What Are the Best Tips for Cooking T-Bone Steak?

Cooking T-bone steak is an easy process requiring simple ingredients and equipment. To make beef tender and flavorful, it can be marinated before cooking. When cooking T-bone steak on a grill, adding wood chips will give the meat a smoky flavor. A steak that is 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) thick should be grilled or broiled for about 15 minutes. Thicker steaks will have a longer cooking time, while thinner steaks will have a shorter cooking time. Someone who likes his steak rare or medium-rare might shave two to four minutes off of the cooking time but, for safety reasons, make sure the steak reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F (about 63°C).

Marinating the meat before cooking T-bone steak will make it more flavorful, moist and tender. There are many marinade recipes for T-bone steak, and most include some kind of acidic liquid like vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, or wine. Other ingredients typically found in T-bone steak marinades include chopped garlic, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and basil. Steak marinades that have already been prepared are also available commercially. For the best results, a T-bone should be marinated for the full recommended marinating time. Place the steak in a plastic bag along with the marinade, and place it in a refrigerator until it’s time to put the steak on the grill or in the oven.

One of the most popular methods for cooking T-bone steak is to grill it. Grilling T-bone steak is a simple process requiring only a gas, electric or charcoal grill, a meat thermometer to make sure the meat is cooked thoroughly enough to be safe to eat, and something to flip the steak when recommended, like a pair of cooking tongs. To give the t-bone a smoky flavor, add wood chips to the grill. Different wood chips will affect the flavor in different ways, and finding out which one an individual likes best is a matter of trial and error. Hickory and mesquite wood chips are popular choices, but many prefer the flavors provided by other types of wood chips.

Many people prefer cooking T-bone steak in the oven using the broiler, especially when the weather isn't ideal for grilling outside. Whether broiled or grilled, a T-bone steak should be served as soon as possible after cooking because it will almost immediately start to dry out, though keeping the steak covered until it is time to serve will help it retain its moisture longer.