How to cook the perfect steak over charcoal

Any backyard barbecue enthusiast will tell you there are a million ways to cook a steak – and their way is the best way. Recently, the reverse sear method – a combination of indirect and direct grilling – is the technique everyone’s talking about. Irene Sharp, who runs online blog and events business Aussie Grill Sisters with her sister Desi, explains exactly how to do it: 1 Start your steak away from the direct heat of the charcoal until the internal temperature reaches 51°C. 2 Give it a quick sear over direct heat for around two minutes, flipping frequently until it reaches 54°C.

3 Rest for 5 to 10 minutes for a medium rare steak.