Fingers sprinkling seasonings on a steak
FOOD NEWS
Here's Why You Should Add Sugar To Your Steaks
BY STEPHANIE MAIDA
Plate with steak, fries, and corn
If you want to make your steaks stand out, you need just two ingredients — salt to enhance the flavor and sugar to caramelize the meat.
Raw steaks with onion, garlic, and seasonings on the side
It may sound strange to add sugar to steak, but it's crucial to help the steak caramelize and create a deliciously crispy sear on the outside.
Furthermore, while salt helps enhance the umami notes already present in the steak, sugar adds a slight sweetness for contrast, creating a more balanced, robust flavor.
Together, the salt draws moisture out of the steak, helping dissolve the sugar and creating a rich juice that is then reabsorbed for a juicy, flavorful bite.