Give It A Rest

MacGyver Style Cooling Rack

One of the most common bits of advice that you can cull from the avalanche of cooking shows is to let a steak rest. You can take all the rubs, marinades, special grilling methods, thermometers and so on...toss them out the window. If you don't let your meat rest, you are going to end up with all the juices that you worked so hard to flavor and develop on the cutting board. Invest in a wire cookie rack, take a few skewers and make your own (see photo), lay it on top of your grandmother's scolobasta or just sit it on a plate for a while. The steak will reabsorb the juices, delivering the dining experience you intended when you spent your money on a quality piece of meat. Especially in dry aged steaks, where the meat is dehydrated from the aging process, it is critical to retain as much of the remaining moisture in the steak.