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Tender Chuck Steak (Reverse Sear)
A step‑by‑step guide to turning an affordable chuck steak into a melt‑in‑your‑mouth steak that rivals ribeye. The method uses three simple tenderizing techniques – fork‑piercing (jarding), trussing, and dry‑brining – followed by a low‑and‑slow oven roast and a quick high‑heat sear for a perfect crust.
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Critical Success Points
- • Fork‑tenderizing (jarding) to break muscle fibers
- • Trussing to create even thickness
- • Dry brining with kosher salt for 12‑24 hours
- • Low‑temperature oven roast (reverse sear)
- • High‑heat final sear for crust
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil with care; splatter can cause burns.
- • Use oven mitts when removing the hot tray.
- • Ensure kitchen twine is 100 % cotton; synthetic strings can melt.
- • Always wash hands and surfaces after handling raw meat.
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