You should never be afraid of grilling an expensive steak on your gas grill. Many people are afraid in that they cannot grill these killer meat. This is because most of them do not know how to do it. Actually steaks are easy to grill more especially if you have some basic tricks on how to go about. There are different and several levels of doneness to be followed if you wish to get a perfect result.
The steak that should be grilled and cooked into doneness must be light brown internally with no pink remainings. Some of the things you may need before you grill your steak include; the vegetable oil cooking spray, steak seasoning, steaks barbecue lighter and tongs. This process requires a proper timing and right temperature.
How To grill Steak On Gas Grill?
Step 1
Start by moving the gas grilling grates and set them in a position that they lay four inches above the burner. Bring the vegetable oil spray and spray it on the grates to form a light coating on the grill.
Step 2
Check control knobs that are located on the gas grill to ensure that they are in an off position. Turn the gas cylinder on in counterclockwise position to release and supply the gas the the grill.
Step 3
Turn the front or middle burner knob to high and then press electronic ignition system on to the grill for better supply of heat.
Step 4
Make sure you turn all the burner knobs into high position and then close the lid on the grill. Let the gas grill preheat for about 10 to 15 minutes before you do anything.
Step 5
Season all sides of the steak using your favorite steak seasoning. After seasoning, place the steak directly above the three burners on the grill. Let the burners remain on high position if the size of the steak is 1 1/4 inch thicker. Turn the burner into the medium position if the size of the steak is less than 1 1/4 inch thick.
Step 6
Cook your steak over high heat for about 10 minutes and medium heat for four to five minutes.
Step 7
Turn the meat using tongs to avoid puncturing the meat. Cook the meat into the desired degree of doneness before you enjoy your delicious meal.
Step 8
Turn all burners into the medium position before you turn the thicker steaks. Grill 1 1/4 inch steak for some extra minutes of about 4 to 6 using indirect heat. Indirect heat will definitely require the user to to turn off thye burners which are directly below the steak. The 1 1/2 inch steak can be cooked with an additional minutes of 6 to 8 using indirect heat. The two inch steak should go up to additional minutes of 10 to 14 minutes over indirect heat for perfect result.
Step 9
You can check your steak if it has reached your desired degree of doneness using palm method. Remove your meat from the grill and then turn the burners off. Also turn the gas cylinder valve clockwise in order to close it until the next use.
Conclusion
Grilling steak using the gas grill is very simple. You are only required to follow the simple steps above and you will be done. Gas grill makes your steak taste delicious compared to other grilling types. Actually this is the main reason why most people prefer the gas grill when they want to grill their meat. It is perfect, simple, faster and convenient.
