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I'm not a fan of grilling meat, since that tends to dry it…

“I'm not a fan of grilling meat, since that tends to dry it out, and I find grill marks leave a bitter taste. A good steak house will offer different options for preparation, and I would ask them to broil or pan-roast the steak and finish it with butter. It ends up a dark chocolate color and stays…” quote by Tom Colicchio
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“I'm not a fan of grilling meat, since that tends to dry it out, and I find grill marks leave a bitter taste. A good steak house will offer different options for preparation, and I would ask them to broil or pan-roast the steak and finish it with butter. It ends up a dark chocolate color and stays very juicy.”

Tom Colicchio

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Advice on cooking steak to avoid dryness, recommending broiling or pan‑roasting with butter for a juicy, dark‑chocolate finish.

In simple terms: Cook steak gently with butter for juiciness.

Key Takeaway

Use gentle heat and butter.

Themes

cooking technique food safety flavor steak

Mood

practical informative

Type

instructional culinary

When to use this quote

  • home cooking
  • restaurant ordering

Key Concepts

broiling pan‑roasting butter finishing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steak cut do you prefer?
  • How do you balance flavor and texture?
A Different Perspective

Technique may not suit all cuts.

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