Perfectly barbecued steak
Want to BBQ a steak and get a perfect result, complete with lovely grill marks? Follow this foolproof recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 thick-cut steak, such as sirloin or New York strip, about 3cm thick
- salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat an outdoor barbecue to high heat. If using charcoal, keep the coals to one side, ensuring the other side of the barbecue is free of coals.
- Pat your steak dry with kitchen paper, if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper, or use your favourite steak seasoning mix.
- Place the steak on the BBQ. Flip after 45 seconds. After 45 seconds flip again, making sure to flip and turn the steak 45 degrees to get a nice criss-cross pattern from the cooking grate. Finally, flip again and cook for 45 seconds. (In short, you cook each side twice for 45 seconds each.)
- Move the steak to the side of the BBQ without coals. Close the lid and cook to your desired doneness, checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. (See footnote for temperature guide.)
Steak temperature guide
Rare - 52 C
Medium rare - 54 C
Medium - 60 C
Medium well - 65 C
Well done - 70 C
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