Use Science to Cook the Perfect Steak!

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Cooking meat isn't an art-it's a science. And science doesn't lie. It's time to learn how to cook the perfect steak.
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I wanted to learn how to cook a steak in 2020 after a lot of time stuck at home-but everywhere I looked provided conflicting information to reasonable questions. Questions like: What pan temperature? What oils? How often to flip the steak? Should I baste it? What about tempering? Sous vide or reverse sear? Plain old skillet? Cast iron or not? The questions were infinite.
After hundreds of hours of scouring through cookbooks and textbooks, cooking dozens of steaks, and losing half my hair, I've found it! I've found the secret to cooking the perfect steak-every time-using science.
Sources
Lanchester, J. (2011, March 14). Incredible edibles. The New Yorker. snazzy.fm/tj
López-Alt, J. K. (n.d.). Reverse-seared steak recipe. Serious Eats. snazzy.fm/TP
Macharáčková, B. (2021). Cooking loss in retail beef cuts: The effect of muscle type, sex, ageing, pH, salt and cooking method. Meat science, 171, 108270. snazzy.fm/QL
Myhrvold, N. (2021). Modernist cuisine. The Cooking Lab. snazzy.fm/Jk
Wikimedia Foundation. (2023, September 20). Maillard reaction. Wikipedia. snazzy.fm/Uo
Young, C. (2023, March 28). This Makes Your Steak 30% Juicier!. KZfaq. snazzy.fm/Jz
Young, C. (2022, July 1). Why Flip your steak every 30 seconds?. KZfaq. snazzy.fm/JQ
0:00 Cooking is a science
0:25 The secret to steak is water
2:06 Biggest misconception about cooking meat
2:58 Sponsor: ANKER SOLIX F3800
4:53 Experiment: cooking two steaks at different temperatures
6:48 Why I don't use the reverse sear or sous vide on steak
9:07 How to scientifically cook the perfect steak in 15 minutes
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@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

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@jezusrvd 7 ай бұрын

Yep, as a chef who’s gone to culinary school and worked in the industry for over a decade, you are spot on w this.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words-and from an expert!

@joep1984 7 ай бұрын

I've never wanted a steak at 7am MORE than after watching this video. Thanks, Quinn! 🥩

@smohan123 7 ай бұрын

This

@TekGeekHD 7 ай бұрын

He's finally done it. The beard finally reached the point where Quinn became a steak-tuber.

@1988Logge 7 ай бұрын

Now all that's missing is a James beard award to complete the whole thing.... 🧔😆

@Jim777PS3 7 ай бұрын

Quinn you never fail to impress, I barely eat steak, I dont care about a whole home power solution that costs 2 grand, nothing in this video is for me. And yet I watched the whole thing enraptured, I dont know how you do it but now I want to become a steak chef.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. 🤗

@ConorORegan 7 ай бұрын

This is the video we didn’t know we wanted but the video we needed

@doctormac123 7 ай бұрын

This is fantastic, I’d never thought I’d see a tech KZfaqs cover my favourite food 🥩🥩. I love the scope of this channel Quinn. I use lard or beef dripping (tallow) as my cooking oil or butter. I hate seed oils.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Lard is great-watch that smoke point though, it's pretty low.

@doctormac123 7 ай бұрын

@@snazzy Yeah of course, thanks for the video Quinn. 🙏

@invisi1407 7 ай бұрын

As a noob, what is the problem with seed oils?

@hardkombucha 7 ай бұрын

@@invisi1407 It is extremely unnatural. The oils did not exist in human diets years ago because it takes such a large quantity of seeds to produce.

@_sukuratchi 7 ай бұрын

Never thought I’d see a cooking video from you but thanks! Answered and demystified a lot about cooking steaks for me

@TLOE 7 ай бұрын

Quinn, as a long-time viewer of the channel I have no idea why I clicked on this video (I've been a vegetarian for 4+ years and never plan on cooking a steak in my life ever) but I did. And somehow you kept me along. That just speaks to your impressive presentation skills. Plus, I really like the scientific approach in your videos. Keep it up!

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@TLOE 7 ай бұрын

@@garrusvakarian8709 That's great to know, thanks!

@rolandsee 7 ай бұрын

Completely agree! Vegan for 7 years but I love cooking so I thought this will be great anyway in a Snazzy Style! Wasn’t disappointed!

@bp24964 7 ай бұрын

Wow… The algorithm actually showed me something uploaded a minute ago!

@VascoBreitenfeld 7 ай бұрын

Same here! First time I see one of his videos after uploading

@ThomasAlex 7 ай бұрын

Even though I dont cook much, the entire theory of water content getting boiled rather than heating the innards makes sense everytime I cook frozen stuff. Armed with this knowledge I will definitely pay more attention and be more careful and considerate (like proper defrosting) before cooking something. Would've probably never sought out this content, but since I was subscribed to you, I was like why not. Thanks Quinn!

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

A difference it makes indeed! Thanks dude!!

@LeChyffre 7 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your tech (and especially audio) videos because you actually know what you’re talking about and/or have properly researched the subject you’re talking about. I realise now that it’s not the tech that makes me come back to your channel but your style of presentation and well-researched script. Thanks for the great videos, this was very entertaining and got me interested in cooking steak!

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Cheers!!

@kiwidoesthemath3944 7 ай бұрын

Never thought that I would be learning how to optimally cook steak from a tech KZfaqr 💀

@whaletrain7070 7 ай бұрын

Sadly the channel is slowly turning into Linus Tech Tips - more about gimicky non-tech products that suddenly need to be 'techy' and awful to review anything that isn't directly tech i.e cars and now cooking equipment. Gordan Ramsey, eat your heart out.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

⁠@@whaletrain7070Try actually watching the video before commenting something rude and incorrect.

@whaletrain7070 7 ай бұрын

@@snazzy Funny enough, I did do that before commenting and rude as it may be, there's some truth in there. You're not a food scientist - you're a tech reviewer. You review phones, tablets, laptops etc. amazingly well. It's like Pierre White reviewing an iPhone - it just doesn't happen. Stick to what you know Quinn.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

⁠@@whaletrain7070Interesting comment because I’m not a tech reviewer and haven’t been in years. I’ve published like 2 reviews in 2023. This is a subject that has absolutely taken over almost all of my interest and free time in the last 2 years. I’ve read countless articles, scientific papers, and books. I’ve cooked dozens of steaks under extremely controlled conditions and repeated them to get data I share here. I’m not a food scientist, but does that disqualify me from learning and sharing that which I’ve learned? Please, identify where this video has led you astray or produced incorrect information. Because I’ve vetted this video probably more than anything else I’ve ever published in my life.

@whaletrain7070 7 ай бұрын

@@snazzy My point on being a 'tech reviewer' was probably too narrow, you're right. What I meant was that you predominantly do tech videos well compared to most out there - infact, really well. This is no exception, the video is well made but I don't feel this is Snazzy Labs. If I want a follow up on the latest WWDC, I know that Snazzy does this to a T and really well polished. I'm certainly not disputing the factuality of the information in the video but if I wanted food science or the perfect-ness of cooking a steak I'd go to Adam Ragusea, you see what I'm saying? As a long term follower, the thing I'd hate to see is this channel turn into a multipurpose channel of sorts.

@TechWithBrett 7 ай бұрын

Boy this was helpful! We have been trying so many different methods and never been satisfied with the results. I can't wait to try this.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Excited to hear your results! Thanks for watching, dude.

@MysteryMii 7 ай бұрын

Damn this channel sure is something, one minute I’m watching a video on the best iPhone Shortcuts automations and the next I’m watching a video on how to properly cook steak.

@Trashinated 7 ай бұрын

Seeing Quinn doing a deep analysis on cooking steak is pretty satisfying.

@jakekatzsound 7 ай бұрын

The main reason I’ve always respected and looked to Kenji is his ability to integrate science with the art of cooking. Really great job here, Quinn. I appreciate it and will definitely be giving this methodology a try.

@Danielddiniz 7 ай бұрын

Now you’re a cooker? Quinn you don’t stop amazing us!😅

@bengardner6023 7 ай бұрын

That pan cut in half is the coolest part of this video!!

@lampree 7 ай бұрын

I love that you make videos on whatever brings you joy. Now I'm going down the cooking rabbit hole...

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!! ❤

@evanractivand 7 ай бұрын

I stand by the reverse sear method, gives me the best results (as long as you're using a decently thick cut). Simply season the steak with salt for at least 2 hours before (ideally overnight) uncovered in the fridge. The salt and cool air draws the moisture out and results in a beautifully crusted exterior and a nice browning with the Maillard reaction when you sear it. About 30-60 mins before cooking I leave it out to get to room temp before putting it in the oven, resting for ~10 mins once it hits about 45 Celsius. Then get my cast iron pan searing hot with grapeseed oil, then sear the steak for 30-60s max each side with a bit of rosemary and garlic butter, then rest again for another 10 mins or so. Never let me down yet!

@airplaneian 7 ай бұрын

Fun fact: light olive oil has a higher smoke point than some "neutral" oils (like avocado oil!). Since I like the flavor, I keep both on hand for different uses.

@GLayne 7 ай бұрын

Wow, a cooking video from this channel and it’s fantastically informative!? Thank you!

@ThisIsTechToday 7 ай бұрын

This is a good reason to cut a pan in half. I love this. Thanks for sharing your love of cooking steaks with us, haha.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

@abe6215 7 ай бұрын

More of this please! Love it!!

@mckidney1 7 ай бұрын

Props on adding sources!

@ArtyI 7 ай бұрын

Let him cook!

@TristanBurgener 7 ай бұрын

Great video, loved the outdoor setting too. Nice change of pace from the normal videos!

@denisg1208 7 ай бұрын

Actually nice when Tech KZfaqrs don’t just film in front of a colored wall but integrate their surroundings into the video. I have only seen this on MacAddress and Snazzy till now

@TeffySam 7 ай бұрын

Please don't be discouraged by KZfaq traction on this video. It was fantastic watching this and I would LOVE to see more! I am one of your subscribers who also avidly watches your tech videos. This one was as meticulously done as the others.

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.

@SpellStryker 7 ай бұрын

You should just teach youtube how to advertise, you got a whole interesting video, away from your usual topic, advertising a tech product, just perfection. I saw that coming and it was perfect. Great video!

@GabrielEvans 7 ай бұрын

I thought I’ve seen every video on steak (huge fan of Chris Young, Kenji, ChefSteps, Ethan, etc), but I always learn something from you, Quinn. The butter tip at the end is a top notch idea to rewarm the steak before serving without drying it out!

@thatocelot879 7 ай бұрын

This seems like simultaneously both the most and least Snazzy Labs video ever.

@JacobCothren 7 ай бұрын

I can see the passion exuded from this video. I am gonna have to try this for myself. I REALLY enjoyed this content and hope you aren’t discouraged from making more stuff like this just because the algorithm isn’t keen on it yet.

@TheRealBOBlibob 7 ай бұрын

They should use this example in thermo dynamics classes

@chriscardoso 7 ай бұрын

I have never once searched for a video on steaks but I was thoroughly engaged in this video from start to finish. Great content, Quinn!

@cristiansalinas1996 7 ай бұрын

This is the video that I didn’t know I needed, thank you!

@jauffins 7 ай бұрын

once again I am delighted by your original ideas and delivery, Quinn.

@BehradDavoudi 7 ай бұрын

i loved this video sooo much! thanks quinn for doing new and fresh things

@xichen1565 7 ай бұрын

my go-to method: dry brine, high smoke point oil, crazy thick crust, thick cut

@moxmixmax 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the advices! I assume that turning steaks often also applies to propane bbq cooking, but it seems different enough from a pan. Will try it for sure.

@bburron 7 ай бұрын

Bro I didn’t expect to see this kind of content, but I’m here for it. Amazing work!

@invisi1407 7 ай бұрын

This was a genuinely amazing video, thanks!

@LoLStaticX 7 ай бұрын

Versatility is the word in this channel. Great content!

@humphshumphs 7 ай бұрын

Have to say that whilst not your normal sort of video, it was bloody brilliant and I will take some of the ideas you have given us and try them next time I cook steak 👍

@guitaripod 7 ай бұрын

This is genuinely helpful. I've been using an airfryer due to fucking up this process with a stove and pan.

@grproteus 7 ай бұрын

loved this video, keep em coming!

@Apolluna 7 ай бұрын

I had started using sous vide and was not seeing that great of an improvement so I'm glad your video agrees. I've always ignored the wait before flipping rule but thought I was just being dumb. Glad you proved it's wrong. Going to try waiting on using butter until the end and switch from olive oil to avocado oil. Thank you for this video!

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like your technique was already spot on! Sous vide definitely has its place for tougher cuts but for good steaks, nah. Thanks.

@nickouellette1 3 ай бұрын

I've tried all of these at different times over the years. I stopped sous vide b/c it takes awhile and exposes the meat to plastic, and I think your method is great but just takes too much time / prep for day to day cooking. I've found that the easiest by far is to reverse sear using bluetooth temp thermometers to monitor the internal temp Then just remove and sear for 1-2 mins per side, preheat the pan when the steaks are almost ready to be taken out of oven Use a cheap temperature gun to monitor pan temperature and make sure it's in the 300s before you sear the steak to get the Maillard reaction Use grass fed tallow or ghee -- both have a high smoke point and are more stable and healthier than the oils you mention Actual cooking time (not including the 10-30 mins the steak is in the oven) is 5-10 mins

@Darx97 7 ай бұрын

great video, i always avoided doing stakes because i was scared ill mess up and waste food but after watching this video ill finally give it a try

@Danny.._ 7 ай бұрын

i didn't expect this video on this channel, but i sure appreciate it!

@enzocardeal 7 ай бұрын

I feel like I can watch any type of content you make. Keep it up the good work man!

@TinkerTry 7 ай бұрын

Great work here, and I actually didn’t mind this ad. Well done! (the video, not the steak)

@d3xbot 7 ай бұрын

Honestly, I'm not even a "steak guy" but this is really cool. Kudos for, imo, nailing a video that's outside your normal KZfaq niche.

@cbunn81 7 ай бұрын

A good extra virgin olive oil will have a smoke point over 400°F, so it's fine for this purpose. Which is good if it's difficult to find fancier oils where you live.

@JayKatalbas 7 ай бұрын

Damn, Quinn always surprises with his vids. Keep it up man!

@aNatural_ 7 ай бұрын

Did a tech tuber just benchmark cooking methods? I'm here for it.

@dylanguerrero8053 7 ай бұрын

Hot Pan > Sear > 3min per side > rest. Perfect steak EVERY TIME

@andrewcheng1998 6 ай бұрын

- sous vide and reverse searing takes passive cook time ie it is free time for cooking sides or setting up camera for video. It takes less time than it sounds if one plans ahead. -they also pretty consistent so even in a bad weekday night you could get, maybe not perfect, but decent steak -basting is low(er) temperature cooking after searing, the main purpose is to bring center up to temperature but it also make crust look nicer -put steak in room temp water for 15mins and complain reverse searing take too much time lol

@maxherman11 7 ай бұрын

Okay hear me out… New channel, call it Snazzy Cooking, I want to see more of this!

@whatsthedileo 7 ай бұрын

I like that butter trick at the end. I was always worried about burning the butter.

@BerkKara 7 ай бұрын

will try it

@Evan-inc. 7 ай бұрын

Why does it say not sponsored, but then say "thanks to today's sponsor" in the middle of the video? A great video though!

@JeffLange1 7 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this, great work! I also learned things without feeling like I had to try and focus. You have such great presentation and writing skills.

@SamRiesgo 7 ай бұрын

I LOVED this!!! this is insane content!!

@christian104 7 ай бұрын

Okay, that cut away pan is freaking cool.

@alexcohenza 7 ай бұрын

Love the diversity of your channel lately! ❤

@trevormcmahan4415 7 ай бұрын

Great vid! Love that you can tell you’re so passionate about this one!

@Fransanny57 7 ай бұрын

This video reminds me of Good Eats by Alton Brown and I love it. Great video Quinn!

@isaactaylor6786 7 ай бұрын

Can't believe Kenji is being ref'd in a Snazzy Labs vid. The man's reach is impeccable

@ngordonmd 7 ай бұрын

I really hope this is the beginning of more cooking relating videos! Love your normally meticulous and well thought out approach to tech applied to cooking. Though technically that’s not sous vide. If it’s not under vacuum first it’s just “low temperature” or immersion circulation cooking 😊

@MrLoipurz 7 ай бұрын

It’s 10 pm here and I don’t know where to buy steak at this hour. Thanks Quinn

@AdamSchoales 7 ай бұрын

Great video, but honestly the real secret is kind of glossed over here and it's: probe thermometer. I struggled with steaks for years, whether it was regular cooking, reverse sear, BBQ, whatever. They were always either over or under done. Then I finally got a proper probe thermometer and now my steaks are perfectly cooked every time. I sear in a cast iron skillet for like 2-3 minutes until I have a nice crust, toss it into a 350º oven fitted with my probe thermometer (the oven itself has a built in probe system). Once the steak gets to 126-127 degrees I pull it out, let it rest for ten minutes, and it's good to go.

@Zachrdoodle 7 ай бұрын

This is by far the best steak video I’ve ever watched, I LOVE the science to back up each part. It’s way easier to trust than a celebrity saying “trust me bro”

@guitaripod 7 ай бұрын

I love the fact that you even made this video with all the tech edits

@mcd5082 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video Quinn

@Felix_EN 7 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new kitchen and fridge!

@christophervankammen8340 6 ай бұрын

Seriously how do you keep me entertained for an entire video about how to cook stake I love both how to make a great stake and the science to keep us wanting to pay attention to more!

@7eis 7 ай бұрын

At 0% efficiency loss the 3.8kWh powerbank can power the equipment for 1.28hours at these power uses: 16002 induction cooktop 700w lights 10w refrigerator 650w Sous vide Not bad, but won't replace the gas/coal grill in larger/catering scenarios.

@PatrickDunn13078 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I learned a bit too.

@jaredgillespie3278 7 ай бұрын

When I grill NY Strip or Sirloin steak I first grill at 225 degrees until internal tempature reaches 135 degrees, then I crank the grill up to 550 degrees and sear on both sides for 3 minutes. And it turns out AMAZING

@Teddy-vs5rw 7 ай бұрын

I have this from Serious Eats, but I always salt my steak and leave it in the fridge on a wire rack for a day or more, with chicken too. I find that the crust develops quicker and is crunchier than not doing it this way.

@zarathoestranl 7 ай бұрын

This is maybe the best product placing I have seen this year

@connorgoosen2468 7 ай бұрын

I was surprised to see a cooking video from you pop up on my suggestions. I wasn't surprised that it was absolute quality! Does this mean that you're going to do a collab with Adam Ragusea?

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

I’d love to do something with Adam someday!

@adsmith_ 7 ай бұрын

Ahh a man who acknowledges those who avoid seed oils. Thank you fine sir! A video well done Quinn!

@DoubleCTech 7 ай бұрын

I honestly thought this video was going to be about another smart oven. This was so much better and I am definitely going to give this method a try.

@Archetapp 7 ай бұрын

Great video!

@QualifiedN3rd 7 ай бұрын

So Quinn out here making cooking videos now? This was a great video Quinn! Very well done.. as usual with your videos.

@t0t0ii 7 ай бұрын

I did not expect to learn to prepare a steak this morning

@JustinSulak 7 ай бұрын

KZfaq kept shoving this on my feed and I wasn’t that interested at first, but I’ve walked away happy! Great video!

@Tylerw9621 7 ай бұрын

Incredible video, love how your channel can cover all sorts of topics. Next needs to be electric mowers :)

@willfancher9775 7 ай бұрын

Why the hell does KZfaq literally never put Snazzy's awesome videos on my home page, even though I literally watch every one of them all the way through (sometimes multiple times), and even have the notification bell enabled for this channel precisely because it wasn't ever reaching my home page?

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

😔

@Coads123 7 ай бұрын

I usually do the reverse sear with a butter baste, but I may give your method a try. Seems simple enough, and if it gets a good result it’ll save me like half an hour

@yellowdrangon 7 ай бұрын

The Video I didn't Know I needed!

@vardhanreddy6039 7 ай бұрын

Quinn what a great video. Thank you. Love this channel

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Thank YOU!

@thesaurness2616 7 ай бұрын

No other has been right on cue as this one. I saw it exactly at the time when I was about start making my steak.

@theLEFTY15 7 ай бұрын

One of your best videos! Using tech, to work smarter not harder.

@tuckfuddyduddy 7 ай бұрын

From Snazzy Labs to Snazzy Kitchen real quick.

@mathewkeller89 7 ай бұрын

This was the perfect video for me! Lately I’ve been cooking a butter basted ribeye each week and following a very similar process to you. I’m excited to try cooking in a different oil and pouring butter on at the end rather than basting and see if I get an improved result. One question, I’ve always seasoned my steak while it’s resting on the counter prior to cooking. Is there any reason not to season the steak earlier before cooking?

@snazzy 7 ай бұрын

Nah. Lots will recommend much before so the salt penetrates the meat (and it does if you do it a whole 12 hours before), but I find the results are of negligible import and it isn’t worth the hassle.

@mathewkeller89 7 ай бұрын

@@snazzy thanks will definitely try it your way!

@pawelsaracen 7 ай бұрын

Agree! Always take steaks out of fridge 3h before cooking

@Chronos5618 7 ай бұрын

Honestly, this is a really great video- well researched, well edited, and really interesting. I can speak from experience that I've made a lot of the mistakes Quinn identified, and his fixes are spot on. As a side note, I very nearly didn't watch this. Whenever I see a KZfaqr post a seemingly random video, I assume it will be some fancy video advert with little value. While this had a sponsor, it was really well integrated, appropriate, and didn't colour the topic. This video deserves way more views than it's getting.