a thick piece of steak on a wooden board
How To Grill Thick Steaks Without Burning Them

NEWS

By TONY COOPER
a rare slice of steak
There are a lot of possible mistakes when it comes to grilling, especially grilling thick cuts of beef. You may wonder how to get a good texture without burning your steak.
two steaks cooking on the grill
The secret lies in cooking thick steaks off to the side of the grill, away from your direct heat source. Grilling them with indirect heat will allow the steaks to cook slowly.
slices of steak on a table where a group of diners are feasting
Once they’re at your desired level of doneness, transfer them to a direct heat source to finish cooking. For this method, set up a direct heat and indirect heat spot on the grill.
two steaks cooking on the grill
The steak will be cooking in the indirect heat source for most of the time, and this will take longer as it’s cooking at a lower temperature, giving you more control.
steaks on the grill
As the meat approaches your desired doneness, move your steak to the direct heat source. This intense heat will caramelize the outer part of the steak and form a crust.