We’ve all been there: trying out a new grilling technique or high-end seasoning that is suppose to make a steak taste even better. Most of the time the new techniques are difficult to learn, require expensive gear, and leave you wishing you never tried them at all.

 

Even more, the high-end seasonings are good for a moment but never quite satisfy your steak cravings (unless its Chipotle Garlic). But, shouldn’t cooking an amazing steak be easy? Shouldn’t it be simple What if I told you that there was only one ingredient/technique that could leave your steak tasting perfect?

 

In this article, I will show you that you don’t need fancy gear or high-end seasoning to make a perfect steak! All you need is quality salt…

 

quality salt on steak

 

Quality Salt

 

Salt is the backbone of any great meal. Quality salt, like sea salt or Himalayan salt, is completely organic with no added chemicals or unnatural flavorings. This kind of salt is farmed in small towns by hard working men & woman who take pride in finding the most pure salt in the world.

 

High quality salt is what our body craves as it is full of nutrients and enhanced flavor.

 

salt on steak

 

Full of Nutrients & Electrolytes

 

Although some people talk about how negative salt is, its important to remember that it is an essential part of our diet. When you talk about quality salt, like sea salt or Himalayan pink salt, you start to learn that there is much more to them than simply salt.

 

Inside most natural salts are over 60+ trace minerals which are essential to bodily functions. But why is that? Natural salts are not tampered with or flooded with chemicals. That is not all, natural sea salts also boast electrolytes like sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium.

 

These are all beneficial to the body.

 

Jacobsen Quality Salt

 

Enhanced Flavor

 

So why does quality salt matter in regards to flavor?

 

High quality salt actually retains more flavor for whatever you are cooking. Instead of being cooked out of the meal on high temperatures, it absorbs the flavor profile of the food and turns any dish into something incredible! Even more, it does not have any added chemicals. Natural salt which has a stronger and more enhanced taste.

 

Try this out: Adding salt to outside of your steak, chicken, or shrimp actually encapsulates the flavor of the beef. It prevents the juices to leave the meat. This will prevent the flavor of the meat to be a loss to the flames.

 

Pull the steak off the grill and let rest. Add a touch of salt to the top of the sliced steak. This salt will create a contrasting flavor profile with the flavor of the beef.

 

steak on grill

 

In the end…

 

Having quality salt can even turn a great steak into a perfect steak. This seasoning, when used right, enhances flavor and provides the body with essential nutrients.

 

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Derek Wolf

Derek is the driving force behind Over the Fire Cooking. He started cooking with live fire in 2016 and decided to start a social media page so his friends and family could follow the journey. Fast forward to today and Over the Fire Cooking has spread across multiple platforms with millions now following Derek's fire cooking journey. He's a southern fellow who enjoys everything from classic BBQ to Central and South American inspired dishes. Whatever he's cooking up, it's guaranteed to be so freakin' delicious!

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  1. I’m a big steak fan and I’ve been cooking more of my own lately. I do like that you mentioned that having a higher-quality salt can lead to the steak tasting better. I’ll for sure look into this as I would want to improve my cooking in any way possible.