Grilling New York Strip Steak: Key Temperatures
Martin
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For the steaks
- 2 NY strip steaks 1-1.5" thick
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
For the vegetables
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 1 Yellow squash
- 1 Zucchini
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Heat the grill on one side (regardless of cooking method).
Salt and pepper the steaks
Prepare the vegetables
Slice the squashes, halve the tomatoes.
Combine in a bowl with the minced garlic.
Add a good glug of olive oil and some salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper.
Toss to combine.
Cook the steaks
If cooking steaks via two-stage method:
Place the steaks on the grill in the indirect cooking zone and probe with a ChefAlarm. Set the High alarm to 100°F (38°C).
Once the alarm sounds, remove the probe and move the steaks to the hot side.
Cook about two minutes per side, checking the temperature with a Thermapen.
Pull the steaks from the heat 5–10°F (3–6°C) lower than your target temperature. (Medium-rare target temperature is 130–135°F [54–57°C].)
Rest the steaks for 5 minutes.
If cooking steaks over direct heat:
Place steaks on the hot side of the grill.
Let cook about 3 minutes per side, checking the temperature with a Thermapen. Keep turning the steaks every few minutes if not up to temp.
Remove from heat 5–10°F (3–6°C) lower than your target temperature.
Rest the steaks for 5 minutes.
Cook the vegetables
Place the sliced squashes and the tomatoes (skin side down) on the grill over direct heat.
Cook 1–2 minutes to get tasty grill marks on them.
Flip squashes and allow to cook another 1–2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve with steaks.