How long does it take to braai a fillet?

How long does it take to braai a fillet?

Season your fillet steak with salt and pepper on both sides and place it on the grid of the braai. The general rule for a 2.5 cm thick steak, is that if you like it done rare, then you would need to cook it for 1-2 minutes each side, letting it rest for 6-8 minutes.

What can I add to fillet steak?

Remove your fillet steak at least half an hour before cooking. Take it out of its packaging and pat dry with paper towel. Season your steak generously with salt and pepper, and rub a little oil, or even goose fat or beef dripping, over the steak so it’s covered in a thin layer.

How do you cook Jamie Oliver eye fillet?

Heat a griddle pan until white-hot, season your steaks and pat with olive oil. Grill a 4cm/1½ inch thick steak for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. You can keep them on there for longer, turning as you go, until cooked to your liking. Remove from the grill on to a dish and rest for 5 minutes.

How long should you braai steak?

Steaks cut to a thickness of 2,5cm to 3cm, braaied on extremely hot coals and a 10cm grid height take about 7 minutes in total to become medium rare. After 2 minutes turn the steaks. After another 2 minutes, turn them again; now turn after 1:30 more minutes, and then a final 1:30.

What goes with filet of beef?

Here are 5 decadent sides that pair deliciously with beef tenderloin – these are ideal for impressing guests at a dinner party.

• Broccoli Gratin.
• Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole.
• Roasted Butternut Squash with Herb Oil and Goat’s Cheese.
• Roasted Capsicum and Cherry Tomatoes with Ricotta.
• Slow-Cooked Garlic Greens.

Can you grill a fillet steak?

How long does it take to cook eye fillet?

You can cook your eye fillet steaks on a medium-high hot skillet or grill. Make sure it is preheated and allow roughly 5 minutes on each side turning only once, preserving the flavours.

Which steak is best for braai?

The best steak cuts for braaing are ribeye, sirloin, rump, T-bone and fillet, says Margie. Leila says a cut with a good swath of fat on the edge or running through it are the best.

How do you cook a filet mignon in a braai?

Season the fillet and rub in olive oil. Sear all over on a very hot braai until golden brown and a crust starts to form – resist the urge to keep turning it over. 2. Remove from the heat and pour the basting over the fillet as it rests. Just before you’re ready to serve,

How do you Baste meat on a braai?

Remove from the heat and pour the basting over the fillet as it rests. Just before you’re ready to serve, place it back on the braai and baste the meat until sticky and catching slightly but not burning.

Do you cut the Fillet before or after you braai?

Some people like to braai fillets whole and only slice them afterwards but I prefer to cut the fillet beforehand and braai single portions. This exposes a greater surface area of the meat to the searing heat of the fire, which adds more flavour, something fillet steak needs.

Who is Jan Braai?

Jan Braai is a national treasure. Jan has braaied with thousands of South Africans, almost every day since the launch of his National Braai Day initiative in 2005. And he knows what people want to know about braaing. Fireworks, a reprint of Jan’s first book which sold over 50,000 copies, is now available in soft cover.