How to Grill a Steak on a Gas BBQ
Steak is a versatile meat however, grilling on a gas BBQ can be difficult – especially if you don’t have any experience. One of the biggest mistakes you can make while using a propane grill is not applying water to the steak and using high, or even ultra-high, heat. Meat flavors are preserved when they are cooked slowly and on low heat.
Items you will need:
- Spray bottle
- Water
- Meat thermometer
- Turn the propane on for the grill.
- Wait until the gas BBG is hot before putting your steaks on to grill.
- Turn your grill on low for ¼ inch steaks, medium for ½ inch steaks and medium-high for one inch or larger steaks.
- Time each steak on the grill according to thickness and heat. A ¼ inch steak on low heat should take 5 minutes to reach 125 degrees with a warm, red center – this is considered raw. A one inch steak should take 15 minutes to reach 160 degrees, otherwise known as well done.
- Flip your steaks every 2 minutes to make sure that both sides are evenly cooked.
- Spray the top of the steak with water before you flip it. This will prevent the steak from drying out and sticking to the grill and it will help retain the juices for better flavor.
- Record the temperature of the inside of the steak to gauge how well cooked it is – insert the meat thermometer into the center of the steak for an accurate reading. Steak is considered raw if the center is 125 degrees or less, and should not be consumed until it has been cooked more thoroughly.
Tips:
All steaks should be thawed out completely before you cook them on your grill. Additionally, you should take the time to season and marinate the meat before you begin grilling the steaks on a gas BBQ. Take your time when you grill – you will taste the difference when you do a rush job, and it won’t taste very good.