Grilling a Steak Chicago Style

You will find different grilling techniques in different areas of the U.S. It’s funny how barbecuing or grilling using a certain technique can bring someone to say “Oh yeah. You mean grilling Chicago style” or something.

Well, this technique is simple and is called Chicago style.

Basically you grill your steak until it is at the level you want, then you char it. Simply turn up the heat and turn the steak and the juices dripping will cause a flame up. The steak sits in this flame for just a few seconds, then you flip it.

You are just going for that charred look and taste.

Actually a Pittsburgh rare steak is similarly done. The steak is grilled rare, then charred in this manner.

I like to use this technique on steaks and on chicken. You do not want the steak sitting on the flames too long. A couple seconds a side is usually sufficient. Call it “Chicago style” or whatever you want, it is a technique worth testing.

I plan to show some of the various techniques used in different parts of the country from time to time to fire up your grilling and barbecue creativity.