FOOD NEWS
President Eisenhower Enjoyed An Unusual Cooking Method Called Dirty Steak
BY NIKITA EPHANOV
Noted steak aficionado President Eisenhower preferred a peculiar method of cooking steak, called dirty steak, which involved cooking meat right atop coal embers.
When done well, this method ensures that the meat turns out delicious. The blackened external char is tasty, and it seals in a beautifully juicy interior that's usually rare.
With so much surface area contact, the charcoal selection is important, but to follow Eisenhower's method completely, the right cut and seasonings are also crucial.
It's noted that the president opted for strip steaks and wanted the meat extra thick. This is because these meats are the ideal consistency for such a bold cooking method.
Eisenhower went for an ample amount of salt and pepper and always used real charcoal because it enhances the flavor and leaves much less ash on the meat as opposed to briquettes.