Originally Posted by Pablo:
I continue my obsession with Top Sirloin. 17 bucks for that big chunk and it was amazing with a little manipulation
Man that is some perfectly done sirloin, pink and juicy looking A+... its hard to pull that off with sirloin because of how lean it is
Its Taco Saturday here, hit up the local food truck for three carne asada street tacos plus rice and beans for just $11 plus tip for lunch... and tonight is American style beef tacos with Aldi mex cheese blend, minced onion, tomato, lettuce, and sour [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
Man that is some perfectly done sirloin, pink and juicy looking A+... its hard to pull that off with sirloin because of how lean it is
Its Taco Saturday here, hit up the local food truck for three carne asada street tacos plus rice and beans for just $11 plus tip for lunch... and tonight is American style beef tacos with Aldi mex cheese blend, minced onion, tomato, lettuce, and sour
I'm gonna do taco salad tomorrow night or monday night I'm pretty sure. Same rotation with a little lettuce. Always hits the spot. [Reply]
I don't think I can pick one place I've eaten at in the last 10 years that hasn't gotten worse. Quality down, service down. Such a disappointment. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Please provide the trick with top sirloin. It's cheap and useful but I don't think I do it well unless I marinade it in something.
You're already doing it the right way. But just blade tenderizing or poking with a fork then doing Allegro and garlic for a marinade is the first part. If nothing else you've gotta tenderize and salt them a while.
I changed my process a little this time and it was perfection. I patted dry, left out at room temp for an hour. Salted and used some avo oil to sear over direct high heat for about 4 mins a side. Then moved over to indirect heat and let finish with a probe until it hits 120. Took another 15 mins. Tented and rested with butter for probably 45 mins honestly because I got busy.
Mostly my mind wants to cook a "steak" like a steak. Direct high heat with flipping constantly. Tent and rest 15 mins and you're good to go with typical cuts. These top sirloins are cut so thick and they're so lean I think the hot sear then indirect finish with much longer resting time made all of the difference in the world. And they need to sit out a while to not be cold in the center when they get on the grill. And that 120 mark is important as well. I don't think these are very forgiving cuts when you let them run up into the high 120s or 130 degrees [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Please provide the trick with top sirloin. It's cheap and useful but I don't think I do it well unless I marinade it in something.
Originally Posted by Pablo:
You're already doing it the right way. But just blade tenderizing or poking with a fork then doing Allegro and garlic for a marinade is the first part. If nothing else you've gotta tenderize and salt them a while.
I changed my process a little this time and it was perfection. I patted dry, left out at room temp for an hour. Salted and used some avo oil to sear over direct high heat for about 4 mins a side. Then moved over to indirect heat and let finish with a probe until it hits 120. Took another 15 mins. Tented and rested with butter for probably 45 mins honestly because I got busy.
Mostly my mind wants to cook a "steak" like a steak. Direct high heat with flipping constantly. Tent and rest 15 mins and you're good to go with typical cuts. These top sirloins are cut so thick and they're so lean I think the hot sear then indirect finish with much longer resting time made all of the difference in the world. And they need to sit out a while to not be cold in the center when they get on the grill.
Great job, but now you've got me thinking Sous Vide too. Four+ hours at 120, then a quick sear sounds like a rainy day project. [Reply]
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
Great job, but now you've got me thinking Sous Vide too. Four+ hours at 120, then a quick sear sounds like a rainy day project.
Do it and report back.
I will also say I've got some thick cuts from hyvee butcher case in these runs. Usually like 10/lb. I don't know how well my specific method works with thinner ones but I'll figure it out lol [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pablo:
Do it and report back.
I will also say I've got some thick cuts from hyvee butcher case in these runs. Usually like 10/lb. I don't know how well my specific method works with thinner ones but I'll figure it out lol
Will do. I'm going to be traveling quite a bit in the coming months (life is good!!!), but hopefully I'll have time between trips to spend some time grilling.. [Reply]
