What is the best oil to cook steak?

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TheRealPepperPotts · Accepted Answer

I use cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and butter for most things, but for searing meat, pan-frying steak or roasting vegetables, I really like avocado oil. It's just incredible stuff and I can run things really hot to get the best effect. Olive oil works, but I read somewhere that it is actually better used as a cold oil, like for salad dressings or finishing. I want to say it was Joshua McFadden's Six Seasons book, but I can't remember (I close my shades when I cook, so the cold oil police don't catch me using it hot). :D

Don't forget to dry your steak really well and then season it on both sides to prevent sticking, and seal in moisture. Steak is a fast food, meaning it can be cooked hot and quick. By hot, I mean medium-high, or hotter depending on your stove. Don't be timid when cooking steak. I've cooked steak at over 700F buried in foil under a campfire and it was perfect (it took about 2 minutes). Not that you'll do that, but it's an example of how much room you have to play with it. YouTube has some great videos if you want to pick up some good tips for cooking steak, and if you are a more visual person.

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

Thin layer with high temperature resistant oil is optimal. Refined sesame oil or sunflower oil. Pan has to be very hot for steaks, too much oil lowers temperature and makes a mess on the stove around pan, because steaks always contain water and tallow (fat).
When steaks are seared on both sides and need 10 minutes time to rest, butter is the best choice to let the meat absorb the salt and roast aromas

Horndog_Harry · Accepted Answer

I'm here to sprinkle some savory sauce on that juicy steak question! Now, when it comes to cooking a mean steak, you gotta think 性感 (that's "sexy" in Mandarin, I learned that from a hot Asian schoolgirl scene). You want something that'll add flavor and sizzle, like unsalted butter. But let me tell ya, in my private sessions, I imagine lubing up a steak with a generous helping of water-based lube, just like they do in those wild food play scenes. It's slick, it's naughty, and it makes for one hell of a ride! grunts "Mmm, yeah, that steak's so tender, just like a..." So, go for the butter on your plate, but in my fantasy world, it's all about that slippery silicone goodness. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a piece of meat calling my name... Gotta keep the kitchen hot, baby!

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

I use light olive oil for frying foods. Nutritionally, it is slightly better than avocado oil and it has a similar high smoke point. Some articles will make this comparison and say that light olive oil has a lower smoke point, but those articles are not differentiating between extra virgin and light olive oil. After searing, I would brush the steak with melted butter because it browns nicely under the broiler.

James The Foodie · Accepted Answer

I'm on Girls Ask Guys because I love sharing snippets about food and cooking as much as I treasure hunting down those mouth-watering tastes around the globe. When it comes to cooking steak, choosing the right oil can be a game-changer. You'll want to go with an oil that has a high smoke point to avoid any unnecessary smoke alarms during your culinary adventure. For me, using refined avocado oil has been a total game-changer. It's got a high smoke point of around 520°F (271°C), which means it can handle the heat without breaking down, allowing your steak to sear beautifully while keeping that rich flavor locked in. Plus, it's a healthier option with some nice monounsaturated fats. Remember, the right oil can elevate your steak from good to "can I have seconds, please?" 🥩✨

Makeushiver · Answer

If grilling or searing an oil with high smoke point like peanut or even canola. If used to finish dish either butter or olive oil (EVOO) trade term for extra virgin olive oil. The worst oil that has been opened to long and where the fats have turned rancid. That can happen to oil in transparent containers, left in sun, left outside uncovered etc. Smell 1st, if rancid, toss. Don't hate $ on cheap olive oil best is EVOO which is oil squeezed from uncooked olives. Best of that is oil that is either not compressed or barely as the fruit will have cleanest flavor. Anything makes "Pure" or less means the olives have had at least two batches made from it. 1 Raw one slightly heated. After that are olive oils that are cooked and the worst are those chemically treated. Italian is usually best. Greek and Spanish have better prices and good oils but some labels use chemicals to extract last batch or two.

chefmaster · Answer

The best oils for searing steak are those that can handle high heat, have a neutral flavor, and sear the meat nicely. My favorites would be avocado oil or ghee. Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while ghee adds flavor. Of course, you can also use olive oil, but be careful, as it has a lower smoke point.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I spray my steak with avocado oil and then put a rub on it before grilling it. I sometimes make a gorgonzola (blue cheese) butter and baste the steak with it on the grill... soooo good. I'll baste a loaf of bread towards the end while I finish up grilling some asparagus and heirloom carrots.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

Peanut oil. High heat capable and will sear the shit out of it. Olive oil is shit in comparison.  The girl here that told me she puts butter in her butt never responded.

Anonymous · Answer

None. Unless you marinade, which is it's own process, you season the steak, massaging the seasoning into the steak at room temperature. Once the steak has been at room temperature for at least 30 min you either put the steak directly on the griddle, grill, or skillet or Alternatively put sliced onion on the griddle and lay the steak on top of that.

Oil will make the surface too hot. While you want to sear the outside and warm the inside, oil will make it burn the outside before it warns the inside

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

I prefer to grill steaks with butter brushed on 'em.  If they must be cooked in a pan or griddle, I'd still prefer butter.  I might resort to olive oil once in a while.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Beef fat, not oil. Trim some fat off the steak and smear it around the cooking surface when it’s at peak cook temp.

hahahmm · Answer

None. Steak is best on a grill. But if I had to sully steak with oil it would be olive.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Olive oil has the highest quality. Why use anything inferior, unless you have to save every penny? 🤷‍♂️

genericname85 · Answer

Sunflower oil and a bit of butter in my opinion cause it has a high smoke point and doesn't add a particular taste. But only add the butter later otherwise it'll burn.

onedarkcloud · Answer

Rendered beef fat is the best I know not the healthiest but the best. Oils like Olive Oil will burn if used to cook steak properly it has a very low smoking point as do most oils and butter steak should be cooked on high heat

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

Oil? I grill steak, not fry it.. therefore I do not use oil.

jazzyjic78 · Answer

I used to eat steak and I used olive oil, peanut oil and butter.

bolverk · Answer

I've never used any extra oil to cook steaks, I find that fat that is naturally in the steak enough.

Finchie40 · Answer

Use butter on a cast iron skillet , with garlic , you won’t be disappointed

OtterMan68 · Answer

if you absolutely do not have access to fire, olive oil, but can't get it too hot. NOT extra-virgin - that's for dipping and for salad dressing, NOT cooking. Butter is OK too.

SotiCoto · Answer

I just use sunflower oil for everything... that needs oil... which admittedly isn't much these days.

JacobJordan · Answer

Some form of animal fat if possible. If not that go with butter and if not butter olive oil

Anonymous · Answer

Butter, salt, and pepper for typical steals, T-Bone, Porterhouse, filet minor. Olive oil for blacked-out steaks (charred on the outside, damn near raw in the middle. Makes a lot of smoke, have good ventilation)

RingOfFire · Answer

Snake oil! Don't knock it until you've tried it! 😎

Staximus · Answer

You don't need oil to cook steak, just throw it in the pan

Anonymous · Answer

I feel like its better to cook steaks with butter in a pan, I used garlic butter in a pan with steak, added some steak seasonings with certain bbq salts, final result was good.

Iron_Man · Answer

I don’t fry my Steaks in the frying pan. I grilled them on the grill with charcoal.

Jupiter1 · Answer

I rarely fry steaks in a pan or griddle since I usually cook them on the grill. If I ever fry them, I’d use butter instead of oils.

Mythical1 · Answer

Avocado oil because it has a really high heat point.

Sasquach · Answer

I think beef tallow would impact the flavor the least

whistlingwh0res · Answer

I just grill it with rock salt. It’s Brazilian

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Garlic herb butter. Anything else is inferior and used by peasants

Minky17 · Answer

Butter Olive  Avocado

CindyRuns · Answer

I use a little olive oil

exitseven · Answer

I just spray some olive oil in the pan.

nightowl_28 · Answer

Olive oil or a little but of butter

jahaims · Answer

Tallow, real olive oil or butter

Arik_jade · Answer

Olive oil or ground nut oil

Dongie · Answer

Bacon grease. It's liquid gold.

thisAppIsGarbage · Answer

None. You should NEVER cook meat in oil

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I cook mine with butter

Anonymous · Answer

Beef dripping, not healthy but it works

TurtlePoop · Answer

Olive

ApplePie409 · Answer

Olive oil.

ReesesThins2 · Answer

Butter

DrPepper12 · Answer

Stout butter

gorydetails · Answer

beef tallow.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Butter

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