How to make the perfect steak

While many folks do less outdoor grilling once  Labor Day has passed, I refuse to let the calendar influence my cooking habits. I'll happily grill away year-round and will fire up my Vermont Castings cooker in pretty much any weather.

But if Labor Day does signal your last hurrah for outdoor cooking this year, go out like a pro by following our expert advice for grilling the perfect steak (video, right). A number of my coworkers have tried the tips and report that they've never turned out better beef.

Don't miss our easy-to-make recipes for the grill.—Steven H. Saltzman

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Comments

[Aren Cambre]

That video is about popcorn popping. Where is the grilling video?

[alba]

This is a great way to cook rare steaks. If you want your meat more thoroughly cooked, turn off one side of the grill and move your steaks there after the 6 minutes are up. Close the cover and the indirect heat should keep cooking the meat without burning the outside.