How do you make steak that has grill marks on the outside but is still a little pinkish inside?

Question

The problem that I have with the steaks i make is that they are often too dry on the inside...so how do i get those sizzling grill marks while still having a medium rare inside?

I know that you're supposed to leave it on high heat first then put it on low heat...but can anyone specify for how many minutes it's supposed to be on high heat?

Answer 1

No low heat.  Put grill on High, screaming high, and keep it there.  Slap steak on the grill and do not move it.  Let it sit there about 5 min later, flip w/ a spatula to the other side.  Let it sit about 5 min... remove to a plate, cover w/ foil, and let rest for 5-10 min.  Then enjoy.

Answer 2

season with salt n pepper then rub olive oil into meat

sear on high for 3-4 minutes on each side

remove awat from  direct flame and cook 5 more minutes

Answer 3

We've found the trick to keeping grilled steaks juicy is to grill them over a direct-medium fire (350°F to 375°F) on a covered grill. Also, allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling and let them rest for 5 minutes after grilling to keep them juicy.

For grilling times you might want to try the cookout calculator at charcoalbob.com. Enter the details like the cut of steak, thickness and doneness of medium rare. It will calculate the grilling time and give you instructions for when to put on and turn each steak. It also has grilling tips.

Answer 4

put the heat on high and grill til charred on the outside.

but to get that effect perfect what you're asking for????   well, first of all most of the time that's artifically added for promotional advertising of a product.. which involves a raw piece of meat and some magic marker,  believe it or not!

that's if you're taking reference from commericals, ads and other elements in magazines, online, on the tube, internet....

you're not going to get that perfect design...   not even from professionals.      it can come close (by accident)  but not likely.

just char it on the outside and that should do more than enough to impress the most pickiest of bbq snobs.

trust me on this one.. you're not going to get that perfect diagonal grill stripe.

if you try, you'll end up with something burnt then the meat is no good,  still no stripes and it's not worth that trouble.

most of what you see is cosmetic.  

just char on  high, leave the meat char for 5 min. each side.. then that will be more than enough perfection.

if you wish to be anal about it...  electric grill must be at 1000 degrees...    and other grill standards the same temp.