Cooking the perfect steak involves careful attention, particularly during the resting phase. According to Chef Jonathan Bautista of Ember & Rye, the optimal resting time for steak is equal to the cooking time. This step is critical as it allows the juices, which are forced to the edges during cooking, to redistribute throughout the meat, improving flavor and texture. Skipping this step can result in a dry and tough steak, emphasizing the importance of patience in steak preparation.
The rule I go by, especially if you have the time, is resting your steak as long as it took you to cook it.
Resting your meat after cooking it seems like an inconsequential step to skip, but it can really make the difference between a decent steak and a spectacular one.
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