

Resting your steak is also a great tip. After grilling your steak, wrap it up in tinfoil for 5 minutes. The time will allow the steak to finish cooking and for the juices to circulate in the steak. Allowing the steak to rest also gives you time to finish your preparations. Many people do not use this helpful hint and eat their steak right away. They are not able to get the full flavor because a super hot steak masks some of the flavor. Eating a steak at the right temperature and right pace does a lot for the flavor of the steak.

Over seasoning our steak is a common mistake. Adding too much to a steak will mask the natural flavor and take a lot away from it. The more spices you add, the more detrimental it can be. There are a few spices that compliment a steak very well but adding too many is actually a bad thing. Moderation is key. Try and stick to two or three spices. One of my favorites is salt, pepper, and sometimes garlic powder. The seasonings compliment each other and the meat but don’t overpower the steak. Using spices in moderation is key.

Cooking a steak is a delicate process. Too much of something, like spices and too little heat will take away from the overall flavor and quality of the steak. If you mess up remember, that there is always next time.

How To Cook A Sirloin Steak On The Stove.

Cooking steaks is an art. Cooking a steak on the stove top can seem like a hassle instead of an art form. I will give you a guide on how to cook a sirloin steak on the stove. This guide will help you enjoy a delicious steak, without having a grill. There are a few tips and tricks to cooking an excellent steak on the stove top.

Preparing The Steak

Preparing your steak properly will have a large impact on the overall flavor of your meal. Some people like to heavily season their steaks and marinade them. Others, like myself, like to use a simple method of only using salt and pepper. I would recommend, for this particular guide, is a simple seasoning.

Take your steak and lightly salt and pepper each side. You can add some garlic powder to the steak, but it is not necessary depending on the cut of meat. I would recommend letting the steak sit for about 20 minutes after seasoning. This will also the seasonings to cling to the meat better and not simply fall off.

Getting The Cooking Started

A key to cooking a sirloin on the stove top is to have the proper equipment. The obvious things needed are a sirloin steak, a stove, and a cast iron skillet. Spray the skillet with some some non-stick cooking spray, or you can use olive oil. Turn the stove up on high and make sure the skillet is very hot. The high heat will help sear the outside of the steak and seal in the juices.

Cooking The Sirloin Steak

Now that your steak is seasoned and the skillet is nice and hot, it is time to start cooking! Place your steak onto the skillet. It is important to note that  the skillets with the ridges on the inside are great for steaks. These ridges give your steak the nice gridlines. Place the steak onto the skillet and let it cook on one side for 2 minutes. After the first 2 minutes, flip the steak onto the other side. You will notice some nice lines on your steak if you are using a skillet with ridges. After another 2 minutes, 4 minutes total, flip the steak again. Flip the steak perpendicular to how it was. This will result in your steak getting some nice perpendicular lines. Cook the steak for two minutes on this side and flip it again. Once more flip it so that the steak will have some nice perpendicular lines on each side.

Resting The Steak

A good tip on making a great steak form the stove top, is letting the steak rest. After cooking the steak for a total of 8 minutes, take the steak and wrap it in tinfoil for 5 minutes. The steak will continue to cook inside of the tinfoil and will also prevent the steak from drying out. If you want to cook a medium steak, take the steak off a little bit before your ideal preparation. By letting it sit for 5 minutes, the steak will cook inside of the tinfoil to your ideal preferences.

Steak with some extra garnishes.

Enjoy!

All the hard stuff is now done. All you have to do is enjoy your sirloin steak!

Tips

Some helpful tips are to make sure your skillet is nice and hot. If the outside is cooking too fast, you can lower the stove temperature or cook it briefly in the oven. You can also cut the steak in half before you cook and each separate piece will cook faster than one large cut of meat. Be sure to not cut the steak after you have started because you will loose the juices. By cutting before hand, you will seal the juices into the two separate pieces, making for some good steak that isn’t dried out.