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vailpass · 09-23-2013, 05:23 AM

Grilled steaks last night, they came out ok but not great. Good cuts of meat but they weren't juicy like a restaurant. I only turned them once, used high heat. I like them medium rate.
I have 2 grills, gas and infra red, just can't seem to get the perfect streak.
Anyone have any tips?

FishingRod · 09-23-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Man, you must cook as bad as vailpass

Nope it was a nice bacon wrapped Fillet cooked over a bed of hickory wood Coals that you could cut with a fork. I wanted to cry.

Pitt Gorilla · 09-23-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Thanks. I really like the infrared, super easy.
God I wish we had Hy-Vee in Arizona.

HyVee steaks are pretty awesome.

I like Rent a Chef seasoning, also found at HyVee. Low sodium is perfect.

http://www.chelbergfoods.com/a-rent-...seasoning.html

jspchief · 09-23-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

that's how I do them, but over coals, not flame. If you cook a big thick steak over high heat, all you'll do is burn the crap out of the outside and leave the inside blood red. Vail says he likes them "medium". So, you can't cook a medium steak on high heat.

I just cooked 3 beautiful ribeyes medium rare last night with my grill reading about 450.

Tombstone RJ · 09-23-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

I just cooked 3 beautiful ribeyes medium rare last night with my grill reading about 450.

but that's medium rare. Ok, so maybe low heat is not correct, but you gotta turn the heat down to cook it medium, otherwise all you do is burn the outside.

tomahawk kid · 09-23-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

When I get a grill, I really just want a Weber charcoal grill. That's all I've ever wanted actually. I just love charcoal grilled meats.

People seem to swear by those Big Green Eggs.

I've never owned one - way too expensive.

I own a nice Weber and I probably won't ever have anything else.

R8RFAN · 09-23-2013, 03:31 PM

Cast Iron Hibachi Grille is the way to go... Extreme Heat , Minimal Charcoal

tomahawk kid · 09-23-2013, 03:31 PM

There's a butcher here in KC called the Local Pig - they're in the east bottoms, past Columbus Park.

Their steaks and pork cuts are fantastic. It's pricey - but you get what you pay for.

Oh and in terms of seasoning - Montreal Steak FTW.

MOhillbilly · 09-23-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

Cast Iron Hibachi Grille is the way to go... Extreme Heat , Minimal Charcoal

This all the way. When I was a kid this was all my dad could afford. Cut my teeth on these bad boys.
Master the hibachi and you will never **** up your meat again.

R8RFAN · 09-23-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

This all the way. When I was a kid this was all my dad could afford. Cut my teeth on these bad boys.
Master the hibachi and you will never **** up your meat again.

28 bucks on Amazon

Hot enough to sear for Rare and Medium Rare, adjustable for Medium to Burnt

crazycoffey · 09-23-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Marinating is the key.

Beer only for steaks. Garlic pepper seasoning. Cook hot and fast.

**ShortRoundChief** · 09-23-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Beer only for steaks. Garlic pepper seasoning. Cook hot and fast.

I don't marinate. I get em up at room temp, brush some olive oil on em sea salt and pepper.

Like I said prior, if you haven't tried one yet I recommend the A1 dry rub black pappercorn (they have a garlic flavor rub that I use on chicken but it says it can be used on steaks too). Great flavor.

That being said, my homey vailpass has inspired me. I went to ye ol grocery store and lo and behold they had some t bones on sale. I'm fitting to eat like a king. I'll call this my birthday dinner. Think I'll sip a beer and pray that peyton gets his ass handed to him tonight.

**ShortRoundChief** · 09-23-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

28 bucks on Amazon

Hot enough to sear for Rare and Medium Rare, adjustable for Medium to Burnt

That would be perfect for camping.

**lewdog** · 09-23-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

That being said, my homey vailpass has inspired me. I went to ye ol grocery store and lo and behold they had some t bones on sale. I'm fitting to eat like a king. I'll call this my birthday dinner. Think I'll sip a beer and pray that peyton gets his ass handed to him tonight.

I just bought some T-bones today too. Wasn't planning on it but they looked good and were on sale. I got them for $4.99 lb. You?

**ShortRoundChief** · 09-23-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

I just bought some T-bones today too. Wasn't planning on it but they looked good and were on sale. I got them for $4.99 lb. You?

$5.99 a lb and they look great!

**lewdog** · 09-23-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

$5.99 a lb and they look great!

Mine too! I couldn't believe the sale on them. Can't wait. Enjoy man.

09-23-2013, 05:23 AM
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Why Can't I Grill A Decent Steak? Grilled steaks last night, they came out ok but not great. Good cuts of meat but they weren't juicy like a restaurant. I only turned them once, used high heat. I like them medium rate. I have 2 grills, gas and infra red, just can't seem to get the perfect streak. Anyone have any tips?
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09-23-2013, 03:31 PM	#261
R8RFAN Molôn Labé Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: North Carolina Casino cash: $8466872	Cast Iron Hibachi Grille is the way to go... Extreme Heat , Minimal Charcoal
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09-23-2013, 03:31 PM	#262
tomahawk kid Drunk in the Neighborhood Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Beating the War Drums Casino cash: $10001837	There's a butcher here in KC called the Local Pig - they're in the east bottoms, past Columbus Park. Their steaks and pork cuts are fantastic. It's pricey - but you get what you pay for. Oh and in terms of seasoning - Montreal Steak FTW.
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