Who can resist the charm of a juicy, perfectly grilled steak? Its aroma, the melt-in-your-mouth texture... A culinary experience worth savoring!

But to take your steak to the next level, here’s a secret that will make it even more flavorful and mouthwatering: searing.

What is searing?

Searing is a grilling technique that creates a perfect crust on the surface of the steak, locking in all the juices and flavor.

How to sear a steak:

• Start with a high-quality steak: Choose a steak with good marbling, like rib-eye, T-bone, or New York strip.

• Let the steak come to room temperature: This ensures more even cooking.

• Pat the steak dry: Use paper towels to remove any moisture.

• Season with salt and pepper: Apply salt and pepper generously to both sides of the steak.

• Preheat your grill: Heat your grill to a high temperature, ideally around 260°C (500°F). You can check this by holding your hand over the grill—if you can hold it for about 2 seconds, it’s ready.

• Add oil: Drizzle some oil on the grill if using a cast iron skillet, or brush the steak with oil. You can also use butter for richer flavor.

• Sear for a short time: Place the steak on the grill and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until a nice brown crust forms.

• Continue grilling: After searing, lower the grill’s temperature to medium-high and cook the steak to your desired doneness.

• Let the steak rest: After grilling, let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This helps redistribute the juices, making the steak more tender and juicy.

A few extra tips:

• To control the charcoal temperature, you can use ash or set up two heat zones on a large grill. One side should have intense heat to sear the steak, while the other side can have lower heat for continued grilling.

• Don’t touch the steak while it sears to ensure an even crust.

• Don’t overcook the steak.

• Let the steak rest before cutting into it.

And for the perfect sear, trust Falelakis charcoal!

High-quality, with impeccable burning performance, Falelakis charcoal ensures even grilling and rich flavor in your grilled meats.

Happy grilling!