Apparently, there's only one way you're supposed to enjoy a steak. How dare anyone suggest a difference of opinion?!?!?!
Agreed. Searing adds a crust to the outside which adds texture and flavor but I've never found it helps w/ locking in juices. The best way to sear is at the end ...not the beginning. When you cook food, esp meat, the meat contracts right? So if you quickly heat the meat, it literally squeezes all the juice right out. So quickly sear at the end for flavor. That way your meat cooks while retaining as much liquid as possible during the cooking process ...which adds yet more flavor. btw, every restaurant in America cooks every item on their menu at 500 degrees. You just have to watch it closely cause it'll go from done to burnt in about 60 seconds.
Ruth Chris is a great example of "Pan-frying" Steaks, except they use butter... There awesome, but really bad for your health...
It's your lucky day!!! New Foreman Grill I agree the old ones weren't worth the hassle of cleaning it!!!! The removable plates are even dishawasher safe!!!
I had been using a Foreman for a while, but I was never totally happy with the way some cuts of meat and chicken came out (along with fish). However, my grandma gave me an electric grill that she had gotten as a present and never used. It plugs into an electric socket and has a slotted grill on the top. On the bottom is a drip pan. VERY VERY easy to clean. The grill part detaches seamlessly and it is non-stick. The drip pan slides right out. It's also nice because it has a lot of surface area. I can cook 6 burgers on it easily, depending on what size Foreman you have, that's damn near impossible. I actually still have my Foreman in a cabinet and I'm considering just throwing it in the dumpster because I never see myself using it again. It is about 100000000000x better than a Foreman. I've actually cooked steaks on it that were so good you wouldn't be able to convince me that they weren't cooked on a real grill, if I hadn't already known. Mind you, I live in an apartment and am still in college, so if I had the choice I'd have a real grill. However, this is more than I could have ever asked for right now. Here is a link the grill: T-Fal Excelio Grill
