How to Blacken Steak
Choose New York strip steaks or rib eye steaks., Defrost the steaks completely in the refrigerator overnight., Mix up your Cajun rub., Let the steak come to room temperature for about 20 minutes. , Turn your gas grill on., Place your cast iron...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose New York strip steaks or rib eye steaks.
You want to use these lean cuts because they will cook evenly and blacken well.
Choose steaks that are about 3/4-inch (1.9cm) thick. -
Step 2: Defrost the steaks completely in the refrigerator overnight.
Do not defrost them in the microwave, or you will ruin the process of blackening them. , You can simply buy Cajun seasoning and coat each side of steak with 3/4 tsp. (approximately
1.4g) of the seasoning, or you can make your own.
To make the rub yourself, whisk together the ingredients listed above and apply them to your steak.,, Place one side on very high heat and the other side on low.
Spray the low heat side with a little cooking spray before you start the grill. , You want it to be as hot as you can get it.
Allow it to heat for 20 minutes. ,,, You may want to cook your steaks one at a time if your cast iron skillet isn’t very large.
You don’t want steaks to touch while they are blackening. , The butter may catch on fire, and that is ok.
Don’t adjust the cooking temperature. , Cook them for three minutes on the second side.
You don’t need to apply more butter. , Keep them on this side until you have reached your desired doneness.
Rare steaks can start to rest immediately after blackening. ,, Cover the plate with tin foil.
Turn off your grill. , -
Step 3: Mix up your Cajun rub.
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Step 4: Let the steak come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
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Step 5: Turn your gas grill on.
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Step 6: Place your cast iron skillet on the hot side of the grill.
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Step 7: Get some tongs
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Step 8: a plate and your steaks.
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Step 9: Place a one tablespoon (14g) pat of butter on one side of each steak.
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Step 10: Set the steak butter-side down into the hot skillet.
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Step 11: Let the steak cook on this side for four minutes.
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Step 12: Flip your steaks over.
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Step 13: Set the steak on the cooler side of the grill when you have blackened the surface.
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Step 14: Cook for an additional one to five minutes
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Step 15: turning halfway through.
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Step 16: Place the steaks on a plate to rest.
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Step 17: Serve after they have rested for 10 minutes.
Detailed Guide
You want to use these lean cuts because they will cook evenly and blacken well.
Choose steaks that are about 3/4-inch (1.9cm) thick.
Do not defrost them in the microwave, or you will ruin the process of blackening them. , You can simply buy Cajun seasoning and coat each side of steak with 3/4 tsp. (approximately
1.4g) of the seasoning, or you can make your own.
To make the rub yourself, whisk together the ingredients listed above and apply them to your steak.,, Place one side on very high heat and the other side on low.
Spray the low heat side with a little cooking spray before you start the grill. , You want it to be as hot as you can get it.
Allow it to heat for 20 minutes. ,,, You may want to cook your steaks one at a time if your cast iron skillet isn’t very large.
You don’t want steaks to touch while they are blackening. , The butter may catch on fire, and that is ok.
Don’t adjust the cooking temperature. , Cook them for three minutes on the second side.
You don’t need to apply more butter. , Keep them on this side until you have reached your desired doneness.
Rare steaks can start to rest immediately after blackening. ,, Cover the plate with tin foil.
Turn off your grill. ,
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