Beef steak on a fork sprinkled with rosemary and sea salt.
FOOD NEWS
Why You Need So Much Seasoning To Cook Steak To Perfection
By Riya Anne Polcastro
A chef seasoning a cooked steak.
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.
Two cuts of steaks on a wrapper.
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.
A seasoned steak on a grill.
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.
A chef seasoning a steak.
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.
A closeup of a steak being seasoned.
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.
A steak on a plate with rosemary stalks.
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.