Summer is barbecue season, and one of the most popular meals to whip up on the grill is a nice, juicy steak. However, steak is also one of the most difficult meats to master when it comes to grilling.

For those who are new to grilling steak and are understandably nervous about doing it right, then, there are some great tips to keep in mind that will help make perfecting grilled steak on barbecues Lakewood much easier!

Bring to Room Temperature First of all, it's always a good idea to take steak out of the fridge at least 20 minutes before cooking; this will give it time to come down to room temperature, which will ensure more even and thorough cooking. It's just important to not take the steak out too early, as this could become a health hazard due to bacteria that can form on meat that's been left out too long. Season Plenty Early In addition to removing steak from the fridge before grilling it, it's also wise to season and/or marinade steaks long before they're dropped on the grill.

This way, when the steak is grilled, the flavors from the seasonings or rubs will have already penetrated the steak and will boost the flavor. By waiting until right before throwing the steak on the grill to season it, most of the flavor won't have a chance to make it into the meat. Let Them Rest After removing steaks from the grill, place them on a plate and wrap the plate in tin foil. This will allow the steak a chance to "rest," which will ensure that the meat stays nice and juicy. Otherwise, cutting into a steak that hasn't had a chance to rest is a surefire way to end up with all those juices oozing out of the steak, which takes away from the flavor. Steaks should rest for about 20 minutes before serving, whenever possible.

Presentation is Everything For the best looking steak, practice achieving criss-crossing grill marks when the steak is flipped on the grill. Sure, it's technically just a presentation thing, but it really can make all the difference in the way the food is perceived. By keeping these tips in mind when grilling a steak, even those who are new to hosting barbecues colorado can grill up a delicious steak without a whole lot of extra effort.