Which is the best to cook a steak?

[jesspalmer11]

Which of these is best for cooking a steak?
And please do state why!

Cast iron pan

Grill pan

Stainless steel pan

[Anonymous]

I would say stainless steel; I can't see any reason to choose cast iron over stainless steel other than cost and unless specifically stated as a requirement price does not factor into a determination of what is 'best'.

Steak is not high in fat so there is no reason to raise it out of the pan with a grill pan, that is better suited to lower quality meat like a burger.

The most important thing when cooking steak in my opinion is to make sure the pan is hot af before you put the meat in.

[AviatorTom]

Best is on a grill, over an open flame. Don't overcook it though. Steak is most tasty when it's cooked medium rare, a bit on the rare side. And don't forget that steak keeps cooking for a few minutes after you take it off the grill, so err on the rare side.

[ArrowheadSW]

I recently bought a pellet grill. It isn't an open flame and I think it would taste better if it was. But still it is a nice way to barbecue. Yeah medium rare to me is most tasty.

[LiamSawyer]

Yes take it off when internal temperature is about 125° to a max of 130° as it will raise another 5° to10° during the most important resting time that allows the meat to redistribute all the juices. That way when you cut into it the juices won't be lost and just spread over your plate soaking your baked potato.

[bigbluey]

Actually I don’t care between the first two but somehow grill gives the steak more flavor and makes it taste better

[LiamSawyer]

@bigbluey I agree the bbq grill is the best method. They're referring to a cast iron grill pan above which is just like a cast iron frying pan but with a raised grill pattern.

[FreyaRed]

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Proper seasoned cast iron. It's easiest to clean after steaks.

[mooky06]

I believe it doesn’t matter want pan you use. I use any pan to seal the steak off and I finish it off in the oven and leave it to rest on a chopping board.

Sealing the steak locks in the moisture and keeps it tender (the resting part too), placing it in the oven just finishes off the cooking process

[NYlatefun]

Definitely cast iron pan, you get a much better crust (from the maillard reaction) and the heat is spread out more evenly than with a stainless steel pan. With a grill pan you'll get the nice grill lines, but it's just a nice look, they don't add more flavor. A grill though it's different, the flavor you get there is very nice.

[HoraceB]

If you have to make it on the stove, cast iron would be good. But on a real grill, seasoned with salt & pepper, is always better. :)

[TrueConfection]

Grill pan for me. I like the fat to run off and I like to add a sauce after its cooked (medium rare).

[Stoner710]

Smoke it for about 4-5 hours with mesquite wood chips then grill it for about 10-15 minutes on both sides then add A1

[LiamSawyer]

That sounds like a very over cooked steak.

[Jhonrembo]

[whosnumber1]

thats the one!

[bigbluey]

@jhonrembo mmm that looks delicious

[EmmaMary]

Cast Iron is by far the best method.

[Slartybartfast]

You grill a steak!! Pan fry, why would you do that to a steak?

[SlightlyEccentric]

A cast iron pan will give the steak a nice crust then after you flip it, add butter, garlic and thyme and baste it while the bottom cooks. It's delicious.

[LiamSawyer]

@SlightlyEccentric It's also the preferred method if the bbq grill is not an option such as a windy freezing cold night. Using the cast iron pan to butter bast a steak is a great French Cuisine cooking method.

[jshm2]

Depends on type of steak.

You wouldn't cook Angus the same way as you would Rib-eye

[LiamSawyer]

? Angus is a breed of cattle and an Angus Ribeye would be a premium steak superior to other Ribeyes. I'm not following your meaning here?

[joeldalton]

The best way to cook a steak is either sous vide or reverse-sear. Cast iron would be best for the final sear.

[LiamSawyer]

I'm not a huge fan of sous vide unless you're trying to tenderize a tough piece of meat. I use the reverse sear method on my bbq grill. If using the bbq is not an option the next best method is using the French technique of butter basting a steak in a very hot cast iron frying pan.

[dragoblack]

Cast iron heats evenly and with a lid you can turn it into a makeshift smoker by wrapping soaked mesquite in aluminium foil with holes poked in the top.

[LiamSawyer]

Except you end up steaming your steak that way if not careful.

[exitseven]

i picked cast iron pan because I never used the other two methods.

[adidas0169]

Cast iron hold a heat better and more evenly and the sear is much better and cast iron been proven for decades even 100's of years for a reason

[whosnumber1]

on a hot grill. lots of salt and pepper. medium rare.

[KatherineJ]

Cast iron, if your guy isn’t putting it on the barbecue.

[NathanDavis]

grill pan... 'cause I'm from Texas

[Iron_Man]

Cook it on a charcoal grill medium rare

[KellyKOO]

Cast Iron pan is the best.

[Anonymous]

None of them. I prefer raw. Healthier.

[LiamSawyer]

So you prefer beef tartare.

[Opinion Owner]

What does that have to do with it?

[LiamSawyer]

It is the most common and safest way to consume raw beef.

[Opinion Owner]

Okay thnx

[jessicarosen]

Grill it! Most flavor.

[Wise4myage]

On the grill.

[Uptowngirl88]

Grill

[IncognitoBandito]

Cast Iron

[Joshua0213]

Smoker/grill

[LegendaryIcon]

Iron Skillet

[BestWoman]

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