A few friends cooked the steak in a cast iron skillet, and by chance it turned out to be the perfect blue steak, which surprised Tiktok.
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At first glance, the big steak at the countertop at @meghan.abbott looks perfect in a video that has been viewed over 9 million times since it was posted in early April. However, once the knife enters and the center is revealed, the two women laugh at how completely raw it is.
“POV You are the only girl trying to cook steaks in cast iron for the first time,” reads the text overlay.
However, this saga has a third level. Yes, the steak is raw. However, viewers quickly pointed out the specific way that it actually turned out teeth After all, it’s perfect, if not what they expected.
“The fact that you made the perfect blue steak in an accident is hilarious,” @swaz.y wrote in the comment.
What is Blue Steak?
Simply put, the blue steak is essentially raw steak on the inside, but perfectly cooked on the outside. It is cooked to a slightly lower internal temperature than the steak served on rare. And it is usually cooked at a higher heat in a shorter time. That leads to the appearance of the crust being better, as seen in the video.
Achieving that juxtaposition is not an easy feat. So people were so impressed that @meghan.abbott and her friend were able to pull it off by mistake.
“The rich guy would pay $80 for that,” @Now_Viral said.
How do you cook steaks in a cast iron frying pan?
Most people probably don’t try to cook blue steaks at home. Still, you can try and error to get a more familiar level of donness like medium rare or well-made using a cast iron skillet.
There are many recipes to help you get a delicious end result. However, there are several important factors that tend to remain the same throughout.
First, by bringing the steak to room temperature, rather than cooking straight out of the fridge, you can make a big difference by allowing you to sit for 20-30 minutes. Several viewers theorized that this was probably a step that Tiktalker skipped.
“This 100% came in the bread, but the solids were still frozen,” joked @kaolo420.
Another useful tip involves cooking the steak and then letting the steak rest for 5-10 minutes. This will further increase the internal temperature without continuing to cook the crust. And you can use a meat thermometer to find out where it is. For example, a medium rare steak should be 130-135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Viewers share reactions and cooking tips
The video brought a big response on Tiktok. This means that, like the woman who posted it, being amused by the results means portraying people who want to share their experiences of figuring out how to cook steak.
“The pot seems hot. It’s not preheated with lava,” writes @Justshillbruh. “How did you get a perfect crust and a very raw interior? I was honestly impressed.”
“It’s not unusual, it’s legendary,” said @hectic358.
@Tim05311 said, “It looked so pure white at first, then I just started playing mu.”
@lexifawks provided this practical advice for the next attempt.
@meghan.abbott #fyp ♬Original Sound – Meghanmywaydown0wn
But if raw meat doesn’t suit you, how do you save a steak that’s already turned green? Here, viewers generally agreed
“Put it in the oven (cast iron) and do a little bit of it so that it’s the temp you want,” said @wheezybones.ttv.
Daily Dot contacted @Meghan.Abbott via Tiktok’s comments.
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