FOOD NEWS
Why You Need So Much Seasoning To Cook Steak To Perfection
By Riya Anne Polcastro
Most people would probably be shocked if they saw how much seasoning professional chefs use to coat steaks, as the meat is literally covered in salt or other herbs.
It's almost impossible to go overboard, as the seasonings you sprinkle onto a steak before tossing it into a pan won't soak into the meat. Instead, they'll form a beautiful crust.
Using a lot of salt doesn't make a steak taste salty. Instead, it draws out the meat's natural flavor and makes it available for your tasting pleasure.
When you're seasoning a steak, both sides should get a thin coating. In essence, if it has the right amount of salt, it will look like there's way too much.
Apply the salt about half an hour before cooking the steak to allow it to draw out moisture that will, in turn, absorb the salt and then settle back into the meat.
When it's time to cook, apply a second sprinkling of salt. You can also include seasonings like pepper, garlic, onion salt or powder, dried coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper.