It’s now officially Summer, and one of the great things we enjoy about summer is a steak, fresh from the grill. But too many people are absolutely ruining perfectly good cuts of meat, and calling it steak. Spotted over at Lifehacker, cooking instructor and author of Planet Barbecue is sharing the facts on a good baker’s half-dozen wrong ideas about steak.

Stuff like:

Myth:

Steak tastes best sizzling hot off the grill.

Fact:

Like most grilled meats, a steak hot off the grill will taste leathery and dry. You need to let it rest for a few minutes on a warm plate before serving. This allows the meat to “relax,” making for a juicier, more tender steak.

Finally, for flavor, sheen, and succulence, don’t forget to drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil, melted butter, or beef fat over your perfectly grilled steak before serving. Think of it as the varnish on your masterpiece.

There’s nothing worse than ripping a steak off the grill and just tearing into it with your chompers, only to complain later that it was tough and a little dry. Check out these busted myths and educate your way to a better steak, to better enjoy this summer’s barbecues!

[source] Lifehacker.com