STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO GRILL STEAK ON A CHARCOAL GRILL

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A juicy steak? This blog post demonstrates how to charcoal-grill steak.

Do you want a juicy steak? This blog article will demonstrate how to grill steak on a charcoal grill. Learn how to season, prepare, and serve this delectable beef meal. In addition, learn how to cook your favorite piece of meat! Prepare for an unforgettable BBQ experience (using bbq sauce) by following these easy instructions.

WHAT IS A CHARCOAL GRILL?

A charcoal grill is a cooking appliance that uses an open flame to cook food. It is commonly built of metal and has a grate in the center for the charcoal. In this usage, the term “charcoal” refers to the burning charcoal, not the black carbon residue left behind after burning wood or other organic materials.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO GRILL STEAK ON A CHARCOAL GRILL

Prepare the steak

When you take the steak out of the fridge, let it about 30 minutes to get to room temperature. Trim the steak’s outside fat to avoid flare-ups, then cut the fat in the steak vertically to prevent it from curling. The steak should be flipped and cooked the same way on the other side.

You should season your steaks with salt and pepper for 15 minutes before grilling them. Doing so will ensure proper salt dissolution and a savory meat taste. Lesser grade meat may be made more palatable by being seasoned with a sauce or rub. Seasoning an excellent steak with salt and pepper will help it retain its taste.

It’s time to fire up the grill

If you have a charcoal grill, you should use genuine wood charcoal instead of briquettes since it burns hotter. If you’re thinking about utilizing charcoal for grilling, you want the surface to be more appealing than the surface of the sun. Steaks cooked on a charcoal barbecue should be cooked at a temperature of 550–650 degrees Fahrenheit.

Don’t worry about rationing it. When the briquettes have reached a desirable brown color with white ash all over them, don’t be afraid to use more than you think you’ll need and lay them out over the grill. In doing so, you will avoid any chilly patches. Always make sure that the grill’s vents are fully open.

Grilling the steak

Cook the steak for two to three minutes each side after searing it on the grill’s hottest portion directly over the embers. Wait two or three minutes longer than usual to cut into the steak after cooking. In order to ensure that the steak cooks evenly, it is important that you do not move it. If you want a perfectly cooked steak, the charcoal grill is the way to go.

Check steak for doneness

The steak’s internal temperature should be checked while it’s still cooking using a digital instant-read thermometer. At 54 degrees Celsius, meat is rare, at 57 degrees, medium, at 63 degrees, and at 66 degrees, well done. When you take the steak out of the pan, it will continue to cook for a little longer than normal.

Remove and rest

As the meat sizzles on the grill, the juices begin to boil. If you cut into the meat before bringing it to your lips, the fluids may fly everywhere.

By letting it sit like that for five minutes, those fluids will cool sufficiently so that they rejoin with muscle fibers, and you won’t be left with a plate full of blood. While the steak is resting, spread a little amount of butter over it.

HOW DOES A CHARCOAL GRILL WORK?

To comprehend the inner workings of a charcoal grill, a knowledge of combustion fundamentals is required. When a fuel and an oxidizer combine, a chemical process occurs that generates heat. The charcoal is the fuel and the air is the oxidizer in a charcoal barbecue. Charcoal may be lit after it has been heated. The fat on the meal melts from the heat of the charcoal and floats into the air as vapor. The meal is cooked by the direct heat of the flames.

There are two reasons why air circulation is crucial in a charcoal barbecue. Firstly, it aids in making sure the whole grill stays at a consistent temperature. Second, it aids in the removal of smoke and burnt material from the grill, reducing the risk of a fire. Flipping the grill’s lid up and shut creates a draft that helps move the air around within.

A chimney starter is the most effective method for lighting a charcoal barbecue. Chimney starters look like metal cylinders with wire mesh screens at their bases and a grip at the top. Once the chimney starter is filled with charcoal, it is placed on the grill and lit. Toss them directly onto the grill after they have reached the proper temperature. This is a far more secure method than using the grill’s flame to ignite the charcoal. More importantly, it keeps the coals at a consistent temperature, which is necessary for cooking meals.

FAQ’s

When does a charcoal grill become ready?

When the coals on top begin to turn a somewhat grayish color from ash, this indicates that they are ready to be used. This takes roughly 10–15 minutes of your time on average.

When you cook a steak on the grill, do you close the lid?

You may leave the grill lid open if you are grilling a steak that is very thin and will be done cooking after it has been seared.  After transferring the steak to indirect heat, if you are grilling a thicker cut of steak, you will want to cover the grill before continuing with the cooking process.

What is the best way to sear steak on a charcoal grill?

As was just discussed, you are going to crank up the heat on your grill. Place the steaks on the grill and cook them for approximately two minutes on each side over direct heat. Cook for a further two minutes after giving the pan a quarter turn of rotation. After turning the steak over, continue searing it on the other side.

Conclusion

Mastering the art of grilling a steak is challenging, but it is one of the most satisfying things you can do for yourself. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to cooking a superb steak on a charcoal barbecue, and we hope our advice will help take some of the guessing out of making your next dinner. Feel free to get in touch with us if you’re curious about what could have gone wrong with your recent grilled steaks or what you can do to make them better. It is our hope that everyone who prepares meals at home may do it with minimal stress.

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