Happy 4th of JulyFlip Early, Flip Often

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The discussion centers on grilling techniques, specifically the frequency of flipping meat while cooking. Participants share their preferences, with one emphasizing a quick sear on each side—flipping every four to five minutes, or even every two to three minutes depending on circumstances. There is a consensus that flipping should be minimal to avoid overcooking, as prolonged cooking on one side can lead to excessive juice loss and undesired doneness. The preference for less cooked meat is highlighted, with one participant noting that they prefer their steak almost raw. The conversation also hints at a desire for expert opinions, referencing Alton Brown's grilling advice.
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"So you flip every four or five minutes. Sometimes I flip every two or three, depending on what else I'm doing"



http://www.robertkbrown.com/2002/05/31/everything_you_thought_you_knew_about_grilling_is_wrong.html


Hope everyone has a great 4th.
 
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Bah, those rules don't work well for me. I put my steak on, let the first side get seared (just enough to leave the grill marks; usually this is the time it takes me to walk inside with the plate I carried the steak out on and get a clean one for the cooked food), flip it and sear the other side, and then take it off, it's done! With that guy's instructions, the meat would all be horribly overcooked! If you're leaving it on one side long enough for the juices to leak out toward the top, it's already too overcooked for me before you even flip it. (Yeah, I tend to prefer almost raw food.)
 
Moonbear said:
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It pains me to say it, but she's right, you know.
 
Yep, sear it on one side, flip, sear the other side and it's done. If someone tells me they it more done, I just cook it a bit longer before I flip, but it only gets flipped once.

I wonder what Alton Brown has to say.
 
Moonbear said:
(Yeah, I tend to prefer almost raw food.)
ah, Finally a real woman.
 
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