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Here are some of the most common mistakes people make when cooking steak. Don't worry if you make some of these; most people are guilty of one or more of them at some point!

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You're not storing it properly
If you buy a steak, ideally you should plan to cook it that day or the next. However, if you don't use it right away, Lee Seelig, third-generation owner of Main Street Meats, suggests storing it in the coldest part of your refrigerator and making sure it's sealed tight, ideally cryovaced if possible. If you plan on freezing your steak, just make sure to wrap it tight so virtually no air gets in. When you decide to eat it, slowly defrost the meat in your refrigerator over one to two days.

You're not tempering it
Putting a cold steak on the grill will result in a piece of meat that's overcooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside. And nobody likes that. George Faison, partner in DeBragga Mail Order LLC and DeBragga Grass Fed LLC, recommends taking your steak out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes to an hour before you plan to cook it. Remove it from its package, pat it dry, let it air out, and let it come up to room temperature.

You're not seasoning it enough…
If you have a beautiful piece of meat, you really don’t need to do much to it except be sure it's seasoned with enough salt, which is crucial for a delicious salt crust. Most people under-salt. A general rule is ¾ to one teaspoon of salt per pound, applying on both sides. Of course, if you’re watching your sodium intake, then adjust the seasoning accordingly.

… nor at the right time
There's a lot of debate as to when to salt your meat. We suggest salting your steak the night before and leaving it uncovered — if you have the luxury of time — or salting at least 40 minutes before cooking it. However, if you don’t even have 40 minutes, then salt directly before cooking. While yes, salt will draw out moisture from the meat due to osmosis, if you allow it enough time, the moisture will eventually go back into the meat and create a beautiful brine — this tenderizes your steak. However, if you don’t leave it enough time, meaning at least 40 minutes, this will backfire.

Finished!

So, how many of these errors have you made when cooking steak? We have to say, the tips about seasoning really got our attention.

Happy Grilling & Enjoy!

Article Source: Thrillist