Buttermilk brined steak

Buttermilk brined and fried chicken is an excellent way to get tender and juicy chicken. But can you brine steak in it also.
If you know me, I had to try it. I bought the best steak I could find and did the test. You know what? Buttermilk brined steak works fantastic.

Prep Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Resting time 30 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, American Barbecue
Servings 4 people
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • steaks thumb thick
  • 500 ml buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika powder
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Mix the buttermilk with the rest of the ingredients and put in the steak. Let this brine in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Take the steak out of the buttermilk and lay it on a cooling rack. Pat it dry with some paper towel and let it air dry on the rack while you start your grill.
  • Make 2 zones on your grill and let the steak come to a temperature of around 52°C (126F) on the cooler side of the grill.
  • Take them out of the grill and let them rest while you let the temperature rise in the grill.
  • After 10 minutes of resting you sear the steak above direct heat for a nice crust.
  • Season with sea salt and dig in immediately.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 1906mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1084IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Grilled, Steak, Wagyu
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