Particularly tasty, entrecôte is very popular with meat lovers. Find out how to cook successfully.
First of all, remember to take the meat out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour before cooking it to bring it back to temperature and avoid thermal shock. You are then free to cook it on the barbecue, in the pan or even in the oven. Follow the leader !
Heat a large skillet. No need to add fat, because the fat surrounding the meat will nourish it by melting. Sear the steak for 1 minute on each side to create a nice crust (this is the famous “Maillard reaction” which brings a lot of flavor) then lower the heat and continue cooking, turning the steak from time to time, and until the desired degree of doneness. Remove from the heat, let it rest covered for a few minutes so that it absorbs cooking juices (this advice applies to all other cooking methods).
Cooking a prime rib in the oven
Do not put it directly in the oven without going through the step of 1st cooking in a pan, to create a golden crust. Once seared on both sides, place it in a large dish and bake at 180°C for a few minutesto finish cooking.
Cooking a steak on the barbecue
Make sure the embers are hot and sear the meat on the grill 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Prolong the cooking according to your taste. If you have a lidded barbecue, close it for best results.
Cooking a steak a la plancha
Same method! Sear the meat on the very hot griddle and continue cooking over a more moderate heat. You can first marinate the meat in a mixture of olive oil, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf.
Cook a prime rib according to the cooking points
It is not recommended to serve it.blue” because the inside may be cold. Serve it rare or medium rare.
Ideally, use a thermometer. If you want to serve the meat rare meatstop cooking when the temperature reaches 53°C at core. If you don’t have a thermometer, place your finger in contact with the meat. If there is slight resistance, it is bleeding. Do you prefer cooking? medium rare ? Continue cooking until it reaches 57°C at heart.
How to cook a matured steak?
The method is the same as with a classic entrecôte. Take out the meat and season it with salt in advance, then cook it over high heat on both sides to obtain a nice caramelization before continuing cooking over a lower heat.
What oil should I use to cook a rib steak?
Choose an oil that withstands high temperatures and with a rather neutral taste like sunflower or grapeseed oil. But nothing stops you from using olive oil if you like its flavor.
The ideal is to salt your steak on both sides before cooking. You can even “massage” the meat to penetrate the salt well. At the end of cooking, add a pinch of salt and pepper if necessary (it is not recommended to add pepper before cooking, as the pepper risks burning and making it bitter).
