• Preheat the barbecue to the correct temper-ature before adding the steak. As a general guide, you should be able to hear a sizzle as the steak hits the hot surface. �e heat seals the surface, trapping the juices inside.Bring steak to room temperature just before cooking. �e meat can become tough if it goes straight from the fridge to the barbecue.• Drain any marinade from the steak before placing it on the barbecue to cook. Excess liquid can ignite on the barbecue and cause a �are-up. Plus, if you're cooking steak on a �atplate, the liquid can boil around the meat and make it tough.• Limit the number of steaks cooking on the barbecue at any one time. Overcrowding

reduces the heat, which can prevent the steaks from cooking evenly and cause them to release juices, making the meat tough.• Use tongs to turn your steak. Sharp forks can pierce the surface, which allows the juices to escape.• Cover the steak loosely with foil before resting to keep it warm. If you cover it tightly, the meat will sweat and lose its moisture.• Clean your barbecue grill or �atplate with a sti� wire brush or scraper while it's still warm. �is leaves it ready for your next barbie.

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