When Crust Is A Must: Cooking with the BBQ Brick
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Achieving the perfect crust on your meats is a grillmaster's dream, and the BBQ Brick is one tool that can elevate your grilling game. The Brick is great for smashing, pressing, and of course, all angles searing. Here's how to use this essential piece of equipment to achieve that mouthwatering, crispy outer layer while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Make the ultimate smash burgers or steaks and press your favorite chicken or chops for the ultimate crust. Because crust is a must!
1. Understanding the BBQ Brick
A BBQ brick is specially designed to smash, press and sear your favorite grillables. Whether you're working with a charcoal or gas grill, this brick can add that professional touch to your grilling technique. In this post we will focus on using the BBQ Brick to achieve the perfect crust on your steaks.
2. Preheating Is Key - But Just the Grill!
Start by letting your grill heat up thoroughly. This ensures that it will deliver consistent heat where you need it most. Once hot, place the BBQ Brick on the grill.
3. Positioning the Meat
For the perfect crust, and to eliminate flabby fat, your steak needs to be seared on all sides. Once it’s 75% done the traditional way, place your steak (or whatever you're grilling) up against the sides of the brick, to sear the untouched edges of the steak and fatcap. The heat from the Brick will also create a caramelized crust on the meat’s surface.
4. Timing
Time is of the essence when searing. Don't rush it. Let the meat sit undisturbed for around 2-3 minutes on each edge, ensuring a rich sear on all sides. Once you notice the crust forming, flip the meat to sear the other edges.
5. Resting the Meat
Once you’ve achieved perfect all angles sear on every side, remove the meat from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. This step ensures that the juices redistribute, giving you that ideal balance of texture and flavor.
Conclusion
Using a BBQ brick is an easy and effective way to master the perfect all angles sear every time. By allowing for even heat distribution across all surfaces of the steak and creating that coveted all angles crispy crust, it takes your grilling to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a backyard BBQ beginner, the BBQ brick is a simple tool that guarantees delicious, restaurant-quality results. Happy grilling!