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aem

wrote:
> Can sirloin steaks be cooked on an electric griddle? Or is pan frying
> them better?
> I dont have access to a grill, so that is why I ask.
>
A griddle is just a less portable fry pan, isn't it? In both cases
you're cooking with little or no oil, so if one works the other will,
too. With an electric griddle you might have to take note of how
quickly or slowly it heats up and cools down, and make appropriate
compensations. For example, say you want to sear the steaks on both
sides and then finish them to the desired doneness over low heat. And
say your electric griddle is slow to cool down. Then you might do
this: heat the griddle until quite hot; rub a little oil onto both
sides of the steaks; sear the steaks for 90 seconds on the first side,
then turn the temp down to low and flip the steaks; there will be
enough heat to sear the second side while the griddle is cooling down;
turn them again after 2 minutes on the second side if the griddle is
still hotter than you want for the rest of the cooking. -aem