The Alfa Guide to Perfect Steaks in Your Pizza Oven
A sizzling steak cooked over fire is one of life’s simple pleasures. With an Alfa Forni pizza oven, you can achieve steakhouse quality results at home. The intense heat, smoky environment and Alfa’s patented fire brick technology combine to deliver steaks that are seared on the outside and tender inside. Here is your guide to mastering steak in your Alfa oven.
🥩 1. Choose the Right Cut
Different cuts respond differently to high heat. Thick cuts like ribeye, sirloin and porterhouse are excellent in the Alfa oven. Thinner cuts such as flank or skirt work well too but cook more quickly.
Tip: Choose well-marbled meat for the juiciest results.
🔥 2. Preheat for High Heat Cooking
Set your Alfa oven floor to around 350 °C for searing. The fire bricks store heat and release it evenly, giving you a crusty sear without drying out the steak.
Tip: Use an infrared thermometer to ensure the floor is at the right temperature before cooking.
🍳 3. Use Cast Iron for the Perfect Sear
Place a cast iron pan in the oven while it heats. When the pan is searing hot, add your seasoned steak with a drizzle of oil. The combination of cast iron and Alfa heat guarantees a steakhouse crust.
🌳 4. Experiment with Fuel Flavour
Wood fired: Adds smokiness that pairs beautifully with beef. Use oak or ash for best results.
Gas fired: Provides precise control for consistent results, especially when cooking several steaks at once.
Hybrid Alfa ovens allow you to switch between the two depending on the occasion.
🧂 5. Keep Seasoning Simple
Steak shines with minimal seasoning. A generous sprinkle of salt and cracked black pepper before cooking is enough. Add a knob of butter and fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme at the end for extra flavour.
🍴 6. Rest Before Serving
After cooking, rest your steak for 5–10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. This step ensures a tender and juicy result.
🍽️ Recipe Idea: Classic Wood Fired Ribeye
Preheat oven floor and cast iron pan to 350 °C.
Season ribeye with salt, pepper and olive oil.
Sear for 2 minutes each side in the oven.
Add butter, garlic and rosemary to the pan, basting for 1 minute.
Rest and serve with roasted vegetables.
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The Alfa Guide to Perfect Steaks in Your Pizza Oven
The Alfa Guide to Perfect Steaks in Your Pizza Oven
A sizzling steak cooked over fire is one of life’s simple pleasures. With an Alfa Forni pizza oven, you can achieve steakhouse quality results at home. The intense heat, smoky environment and Alfa’s patented fire brick technology combine to deliver steaks that are seared on the outside and tender inside. Here is your guide to mastering steak in your Alfa oven.
🥩 1. Choose the Right Cut
Different cuts respond differently to high heat. Thick cuts like ribeye, sirloin and porterhouse are excellent in the Alfa oven. Thinner cuts such as flank or skirt work well too but cook more quickly.
Tip: Choose well-marbled meat for the juiciest results.
🔥 2. Preheat for High Heat Cooking
Set your Alfa oven floor to around 350 °C for searing. The fire bricks store heat and release it evenly, giving you a crusty sear without drying out the steak.
Tip: Use an infrared thermometer to ensure the floor is at the right temperature before cooking.
🍳 3. Use Cast Iron for the Perfect Sear
Place a cast iron pan in the oven while it heats. When the pan is searing hot, add your seasoned steak with a drizzle of oil. The combination of cast iron and Alfa heat guarantees a steakhouse crust.
🌳 4. Experiment with Fuel Flavour
Hybrid Alfa ovens allow you to switch between the two depending on the occasion.
🧂 5. Keep Seasoning Simple
Steak shines with minimal seasoning. A generous sprinkle of salt and cracked black pepper before cooking is enough. Add a knob of butter and fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme at the end for extra flavour.
🍴 6. Rest Before Serving
After cooking, rest your steak for 5–10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. This step ensures a tender and juicy result.
🍽️ Recipe Idea: Classic Wood Fired Ribeye
✨ Bringing It All Together
With the Alfa Forni oven, you can bring restaurant quality steak into your own garden. By choosing the right cut, preheating properly and using either wood or gas, you can create juicy, flavourful steaks with ease.
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