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Steak on the Grill Tips & Tricks

Written by Jodie Fitz on . Posted in Food.

Labor Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning the menu.  Grilled steak is always popular.  Here are few tips and tricks from the experts to help make your grilled steak just one bite tastier;

* Clean and Season the grill with a high-heat cooking oil like naturally refined avocado oil.

* If you are using charcoal, let the coals burn to a nice, even heat before grilling to get that delicious smoky flavor.

* Let the meat set to temper for one hour before grilling.

* Always season generously with salt and pepper.

* Don’t constantly move the steak once it’s on the grill; this helps to ensure a good crust on the exterior and juicy tenderness on the interior.

* Let the steak rest before slicing and serving.

There are so many different cuts, so here are a few extra thoughts depending on your menu;

Flank Steak, Skirt Steak and Tri-Tip are great to marinate due to their texture.

Rib-eye & Sirloin Steak  are best with simple seasonings but can also be marinated as well.

Filet Mignon is cooked best in a cast iron pan on the grill with butter and seasonings.

Strip steak is flavorful with simple seasonings, but is great topped with a wine and butter sauce.

And finally, don’t over cook any cut of meat.  Here is a guide depending on how you like to serve your steak cuts;

Rare: 115-120°F (to serve at 125°F)

Medium-rare: 120-125°F (to serve at 130°F)

Medium: 130-135°F (to serve at 140°F)

Medium-well: 140-145°F (to serve at 150°F)

Well: 150-155°F (to serve at 160°F)

Visit the market vendors where you can find all of your needs for your Labor Day plans. 

Meat vendors at the markets: 

Monday: Jireh Organic & Livestock

Wednesdays: Holly and Vine

Thursdays: Holly and Vine and Jireh Organic & Livestock

Saturdays: Grazin’ Acres, Hepatica Farm, Jireh Organic & Livestock,  Long Lesson Farm, May-k-Mark

The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesdays from 3- 6 p.m. and  Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. The Monday market at Clifton Park is open from 2-5 p.m. at the Shenendehowa Methodist Church on Route 146. The Thursday Market at Milton runs through to August 29th at the Burgess Kimball Memorial Park from 3-6 p.m. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

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