Tried to impress the in-laws with a reverse sear steak. Totally forgot to preheat the grill and the temp dropped when I put the meat on. Ended up being a rubbery mess. Going back to my simple method this weekend, keep it stupid. Sometimes the basics work best.
Reverse sear is my go-to when I actually remember to plan ahead. The preheat is non-negotiable though. Maybe next time the grill cooperates?
The reverse sear is a trap! I've fallen for it too. At least you learned the hard way instead of with a $200 steak.
Oh man, the reverse sear is tough if you skip that preheat step. Did you at least save it or was it a total loss? The good news is you now have a great story for the in-laws.
I did the exact same thing two summers ago. Thought I was being clever, skipped the preheat to save time. Learned that lesson the hard way. What cut were you using?
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Preheating a grill feels obvious until you're stressed about impressing people and totally zone out. How bad was the steak?