While the steaks rest, the proteins within it will relax and do a better job of holding onto the steak’s juices

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Jun 25, 2016
6:22:56pm

Ashtrash Token Female

You can call it a myth all you want, but actual science says differently!

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Grilling steaks. Temps and Tips?

Zenoch

6/25/16 5:56pm

I stopped letting mine "rest"- I think it's a myth.

byubyu

6/25/16 5:59pm

It's not a myth.

Ashtrash

6/25/16 6:07pm

The juices can redistribute in my mouth. It's a myth.

byubyu

6/25/16 6:09pm

I don't care if its a myth or not. I don't have the patience to wait an extra 5

cougaman

6/25/16 6:11pm

While the steaks rest, the proteins within it will relax and do a better job of holding onto the steak’s juices

Ashtrash

6/25/16 6:22pm

Your explanation does sound very sciency

Rogue Gunner

6/25/16 6:26pm

There are actual technical terms but I can't remember them!!

Ashtrash

6/25/16 6:28pm

7/8 of my steak can rest while I start eating the other 1/8.

byubyu

6/25/16 6:29pm

My son is a chef...he agrees with this^^

Magic8Ball

6/25/16 6:09pm

You are totally correct

Snipe

6/25/16 6:49pm

It's a myth.

Stay Puft

6/25/16 6:55pm

I'll trust America's Test Kitchen and listen to their experts.

Ashtrash

6/25/16 9:22pm

I do let most of my meat rest. However, here is a counter point (link)

bag

6/25/16 6:31pm

Surprised at how many people go grill to plate and instantly eat a steak

mosterlow

6/25/16 7:20pm

I go to 140 on my thermopop and the kosher salt is the key.

mosterlow

6/25/16 6:12pm

If you like your steak medium, pull it off at 130

Ashtrash

6/25/16 6:20pm

Here's my steak temp guide:

Ashtrash

6/25/16 6:27pm

I agree with this

shaggy

6/25/16 6:58pm

I used your temperature guide yesterday. Pulled the ribeye steaks off at 135.

Zenoch

6/27/16 12:14pm

Yay!! That's awesome. Glad it worked out!

Ashtrash

6/27/16 1:27pm

Agreed about salt vs marinade. After tasting both I definitely like the salt

Zenoch

6/25/16 6:33pm

I never marinade. dry rub always. always let steaks sit outside of fridge

Kerbouchard

6/25/16 7:03pm

People generally under season. Put a very heavy coat of salt and pepper.

kotacoug

6/26/16 12:12am

Meant for OP

kotacoug

6/26/16 12:19am

Cutting against the grain is what the teacher also did. I figured that he just

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