Steak 101

How to make the perfect steak every time. I’ve packed all my tips & tricks from cooking steak over the past decade into this easy to follow recipe and method that works every time.

November 9, 2023

The keys to the perfect steak include the overnight dry brine rub, the best grill setup and an amazing sear sauce. When you’re done you will never want to order steak at a restaurant again.

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YouTube Chapters for Further Details:

00:00 - How I discovered the perfect steak method
01:16 - The 5 layer steak crust method
04:16 - Our favourite dry brine rub
07:33 - Make a simple sear sauce
08:14 - How to dry brine your steak the day before
09:09 - Building the right fire for steak
10:20 - The best grill setup
14:27 - Vent settings, how to land at your target temp
16:03 - When to remove your steak for perfect doneness
19:56 - The best way to add smoke mid cook
22:14 - Switching from low & slow to hot & fast mid cook
23:27 - Sear sauce & the sear
25:45 - Results & taste test

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Ingredients

beef steak
hot sauce for binder under dry rib

Dry Brine:

1 Tbsp granulated garlic
2 Tbsp + 2 tsp kosher salt
4 tsp Lawry’s (or copycat, see below)
4 Tbsp ground black pepper

Sear Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp water (optional)
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Alabama White Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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(Optional)

Lawry’s Alternative:

2 Tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp white sugar
3/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cornstarch

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Steak 101

YouTube Chapters for Further Details:

Ingredients

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