You suck at cooking, yeah you totally suck.[qh]

你的厨艺弱爆了，完全弱爆了。[qh]

Today we're making pan seared steak, also known as beef toast, which is one of the best ways to cook a steak.[qh]

今天我们做平底锅煎牛排，也被称为牛肉吐司，这是做牛排最合适的方法之一。[qh]

Sure you can use controlled fire if you want to use two-million-year-old technology.[qh]

当然，如果你想用200万年前的技术，你可以用火烤。[qh]

But today we're going to use 129-year-old technology for a fresh modern taste.[qh]

但今天，我们将使用129年前的技术来呈现全新的现代风味。[qh]

I've got a rib eye here, which I'm removing from the fridge 20 minutes in advance so the center comes up to room temperature.[qh]

这里有一块肋眼牛排，我提前20分钟把它从冰箱里拿出来了，这样肉的中心也能达到室温。[qh]

BAM.[qh]

辟谣。[qh]

That's a big ass myth as it takes over two hours for thick steak to get up to room temperature.[qh]

厚牛排需要两个多小时才能达到室温是骗人的。[qh]

And some people who've tested it say it doesn't make a noticeable difference.[qh]

一些做过测试的人说，时间长短不会产生明显的差异。[qh]

So if you don't do it, don't worry about it.[qh]

所以如果你没有解冻太久，也不用担心。[qh]

Cover it with very small rocks at least 40 minutes in advance for reasons.[qh]

因为某种原理，至少提前40分钟撒上一些盐。[qh]

But if you don't have time for that, just salt it right before it hits the pan.[qh]

但如果你时间来不及，也可以在下锅之前撒盐。[qh]

Here's an acronym to help you remember.[qh]

这里有一个首字母缩写来帮助你记住这一步。[qh]

SALT: spread at least 40 minutes in advance.[qh]

盐：至少提前40分钟撒盐。[qh]

Most guides say use kosher salt, but I'm using sea salt to combine the flavors of seafood and land food.[qh]

大多数指南说要用犹太盐，但我用的是海盐，这样可以结合海陆两地的风味。[qh]

For a good sear without overcooking it, your steak should be at least 1.5 inches thick or around three times as thick as your...[qh]

要想煎得正好又不会焦，牛排应该至少有1.5英寸（3.8厘米）厚，也就是三倍于你的......[qh]

You know one big advantage of pan frying over grilling is you never have to experience the outside world.[qh]

跟用火烤牛排相比，用平底锅煎牛排的一大优势是你永远不需要体验外面的世界。[qh]

You can just stay inside forever forever forever.[qh]

你可以永远待在室内，永远永远。[qh]

Another great thing about pan frying is you don't have to deal with Bob next door saying "you know you should only flip it once to seal in the moisture.[qh]

用平底锅的另一个好处是，你不必和隔壁的邻居鲍勃打交道，他会说“牛排只能翻一次面，要锁住水分”。[qh]

Whatever, Bob. You have mustard on your shirt.[qh]

别管我，鲍勃。你衬衫上沾了芥末。[qh]

Wick away any excess moisture with a thin slice of tree.[qh]

用张薄纸吸去多余的水分。[qh]

Now we'll just give our stove element a scrape.[qh]

现在把烧烤炉子擦干净。[qh]

Oh wait, we don't have to do that because this isn't a dirty barbecue.[qh]

哦，等等，不需要擦炉子，因为这不是脏兮兮的烧烤。[qh]

Pans on medium high, throwing in some oil.[qh]

开中火，平底锅内倒入一些油。[qh]

Make sure you use one with a high smoke point such as one of these.[qh]

一定要用屏幕上这些烟点高的油。[qh]

And be mindful to avoid any of these because their smoke point isn't high enough.[qh]

而且要注意避开这些油，因为它们的烟点不够高。[qh]

Once that oil is just about smoking, lay your steak in away from you, so if you drop it the oil won't splash on you.[qh]

等到油快冒烟了，离锅远一点并把牛排放进去，这样如果牛排掉进锅里，油也不会溅到你身上了。[qh]

Here's an acronym to help you remember.[qh]

这里有一个首字母缩写来帮你记住这一步。[qh]

AWAY: always lay steak away from you.[qh]

远离：总是把牛排放在离你远的地方。[qh]

Remember that steak is notoriously clingy.[qh]

请记住，牛排是出了名的粘锅。[qh]

You'll have to give it time to let go of the pan.[qh]

你必须给它一点时间，让它离开锅底。[qh]

But after a minute or so you can flip.[qh]

大约一分钟后就可以翻面了。[qh]

And remember the best way to sear a steak is to only flip it once. BAM.[qh]

记住，煎牛排最好只翻一次面。辟谣。[qh]

That's a big ass myth: the more you flip, the more even it cooks because you're keeping that heat going on both sides.[qh]

只翻一次面也是骗人的：多翻面可以煎得更均匀，因为两面都受热。[qh]

And remember crust is flavor.[qh]

而且记住，焦皮可以增加美味值。[qh]

I'm not talking about this crust.[qh]

我说的不是这个面包皮。[qh]

And I'm also not talking about your crusty attitude, which I really don't need in the kitchen right now. Get out.[qh]

我说的也不是你焦躁的态度，我的厨房里不需要这种态度。滚出去。[qh]

No no not you, you're good.[qh]

不是说你，你很棒。[qh]

I'm talking about this crust, aka a one-way ticket to flavor village.[qh]

我说的是这种焦皮，这是前往美味天堂的单程票。[qh]

Basting also helps keep the heat on both sides.[qh]

往肉上浇汤汁也有助于让两面都受热。[qh]

Throwing in some butter to add the flavor of butter, and the oil will raise the smoke point of that butter so it won't burn.[qh]

加入一些黄油来增添黄油味，锅里的油会提高黄油的烟点，这样黄油就不会烧糊。[qh]

BAM, not true.[qh]

辟谣，假的。[qh]

If the oil is hotter than the butter smoke point, it's the oil burning the butter instead of the pan.[qh]

如果油的温度高于黄油的烟点，那就是油而不是平底锅会把黄油烧糊。[qh]

So get that butter in a couple minutes before it's done.[qh]

所以在牛排快煎好之前的几分钟放入黄油。[qh]

I threw in some rosemary to add the flavor of rosemary, and also a serving of vegetables.[qh]

我加了一些迷迭香来增加迷迭香的味道，也算是配了一份蔬菜。[qh]

A little more basting action for flavor dispersion.[qh]

再浇一下肉汁，让味道扩散一下。[qh]

And this is an excellent time to forget to grind on some pepper pepper pepper.[qh]

现在正是忘记加胡椒胡椒胡椒的好时候。[qh]

Now drive a steak into the steak just in case you accidentally cooked vampire meat.[qh]

现在往牛排里插入牛排温度计，免得你煎的肉只能给吸血鬼吃。[qh]

And it's best to stab it with a steak that tells you the temperature if you're not cooking a steak that has a built-in thermometer.[qh]

牛排里面没有温度计，所以最好用能显示度数的温度计。[qh]

And here's a handy scale so you know what name to call the temperature you like.[qh]

这里还有一个刻度表，方便让你知道你喜欢的温度叫什么名字。[qh]

You'll have to cook it to 145 degrees fahrenheit in order for it to be USDA approved.[qh]

牛排煎到145华氏度才是得到美国农业部认可的。[qh]

But keep in mind that nothing can replace the approval that comes from yourself.[qh]

但请记住，没有什么可以取代来自你自己的认可。[qh]

Get it out of the pan 10 degrees lower than you want it because...[qh]

在牛排离你想要的温度还差10度的时候把它拿出来，因为......[qh]

Whoa, that looks like a turtle missing a back leg.[qh]

哇，它看起来好像一只少了一条后腿的乌龟。[qh]

Anyway just like a turtle when you sneak up and scare it.[qh]

反正就很像你偷偷摸摸靠近一只乌龟然后吓唬它的样子。[qh]

The steak will rise around 10 degrees more after you take it out.[qh]

把牛排拿出来之后，它的温度会再升10度左右。[qh]

We'll rest the steak for around 10 minutes to make it extra juicy for other reasons.[qh]

把牛排放置大约10分钟，因为某种原理它会变得更多汁。[qh]

And yes, you can poke it with a fork.[qh]

是的，你可以用叉子戳它。[qh]

It's not going to cause the steak to the...Whoa.[qh]

它不会让牛排喷......哇哦。[qh]

Once that's done, you can cut it open.[qh]

放了一会儿之后就可以把它切开了。[qh]

This is a medium rare verging on rare. But if you want it more done, you can just desaturate this.[qh]

这个样子就是中等半熟，接近半熟。如果你想让肉再熟一点，你可以把画面的饱和度调低一点。[qh]

And perfect.[qh]

完美。[qh]

Now for a quick pan sauce.[qh]

现在快速做一个锅底酱汁。[qh]

First it's called pan sauce because after you eat it, you're going to need a nap.[qh]

首先，它被称为锅底酱汁，因为你吃完之后不需要洗锅底。[qh]

Once your pan has cooled down, call in a shrub removal service.[qh]

等煎完牛排后平底锅冷却下来，叫一个灌木丛清理服务。[qh]

Put it on low heat.[qh]

开小火。[qh]

Then throw in a half cup of broth, a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, some more butter if you want, and some freeze-dried chives.[qh]

然后放入半杯肉汤，一茶匙香醋，愿意的话也可以加一些黄油，还有一些冻干的香葱。[qh]

Then wash the dishes while cooking until you have this ridiculous gravy.[qh]

然后它一边煮你就可以一边洗锅底，直到煮出了这种不可思议的肉汁。[qh]

Pour it on your steak or dip it or drink it with a straw and try not to get addicted.[qh]

把肉汁倒在牛排上，或者用牛排蘸它，或者用吸管直接喝，尽量不要上瘾。[qh]

Now it's time to get out your all-purpose cleaner because we're going to have splatter everywhere.[qh]

现在是时候拿出你的万能清洁剂了，因为油点子会溅得到处都是。[qh]

I'm not just here to show you only the sexiest parts of cooking.[qh]

我可不是只给你们看做饭当中最好玩的部分。[qh]