Anyone who knows me is aware of my love for big, bold flavors, often accompanied by a lot of spiciness; however, the flavor must go beyond just being intensely hot. This is why I adore jerk seasoning, which has both a lot of heat and a ton of bold flavors. I don’t eat anything with ghost pepper extract on it just to turn my mouth into a flame thrower.
One thing to keep in mind is that blackened steak should not be attempted inside unless you have a large enough industrial vent hood over your stove to accommodate a Dodge because it may result in a significant amount of smoke.
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Ingredients:
- 1¼ tsp. (23g) salt
- ½ Tbsp. (3.5g) paprika
- ½ tsp. (1.6g) garlic powder
- ½ tsp. (0.9g) cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. (2.3g) white or black pepper, or mix of both
- ¼ tsp. (0.4g) ground thyme
- ¼ tsp. (0.5g) oregano
- ¼ tsp. (0.5g) celery seed
Instruction:
- Choose New York strip steaks or rib eye steaks. You want to use these lean cuts because they will cook evenly and blacken well. Choose steaks that are about ¾-inch (2cm) thick.
- Defrost the steaks completely in the refrigerator overnight. Do not defrost them in the microwave, or you will ruin the process of blackening them.
- Mix up your Cajun rub. You can simply buy Cajun seasoning and coat each side of steak with ¾ tsp. (approximately 1.4g) of the seasoning, or you can make your own. To make the rub yourself, whisk together the ingredients listed above and apply them to your steak.
- Let the steak come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
FAQ
How do you blacken steak?
It might not sound appetizing at first, but this is one cooking technique you shouldn’t knock until you try it. Basically, blackening a steak involves searing the steak over very high heat in a cast iron skillet to give it an almost-burnt outer crust, but a tender, just-right internal cook.
How do you blacken steak on a gas grill?
The basic technique is as follows: season the chicken or fish with kosher salt and black pepper all over. brush the protein with melted butter all over. rub the protein with a spice blend until it is completely coated. grill the protein over indirect heat or pan-sear the protein over medium until it is cooked and crusted dark brown.
How do you get a black crust on a steak?
The basic technique is as follows: season the chicken or fish with kosher salt and black pepper all over. brush the protein with melted butter all over. rub the protein with a spice blend until it is completely coated. grill the protein over indirect heat or pan-sear the protein over medium until it is cooked and crusted dark brown.
How do you blacken meat?
The basic technique is as follows: season the chicken or fish with kosher salt and black pepper all over. brush the protein with melted butter all over. rub the protein with a spice blend until it is completely coated. grill the protein over indirect heat or pan-sear the protein over medium until it is cooked and crusted dark brown.