For Steaks Cooked To Perfection Every Time, Try The 3-3-2-2 Rule - Chowhound

Zoe Xu/Getty Images You can aim for a specific recipe, a certain flake salt, and the perfect herb complement (along with a butter bath), but don't let anyone tell you otherwise: the most crucial science behind searing or grilling a perfect steak is the Maillard reaction. Simply put, that means "browning" or, technically, the blending of the sugars and amino acids in the meat under high heat. That crust gained…