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06-13-2017, 03:04 PM
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How do you get a good "crust" on a steak?
Went to a steakhouse the other night, and the steak was great. I noticed it had an awesome "crust" on it, far better than I have ever made at home. What do they do to get such a great crust on it? My technique has always been to sear it in a skillet, add salt, pepper and some butter when done, then finish in the oven. I read that you don't add the salt/pepper/butter before searing as that will burn it/foul it up.
Anything else I can do to make my steaks have a thicker "crust"?
Anything else I can do to make my steaks have a thicker "crust"?
06-13-2017, 05:31 PM
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Crust come from a quick blast of extremely high heat, like over 500 degrees. You can also use a glaze with sugar in it, like BBQ sauce or a pineapple glaze. I don't like added flavors on my steak, so I use the blast of heat in my broiler.
