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ATK salt and corn starch rub a winner

JohnB
JohnB Posts: 183
in EggHead Forum
I would assume the phrase "Americas Test Kitchen" is anathema around here, but I do have to say their rub of equal parts cornstarch and salt on a steak is a real winner. Did it two nights in a row and the results were great.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    edited December 2013
    If you sear first, the only thing that will survive on steak is minerals, in other words salt. The corn starch will dry the surface, speeding the browning Maillard reaction.
    The other cook is chicken skin, benefiting from a starch or baking powder. 

    Steak two nights in a row - promotion? inheritance? lottery? 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    I love everything ATK/cooks illustrated. I believe it is well liked in these parts. Carry on!
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,435
    I love ATK & Cooks Illustrated - whats not to like?
    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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