Does it actually matter when you add pepper to your steak?

Want to become a more confident and creative home cook? Check out our Cook Well app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cook-well-for-home-cooks/id6748092442 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cookwell.app&hl=en_US When you apply pepper to your steak does have an effect on how that pepper flavor or more especially the piperine flavor. After experimenting myself, I think I'm now a believer in applying some pepper to my steak after it has been seared, but this is not due to the rationale that pepper could burn if you put it on the steak before searing. 🌳 Join our Cooking Community: https://community.ethanchlebowski.com/ 📚 Videos & Sources mentioned ▪ On Food & Cooking: https://amzn.to/3ttll7E 🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound (free 30-day trial - Affiliate): http://share.epidemicsound.com/33cnNZ --- INGREDIENTS LIST CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echleb/ 🎚 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethanchlebowski 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthanChleb --- USEFUL KITCHEN GEAR 🌡Thermapen Thermometer: http://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4?tw=EthanC 🥌 Budget Whetstone for sharpening: https://amzn.to/31MlFDf 🧂 Salt Pig: https://amzn.to/37Xi5XZ ⚖ Scale: https://amzn.to/2Cu5HmP 🍴 Budget 8-inch Chef's knife: https://amzn.to/2QLYvWr 🔪 Nicer 8-inch Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/2W06SR1 🧲 Magnetic Knife Rack: https://amzn.to/2YYs5ML 🥘 Cast iron griddle: https://amzn.to/2BGS5oo 📄 Baking Sheet: https://amzn.to/3aE9dq3 🛒 Wire Rack: https://amzn.to/2YeC9lM 🍳 Saucepan: https://amzn.to/3gBjmY3 🪓 Woodcutting board: https://amzn.to/2Qkw1UQ --- 0:00 It does matter when you add pepper to your steak 0:24 Potentially burnt pepper is not a big deal IMO 2:02 The Main Reason why you may want to add pepper after searing 4:15 Experiment - taste testing 3 different peppered steaks 7:05 The Guide to Peppering your Steak --- MISC. DETAILS Music: Provided by Epidemic Sound Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A6400 w/ Sigma 16mm F1.4 Voice recorded on Zoom H4n with Behringer Mic Edited in: Premiere Pro Affiliate Disclosure: Ethan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to [Amazon.com](http://amazon.com/) and affiliated sites.