NSFW for steaxual content up ahead. I've been lurking this sub for awhile as I've been trying to improve my steak game. I absolutely adore steak and so after watching a handful of different YTers, I decided I'd dedicate myself to the craft a couple years ago.
Got these NY Strips from Safeway at $6/lb. Was given the fat trimmings for free to make my own tallow for the first time.
Dry-brined for 24 hrs, garlic powder and fresh ground pepper for seasoning. Reverse-seared at 225°F until 115°F, let it rest for 10 minutes, drop in tallow in cast-iron til smoking, 1 min each side and rendered the fat, let the steaks and pan cool, finish steaks with quick butter basting w/ minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
Always looking to improve so if any of you masters have any tips or critique, please let me know!
by xKJIxDecayz
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Forgot to add my thoughts. Ultimately, I think this is the best steak I’ve made so far. To me for the quality of meat it was, I consider this a 9 or 9.5. Fat was perfectly rendered, meat was really tender, minimal band, and consistent cook. The beef flavoring with the use of the tallow was off the charts.
I still always think there’s room to improve and I’m always happy to experiment with different seasonings, butters, and methods!
I think those are excellent. Nicely done
Beautifully done on the inside but I feel like the flavor would really benefit from a better crust!
I’ll take 3
looks perfect