A quick blitz on the grill to downright cremated \u2013 there\u2019s no accounting for taste when it comes to how guests prefer their steak prepared. If the thought of prepping a steak meal suited to all preferences, at a dinner party terrifies you then just ask Come Dine With Me South Africa\u2019s, episode 5 guests, as it seems no one got it just right on their night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watch episode 5 on BBC Brit (DStv 120), Monday, 8 April at 20:00, and witness the preparation skills of four carnivorous contestants from Johannesburg, as they come together to see whose hosting skills are a cut above the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Repeats are on the following Wednesday at 21:00 and Saturday at 19:00 on BBC Brit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Series synopsis and contestant bios can be found in the attached press pack. Interviews and episode recipes are available on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come Dine With Me South Africa has some lessons learnt for those who want try their hand at serving steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When preparing meat for a large group of people, it\u2019s usually best to go with a medium-rare option to please most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However with a smaller, more manageable group, it\u2019s probably best to check how your guests like their meat before serving \u2013 especially when there is a R10 000 prize at stake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know your different cuts of meat and what will work best with your planned menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep the meat at room temperature at least 30 minutes before cooking \u00ad if you take straight from the fridge or freezer it may confuse your cooking time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overcooking steak tends to make it tougher and less flavourful so essentially you are wasting money on more expensive cuts if you intend cooking the meat past medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider the time between cooking and serving \u00ad your meat will continue to cook even after you have taken it off the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, allowing the steak to rest at room temperature before serving allows the meat to reabsorb any free running juices keeping it moist and tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming up on Monday, 15 April at 20:00 on BBC Brit: Week 6 of Come Dine With Me South Africa and four Durban hopefuls step into battle to win the R10 000 cash prize. Witness Shantel, a rugby enthusiast with a penchant for relentless puns, go up against hotel chain manager Stuart, digital marketer Laureen and quirky art teacher Dorothy in this pun-a-minute riot \u2013 who will be the host with the most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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