Is there one single way to cook a steak that's better than all others? That's the question I attempt to answer here and in the video above. The answer, as is the case with many things in life, is this: It depends. The best way to cook steak hinges on personal preferences and the context in which you'll be cooking. Do you value a more perfectly even gradient of doneness from edge to edge or a deeper, crustier sear on the exterior? Will you be making just one or two steaks, or are you feeding a crowd? And just how adept of a cook are you? The answers to these questions will often lead you to a different steak-cooking conclusion. Daniel Gritzer compares three methods and give you the pros and cons of each: sous vide, reverse-sear, and butter basting. Full Story:
You can also watch individual videos that go into each method in-depth:
How to Sous Vide Steak:
How to Reverse-Sear Steak:
How to Butter-Baste Steak:
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