After cooking your steak, resist the urge to cut into it right away! Letting your steak rest for 5–10 minutes allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a tender and juicy bite. If you slice too soon, the flavorful juices will run out onto your plate instead of staying in the steak.
How to do it:
- Remove the steak from heat and place it on a cutting board.
- Tent it loosely with foil.
- Wait at least 5 minutes for thinner cuts, or up to 10 minutes for thicker steaks.
- Slice and serve!
This simple step makes a big difference in flavor and texture, whether you’re grilling, pan-searing, or broiling.