I tried Gordon Ramsay’s VIRAL Steak Hack… Is It Still Perfect?

We revisit Gordon Ramsay's 13-year-old "how to cook a steak" tutorial to see if his method still holds up for a perfect steak recipe. This cooking video explores his iconic steak cooking techniques, demonstrating them firsthand. We give you all the cooking tips needed to recreate this classic method at home. 🔥 Discover the ultimate BBQ RECIPES at https://pitmasterx.com 🔥 Get your PitmasterX SEASONING, SMOKER & GEAR 👉 https://shop.pitmasterx.com ________________________________________________________________________ 💪 BIG THANKS TO OUR VIDEO SPONSORS ▶️ NAPOLEON GRILLS: https://www.napoleon.com/ ▶️ CHEFSTEMP: https://www.chefstemp.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Challenging Gordon Ramsay’s 13-year-old viral steak method 00:59 - The plan: Step-by-step breakdown of Ramsay’s technique 02:11 - What "Ripping Hot Pan" actually means (The 70% power rule) 03:00 - Seasoning with flaky sea salt and the optional pepper debate 03:48 - Debunking the 20-minute countertop room temperature myth 04:38 - Pouring a "touch" of oil (Frying vs. searing) 04:55 - The 30-second rule: Saving a steak from the wrong pan temperature 05:41 - The Vital Tip: Rendering the sirloin fat cap and frequent flipping 06:40 - Why the "finger pinch test" fails for everyday home cooks 07:18 - Finding the 50°C sweet spot with a digital thermometer 07:38 - Lowering the flame: The butter, garlic, and fresh thyme basting phase 08:45 - The science of the resting phase and internal moisture distribution 09:46 - Prepping the meat: How to cut a perfect 1.5-finger thick striploin 11:21 - Pan Science: Thin woks vs. Pitmaster X mirror-polished cast iron 13:11 - Executing the exact Gordon Ramsay clone cook 15:41 - The hidden mistake Ramsay didn't mention about burning butter 17:06 - Slicing and assessing the Ramsay steak: The gray edge problem 18:44 - The Contender: Setting up the Apollo grill for a 120°C Reverse Sear 19:41 - High-tech grilling: Tracking internal temps with a wireless probe 20:40 - The resting phase twist: Butter-basting before the final sear 21:27 - Opening the vents for maximum airflow and searing heat 21:52 - Skill level comparison: Foolproof science vs. chef intuition 23:09 - The Salt Timeline: Why you should season your steak 4 hours early 23:35 - Verdict: Is Gordon Ramsay still the king of steak? ________________________________________________________________________ 🔥 FOLLOW PITMASTERX YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BBQpitmasterx/?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBQPitmasterX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitmasterx/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pitmasterx ________________________________________________________________________ 🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/pWhWl ________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: #BBQ #PitmasterX #Grilling #Barbecue