When to Season Steak
Here’s the part most people mess up: they slice into the steak immediately. Calm down, Rambo. Let it rest for five minutes under a loose foil tent. This lets the juices redistribute instead of flooding your cutting board like a broken water main.
Seasoning isn’t just about the outside. It’s about having a juicy, well-seasoned bite from edge to edge. Resting is the quiet hero that makes all your earlier decisions pay off.
Final Word: Trust Your Gut
Look, we can debate this until the cows come home (pun intended). But in the end, you know your steak. If you like it salty, salt it more. If you forget to season until the last second, it’s okay—the steak police aren’t coming for you.
So go ahead. Season it early if you can, late if you must, and always add a little extra pepper after the flip. Your steak will be delicious, your kitchen will smell amazing, and you’ll feel like a genius. And really, isn’t that what cooking is all about?