Article: Steak out; Grill 23 chef shares secrets to perfect Memorial Day meal.(Food)(Recipe)

Byline: MAT SCHAFFER

Many Americans will put a steak on the grill this Memorial Day weekend - but how can you make sure it will be perfect?

We asked Grill 23 & Bar executive chef Jay Murray, who estimates he's overseen the preparation of "millions" of steaks and personally prepared "thousands."

Do you cook a steak cold or at room temperature?

"If I cooked you a steak cold and I cooked you a steak at room temperature, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference."

Do you salt a steak before, during or after cooking?

"Before, before, before, before, before. The flavor you really enjoy when you cut into a steak and eat it ...

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