Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Tonight, I had the most amazing steak ever. Thick, New York strip, medium-rare, local grass-finished and it was absolutely the most tender, butteriest steak I have ever had in my entire life. I cannot say enough about this steak; it was incredible.

It was also HUGE. Like, took up half my dinner plate huge, and thicker than my two hands pressed together. I have no idea how big it was in ounces, but needless to say, I was unable to finish it.

It's currently chillin' out in my fridge, taunting me with its awesomeness. I plan on reheating it for dinner tomorrow, and herein is the catch: I don't know how to reheat it!

I don't want to nuke it. That would be blasphemy, plus I'm worried it would change the texture and make it rubbery. I also don't want to sacrifice any of the pinkness in the middle, but I realize that might be a regrettable casualty of the reheating.

Can anyone tell me how to reheat a steak? I'm so embarrassed for not knowing how. I typically just eat my leftovers cold or zapped in the Nukeometer 2000, but you guys...this steak was perfection. I don't want to ruin it.

Any advice?

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Josh M · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-14 06:10:41Z UTC

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I warm a little coconut oil in a pan over medium heat then heat the steak on both sides just enough to make it hot to eat. Let the leftover steak sit out until it reaches room temperature. YMMV. I eat a lot of left over steak cold as well as the flavor of a perfectly cooked steak can never be recaptured ;)

answered Jul 14 2011 at 6:10

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Mmm cold steak. And I couldn't agree more. – thevansleaving Jul 14 2011 at 10:55

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If you let it sit long enough to get to room temperature, the reheating can be quick enough to not lose the pinkness inside. I sometimes just eat it at room temp. – Dave S. Jul 14 2011 at 15:39

Yes, I think cold is the best option, too. – Ambimorph Jul 14 2011 at 16:13

Thank you, Josh! I agree, the steak won't be as magical as it was last night, but I think with your suggestion, I can manage just fine with my leftovers. :D – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 19:59

Jan · Answer 2 · 2011-07-14 06:33:03Z UTC

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Put it to a zip loc bag, put the bag under water and squeeze out any air. Use a straw. Warm a large pot or cooler with 131F water (be sure the water is 131f at all times) and leave it there for 15-20mins. Ghetto sous vide. ;)

answered Jul 14 2011 at 6:33

Jan
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Wow, I've heard of sous vide. Never thought of creating a mini one like that. – Kathi Jul 14 2011 at 9:07

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+1 because you made me laugh and I'm cranky right now, and also because that's such a good idea! – Deborah105 Jul 14 2011 at 10:42

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Heres some information how to do it: momofukufor2.com/2010/04/… If the steak hasnt been cooled fast enough to safe temperature, its propably not smart to reheat it sous vide. – Jan Jul 14 2011 at 15:07

Haven't tried this, but it sounds like it might work well. – Ambimorph Jul 14 2011 at 16:14

It sat out for about an hour to an hour and a half; yikes, too long, maybe? But I do like this idea; thank you! – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 19:55

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Karen · Answer 3 · 2011-07-14 11:19:23Z UTC

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Skip the reheating, make yourself a Thai steak salad. YUM http://www.30daysofpaleo.com/my-blog/2010/11/thai-beef-salad.html

answered Jul 14 2011 at 11:19

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That does look good! – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 19:49

Nikki · Answer 4 · 2011-07-14 11:43:36Z UTC

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We cut our left over steak into strips and saute it with veggies in butter or throw it cold on salads.

answered Jul 14 2011 at 11:43

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Yup - cold on a salad or thin-sliced and lightly fried in buttah! – JCB Jul 14 2011 at 14:41

Thank you, Nikki, for your suggestion. :) It did cross my mind to eat it cold over a salad. – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 20:01

Deborah105 · Answer 5 · 2011-07-14 10:45:26Z UTC

My favorite thing to do with leftover steak is slice it thin, sprinkle delicious pink sea salt on it, and bring it to work where I leave it in my tote bag and by lunchtime it is room temp and perfect for nomming. So delicious.

I'm jealous of your leftovers btw. Steak is so awesome. Was that just a duh-worthy statement? It's early. Forgive.

turkeytyme · Answer 6 · 2011-07-14 09:23:25Z UTC

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I don't usually try to just reheat the steak as is because like others have said it's just never the same the second time. The process of heating it is going to cook it some more. I don't know any way to really recapture the joy of how it was the first time around. I tend to use my leftover steak in stir fries, stews, etc.

answered Jul 14 2011 at 9:23

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To lose the flavor of this steak to a stir fry or stew would make me weep -- but thank you for your suggestion! I agree, I think no matter how I approach it, leftovers simply won't compare to the first round I had with the steak. – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 19:53

Kim · Answer 7 · 2011-07-14 12:16:54Z UTC

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Eat it cold, especially flank steak is yummy cold. I don't like reheating steak or any types of meat.

answered Jul 14 2011 at 12:16

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Sadly, I have to reheat it, since I'll be sharing it with a fella who'd flinch at the thought of having cold steak. But I agree! – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 19:50

sarak · Answer 8 · 2011-07-14 15:38:14Z UTC

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Do not reheat it! by the time its warm it will be way over cooked. I would slice it thin and either eat it along or on top of a salad. If you do dairy you could mix some sour cream and horseradish together for one of the best sauces for cold steak ever

answered Jul 14 2011 at 15:38

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That sauce does sound delicious! Thanks, Sarak. :D – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 20:04

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It is! And i actually just made the same thing tonight with homemade mayo and horesradish - just as good :) – sarak Jul 15 2011 at 1:21

KellyBoBelly · Answer 9 · 2011-07-14 06:11:53Z UTC

Turn the stove on med-high and heat your frying pan for 5 mins, then lay the steak on top of the pan for 3-5 mins, then flip and repeat. Sautee mushrooms, jalapenos and onions and lay them on top of the steak so their juice seeps into it. It sounds like it's a very thick steak so I doubt you'll cook the pink out of it, unless you leave it for too long.

Nuking your food is gross. The end.

gilliebean · Answer 10 · 2011-07-14 12:51:15Z UTC

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Broil it!!

Just put it in a broiling pan for 4-5 minutes under a low broiler, each side. And you're good to go. I reheat steak, chicken, liver, everything all the time this way. Much better than the microwave.

answered Jul 14 2011 at 12:51

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Ooh, thank you for this! It doesn't overcook it, does it? – Kaz Jul 14 2011 at 19:51

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If you get to know your broiler, it doesn't. But if you're unfamiliar with your broiler, then I think you need to be willing to overcook it a few times to figure it out. Each of them has different settings and it takes a few times to find the right distance and setting and length. But once you get it, it's perfect. – gilliebean♦ Jul 14 2011 at 20:44

Tom R. · Answer 11 · 2011-07-15 02:35:36Z UTC

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Wrap it in foil and either place on the bottom rack of your oven at about 225 for 10 minutes, depending on how much you insist on warming, or place on indirect heat on your grill. Maybe sprinkle in a few spoonfuls of beef stock or other liquid to maintain some moisture.

answered Jul 15 2011 at 2:35

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Thanks, Tom. I wound up searing it this time, but your suggestion sounds like something I would have attempted. I'll keep it in mind for next time. :) – Kaz Jul 15 2011 at 3:28

Harry · Answer 12 · 2011-07-15 03:28:32Z UTC

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I would probably saute it for fajitas.

answered Jul 15 2011 at 3:28

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That sounds good. Maybe next time. :) – Kaz Jul 15 2011 at 3:37

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