tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308853959465527662.post610046816246307035..comments2024-03-12T12:20:27.569+00:00Comments on Northern Food: Trying to cook the perfect steak (Volume 2)Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16585631819543594027noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308853959465527662.post-40082872302060324932011-06-15T14:10:05.110+01:002011-06-15T14:10:05.110+01:00Fair enough! Will give it a try on my next steakFair enough! Will give it a try on my next steakNeil, Eating isn't Cheatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675093938811871515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308853959465527662.post-35839639158798171212011-06-13T21:51:37.190+01:002011-06-13T21:51:37.190+01:00Hi Neil, the theory is that the salt draws out exc...Hi Neil, the theory is that the salt draws out excess moisture, but not so much that the steak becomes noticeably less juicy. This means that the steak is drier when you put it on the heat. This allows the Maillard reaction to work better (the chemical reaction that results in the browning and resultant deep, savoury flavour)as you don't get the initial steaming of the meat as the excess moisture evaporates. <br /><br />That's the theory, and it could be bollocks. There are loads of conflicting theories on assorted internet foodie forums. <br /><br />I've never done a proper test by cooking a salted and unsalted steak at the same time. That said, my memory tells me salted is better than not, so I'm sticking with the theory for now.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585631819543594027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308853959465527662.post-16962810893736696612011-06-13T08:49:48.390+01:002011-06-13T08:49:48.390+01:00Had a very similarexperience myself recently cooki...Had a very similarexperience myself recently cooking steak on the barbie. Underestimated the heat and overcooked it. I agree it gives an unmatchable flavour though.<br /><br />Can I ask, whats the theory behind salting the steak well in advance? Wont that draw out the moisture form the steak making it less juicy?Neil, Eating isn't Cheatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675093938811871515noreply@blogger.com