A professional chef has shared his ultimate technique for cooking steak to achieve a restaurant-quality result. Culinary instructor Frank Proto's viral YouTube tutorial, which has amassed over two million views, demonstrates how to transform what he calls 'sad, grey, flabby' meat into perfectly cooked steak.
The Two Crucial Secrets
Proto insists that 'patience is key' and emphasises proper seasoning as one of the two crucial secrets. He strongly advises against using table salt, describing it as 'horrible' and 'too salty'. Instead, he recommends kosher salt, which can be found at artisan food shops or purchased online through retailers like Amazon.
The 'High Sprinkle' Technique
Proto's technique involves seasoning from a height to ensure even distribution. He told viewers: 'When I season higher, I get a better dispersion of the pepper.' The chef advocates for a minimalist approach, using only salt and light pepper. He explained: 'I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to seasoning my steak... I spent the money on the steak, I want to taste the meat.'
Viewers have praised the tutorial, with one commenting: 'This is the best steak cooking tutorial! Thank you!' Another said the technique 'topped anything we did before'.
