How Do You Cook a Thick Steak on an Electric Grill? 

Can I cook a thick steak on an electric grill? Is a thick steak perfectly cooked on an electric grill?

Well, these are just a few questions many people ask when they think of grilling about 2-inch thick or extra thick steaks on an electric grill. The good news is that it’s possible.

Usually, the way you cook a steak depends on several factors, and among them is the thickness of a steak. For instance, how you grill a thick cut bone-in-ribeye cowboy steak is different from a 1-inch porterhouse steak.

Keep reading to learn how to cook a thick steak on a grill perfectly. 

How to Cook a Thick Steak on an Electric Grill 

Preparing a Steak for Grilling 

The first step before you start grilling is preparing your steak. 

Start by removing the thawed meat from the refrigerator and let it attain room temperature. It should take about 30-40 minutes 

Use paper towels to dry the excess moisture on the steak. 

Then season your steak. Seasoning differs depending on the cut you’ll be grilling and personal preference.

However, this process is quite significant as it enhances the flavor of your steak. Some people will go further to marinating the steak for hours to achieve a particular flavor. 

Get Your Grill Ready

You can rub your grill plate with some oil to enhance the non-stick surface. 

Then preheat your grill at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes. During this time, your steak will be resting and absorbing the spices. 

Once your electric grill is well heated, you will see some smoke. 

Time to Grill Your Steak

You want to achieve a medium cook on your thick steak. Therefore, you will use a two-temperature method and reverse searing. Thick steaks need extra cooking to achieve an even internal/center cooking of the steak. 

It entails cooking your steak at a lower heat at first to bring your steak to doneness gradually. Let it cook for about 10-12 minutes on each side before flipping the other side to cook.

However, in case your electric grill is designed with two skillets (top and bottom), you may cook for about 8-10 minutes to avoid burning the steak.

Additionally, if you’re cooking while your grill lid is closed, you’ll have to reduce the amount of time. 

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your food. You should attain about 145 degrees F of internal temperature. 

However, if you need your steak very well done, you may prolong the grilling time. 

A medium cook usually results in a light pink center and brown color on the outer parts of the steak.

Sear Your Steak 

Once a steak is cooked, sear it for about 2-4 minutes on each side. This process enhances the flavor of your grilled steak. Also, the steak will be juicer and well-cooked from the inside. 

Let Your Steak Cool Down 

Once your steak is ready, please remove it from the grill and transfer it to a chopping board or platter.

Switch off your electric grill. Fold it loosely with a foil and let it rest for the next 5-10 minutes before slicing to serve. 

It allows the cooking heat to pull juices into the meat. Therefore, the steak maintains a moistured and flavored condition. 

Conclusion 

There is no doubt that electric grills can cook thick steaks. However, they come in a wide range of designs; they have different features that might affect how long a particular grill cooks steaks. Therefore, take some time to find out more details about your electric grill. 

Additionally, you must maintain high temperatures of about 375-450 degrees F while grilling a steak. Do not forget to attain an internal temperature of 135-150 degrees F on your steak while grilling. 

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