Cookbook talk:Pan-fried Beef Steak

Oven Time
I wonder what the purpose is of putting the steak in the oven for such a short time - the effect will be negligible, you could just as well cook it a little longer and let it rest on the pan for a few minutes.
 * That cooking time doesn't seem right. I feel, that putting the steak in the oven is to finish it's cooking.  But you don't want to under cook it so it's rare or blue rare or you don't to over cook it so it's tough and dried out.  Medium to medium rare is the ideal doneness for steak in my opinion.  Mr. C.C. 20:54, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Grilled?
This doesn't fit with my idea of "grilled" anything; it more resembles fried. The short period in the hot pan isn't a bad idea to sear the outside and seal in the juices, but not to cook in, even under the grill. The same searing can be done both under the broiler or on the bar-b-que saving the need to clean the pan.
 * Bizarre, isn't it? The article doesn't treat actual grilling even once. This is just how to pan-fry a steak and assumes you'll always broil it as well. --216.133.112.234 (discuss) 21:10, 17 June 2015 (UTC)

Marinating
At any time, I have found that it takes 15-16 minutes to cook a steak to medium and I do it all under the broiler in the oven on a broil pan, or on the bar-b-que. I have also found that in spite of the best efforts of the supermarket buyers and butchers, I marinate almost every steak (cannot afford real butcher). Improved flavour and protection against acquiring a tough cut are the major benfits. User:J0ckser 14:00, 14 Sep 2007 (UTC-6)

J0ckser, you do know that acids in marinades don't really tenderize? Ask any professional chef and they will tell you, "That's just a myth."

Other Meats
Should there really be an "Other Meats" section? Cooking chicken or salmon, for instance, is not the same as just pan-frying and broiling a steak with a different desired internal temperature. There are different techniques and preparation involved. Someone who wants to fry or broil a particular meat or fish would be better served just going to the appropriate page, no? 38.72.131.135 (discuss) 20:11, 28 March 2017 (UTC)