Lesson Description & Goals

A perfectly-cooked steak is a very personal thing. Everyone likes their steak cooked a particular way and to a certain doneness; however, cooking a steak to the perfect doneness consistently can be a challenge – even for a pro. In fact, even amongst professional cooks, there is a debate on how to achieve this.

In this lesson, you will learn how to cook premium steaks using two different methods: the flip-once method and the flip-often method. We will compare the results of each so you can practice and discover which method you might prefer. We will show you how to determine doneness and why it is vital to rest meat prior to serving. You will also learn about the advantages of cooking steaks on the grill and in a pan. Finally, using the pan method, we will teach you how to make a quick and delicious sauce to accompany your steak.

By learning just a few simple techniques, you will be able to confidently and consistently cook moist and juicy steaks every time.

• Cook steak to maintain maximum juiciness
• Make a quick pan sauce for your steak
• Understand why resting steak is important
• Understand two different techniques used to cook steak
• Understand the importance of cooking temperatures and times when cooking steak
• Use a couple of different techniques for checking steak doneness

Lesson Topic Videos

• Intro to Cooking Premium Steaks (1:10)
• Cooking Steak | Flip-Once vs. Flip-Often (1:29)
• Results of Flip-Once vs. Flip-Often (1:24)
• Cooking Temperatures for Steaks (1:22)
• Cooking & Determining Steak Doneness (1:47)
• Resting Steaks (1:16)
• Making a Pan Sauce for Steak (2:01)
• Cooking Steaks | In a Pan or on the Grill? (1:44)

Lesson Prerequisites

IMPORTANT NOTE:
We wanted you to be aware that there are one or more identified prerequisites to this lesson. Whether you choose to purchase a prerequisite lesson or lessons is up to you, but this lesson will likely include references to prerequisite lessons.

• Pan Frying
• Beef | Premium Cuts of Steak
• Prepping Premium Steaks for Cooking

All Lessons in the Meat Section

• Beef | Premium Cuts of Steak
• Prepping Premium Steaks for Cooking
• How to Cook Premium Steaks
• How to Roast Prime Rib