4 Butter Basting Mistakes to Stop Making

4 Butter Basting Mistakes to Stop Making
Butter basting has 3 primary benefits:
1. More even cooking as the hot butter cooks the steak from all sides
2. Distributes the flavor and aromas of the basting ingredients (butter, garlic & herbs)
3. The browned butter deepens the crust for better flavor
My goal in this video is not to over complicate butter basting, rather a few things to think about (at the end of the day it doesn’t always have to be perfect). Here are some additional tips:
How hot should the pan be initially?
I let the cast iron preheat on high for several minutes until it’s just starting to smoke, then add avocado oil. If the oil starts smoking like crazy, take the pan off the heat for a bit, you want the oil close to its smoke point but not excessively hot.
How hot should the pan be when adding the butter?
It should still be very hot. If you add enough butter, it will naturally cool down the pan. If it’s burning, turn down the heat or just remove the pan from the heat for a minute while basting.
Do I always butter baste?
I only baste with thicker steaks, about an inch or more. If it’s too thin, the steak will already be done by the time butter should be added. My only priority with thinner steaks is getting a good crust before over cooking the inside. In this case all you need is oil and a really hot pan, flipping frequently.
How often do you flip?
Let the steak start to develop a good crust initially. I press down on the steak for better contact with the pan, and let it spend about a minute on each side. Once the crust is on its way, start flipping frequently. This is key for an evenly cooked steak.
When is the steak done?
Butter basting is a high heat cooking process, so the carry over will be way higher than something like a reverse sear. If the steak is dry aged I pull at 105F, if not dry aged around 110F. By the time you slice, the steak should have reached medium rare (130-135F internal).
Let me know any other questions in the comments!
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very cool

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Quit ruining good steaks lol 😆 they looked so yummy

[@Galifre]

First mistake is not cooking the meat on a flame. If you're not cooking meat on the flame, throw it in the bin

[@I3and1t]

I gotta ask, did you ruin all that meat for a youtube short 😭😭😭

[@josiahboyer5923]

Ok. Bro. This was actually really useful to know. I’ve always struggled when it came to basting. This helps a lot. You are amazing man! Love the vids!

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Thanks so much! Really glad it was helpful

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Heart warming 💕

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Yes thank you!! Very helpful!!

[@Majeed.]

Saturated fat (meat, dairy, eggs, etc.) increases the risk of developing heart disease and raises LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

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[@maxlindensmith9089]

Step one: not too hot Step two: not too cold Step three: don’t cook steak too cold Step four don’t burn butter

[@lezty]

basically get judged either way u go

[@SchlaftaterNrzZz]

Step 1 dont use American Butter that consists Out of 90 percent water

[@Solidsteakx]

Not exactly nope

[@dariuspope1726]

@@lezty no this is the wrong conclusion. In conclusion perfection is achieved through balance.

[@Xx_GamerGuy_xX]

Welcome to cooking

[@refrigerator7716]

Props to this man for sacrificing 4 perfectly good steaks for our horrible cooking capabilities.

[@caramelcrunchy9927]

Yeah. Props for wasting food.. idk about that

[@DamirBarseagle]

@@caramelcrunchy9927 you saying it like you never wasted food

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​@@DamirBarseagleThat was 4 dishes of perfectly edible untouched food 💀

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​..literally ANYONE cooking to teach online and displaying different methods are wasting food. These also weren't terrible, just incorrect - so there's no actual evidence that he literally chucked them away. I, for one - am grateful for the tips shown here because they were extremely helpful.

[@djibrilr6s]

​@@caramelcrunchy9927Bro what? He could eat those they're still good

[@kalanitovela1468]

Not too much. Not too little. Not too soon. Not too late. Not too cold. Not too hot. Thanks man

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fr xD

[@MrBenigi]

Right? 😂

[@lsuronak1992]

Man I was like welll wtf we supposed to even do then!

[@redeye1016]

@@lsuronak1992literally what he said in the video

[@tarnthamuaapithorn9161]

Okk

[@CapitalGainzz]

No steaks were tarnished in the making of this video.

[@MaxtheMeatGuy]

If you pay close attention you can see that one steak gets progressively darker. Rip to that steak 🙏

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[@contentdeleted4978]

@@MaxtheMeatGuy "4 butter basting mistakes that you should stop making" Number 1 dont add the entire block of butter.

[@jujub4553]

lol “not eating all the butter”…. As if I’m not gonna pour all that buttery pan juice on top of rice or potatoes or something

[@Killua_164]

Yea why would you want that delicious flavor ruining your food

[@KKSuited]

I like to strain it and add it to a pot of green beans instead of bacon. Shit is bomb.

[@foxinabox5103]

@@KKSuited that sounds amazing :O

[@WheeInDisBeech]

@@KKSuited That sounds amazing what the hell

[@ObiAmajoyiSrMD]

@@KKSuited you’re the real mvp never did that before and I don’t know why! Thanks Shawn

[@theuniversewithin74]

Pro-tip: Start a fragrant butter mix BEFORE you even heat the pan. In a small casserole: plenty of butter, 3-4 cloves of medium sliced garlic, good portion of ground pepper, and fresh rosemary, half a squeezed lemon and a pinch of salt. Let this simmer on low heat, but turn down the heat before the garlic goes brown. This makes an incredibly fragrant butter mix. Pour over the steak in the pan when the crust is ready. Not only does it add even more flavour to the steak, but you avoid the stress of putting all of that in a very hot pan. Enjoy!

[@Selloca]

You even really need to slice to garlic

[@calebhall383]

No

[@theuniversewithin74]

@@calebhall383 yes

[@calebhall383]

@@theuniversewithin74 okay

[@CHICANOGANGSTER13]

Half a squeeze of lime? Where do you add onto that?

[@genericsidecharacter8915]

What my mom likes to do with the extra butter at the end is make a gravy. You do that by mixing in milk and I think corn starch flour at a low heat. Ofc check recipes yourself, but I’m pretty sure that’s how we do it. It’s absolutely delicious and when added to steak, gives a completely different experience.

[@amy-leacoopertwiggyvonlea8969]

yummmmm

[@amy-leacoopertwiggyvonlea8969]

id do cream, peppercorns and a splash of brandy 😋

[@MilkT0ast]

​@@amy-leacoopertwiggyvonlea8969 same, except I use whiskey

[@lazaruslazuli6130]

flour

[@salut4396]

Can I have more information about that

[@jdamoormartinirossi791]

Finding the right temp on the pan has proven to be harder than I thought.

[@james.randorff]

If you have a thermometer gun, check your pan and aim for 350°F once your crust is nearly there. Remove pan from heat if it is hotter, then add the butter and begin basting. If you are using cast iron, the pan will retain enough heat that you won’t lose much when you add the butter. You can always add the pan back to the heat if the butter stops foaming.

[@c0l328]

Exactly wut I thought when I watched this 💀

[@nicholasryan5906]

Yeah it’s touchy and different with every stove it usually takes me a couple times to get it right on a new stove or pan and I’ve been cookin steaks in restaurants for years.

[@aaasports9898]

No one has explained that before, thanks for this, really helps

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1.6k likes with no replies? Lemme fix that

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1.8k likes with only 1 reply let me fix that

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2k likes for saying nothing interesting? Damn I must leave really un funny and hurtful comments

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Really useful but i still don't get what i do wrong 😭

[@MostLikelyMidnight]

Bro got infinite rizz at the beginning😍😍😍

[@xhibah]

the first steak i have ever cooked was perfect and i’ve never been able to do it again 😭

[@sharifahurtault7425]

Same. I feel like when I cook anything my first try is always my best result and it pains me

[@pumpkinwarrior7138]

That’s like the opposite of a first crepe

[@hgmma23]

Watch Gordon Ramsey or other chefs and just replicate what they do but tweak the time according to the thickness of your steak. Cast iron skillet works best for me. Cook steaks often and you'll inevitably get better.

[@Smoladh]

Same happened to me when I baked my first ever chocolate cake.

[@scoddri7392]

You have to be very hungry.

[@denilsongaoaseb1232]

Someone: credits roll Me: "no meat was wasted in the making of this film"

[@mxnightpxeach]

i was finding if anyone said that 😂

[@Chainsaw4man]

Hey bro does steak come from pigs or cows ?

[@Mittens180]

Yeah it was only 1 it kept getting blacker 😂

[@anakinskinwalker1724]

@@Chainsaw4man It comes from pineapples

[@obomna]

@@anakinskinwalker1724 no, it comes from the ocean hoomans, you perform the ritual and the steak will fall from the sky

[@Valstein0]

THANK YOU! I have probably done every one of these mistakes. Especially burning the butter.

[@paquipro7451]

In Spain we cook with virgen olive oil but thanks for the information anyways king.

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I started watching this change and my father was impressed by my skill and how I grew

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That makes one of us 😔

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@@conk1 😂😂

[@KelKnows]

I’m more impressed on how many steaks this guy has xd

[@l1t00sav5]

@@Hensley_Jb 😭

[@GaijinMo]

Good information. The last time I basted, the butter became watery and did soften what would have otherwise been a great crust.

[@PapiGrande1]

This was good. I’m sure I’ve made some of these mistakes more often than not. I’m gonna keep these in mind, thanks bro.

[@shockalit]

He bashted the shteak, someone send this to 360 Juice.

[@alsogut3152]

Were de tiiime, were de roshmerry?

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stop that cringe

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Ahh 360juice fell off he started asking people to Venmo him to help pay off his car

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That’s who I was thinking about 💀

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Deepfry idea: can you deepfry a sausage *wanna go the extra mile then big bologna

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Let’s sausage!

[@the_mb]

Deep-fried sausages are a thing in some places, and they taste real good.

[@Tomtomjameson]

Here in England they're called battered sausages we get then with fish and chips sometimes lmao taste good tho!

[@kixxenwalla167]

I love butter basting chicken and this advice helps a lot!

[@CiRdy34]

360juice is having a field day with this one

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I was looking for this comment😂

[@Scrotumlips]

You ain't gonna baesh the steak

[@just_the_g.o.a.t189]

When they don't bashte it good, we show them this.

[@Spryxl]

“We gotta baiyshte the steak” - That one dude we all know

[@calebwalsh8950]

Yes

[@soup9191]

that cringe lord

[@D_LGND]

360juice AKA the guy who thinks people who don’t add seasoning to rice while cooking it is weird

[@daiganmonceaux3430]

@@D_LGND Do you not salt your rice?

[@D_LGND]

@@daiganmonceaux3430 We let the flavour from other foods give it the taste

[@rockstarbonett886]

These vids are actually really educational but I also just like to watch them because everything looks so delicious 🤤

[@yarielrobles9003]

I don't even like steak, yet I keep ending up on this channel lol

[@HRG2018]

Why dont you like it

[@kookiemon4917]

Me, a vegetarian: Interesting...

[@salmasali2701]

same 😂😂😂😂

[@dulcitria3700]

the comment below u said the same thing but 1 month ago

[@xxivielli]

@@dulcitria3700 and?

[@dulcitria3700]

@@xxivielli i would assume it's a copy

[@Christian-qf7ng]

It’s called real food

[@1KingsDen]

"Damned if I do, damned if I don't"

[@ph.2693]

I know you know

[@LM_Dodge]

This helps a lot, I always used to put the butter first before the steak and it would normally burn because it was too hot❤

[@desmotanker]

Recommendations I wish I knew before making my beginner mistakes. This man knows what he's talking about

[@sachielw.s.demayo3920]

As a 15 Year old person that is interested in cooking Im learning something new watching this

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nobody cares

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Good comment, we care (F*ck off person above me)

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@@jordandamacc6945 That’s funny, I never recalled asking if anybody cared.

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I literally could have used this Video 2 hours ago. I'm subscribing right now

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new to cooking steaks and u have now helped me stop having grey spots on my steak🐐

[@James-yp6lu]

Thanks so much! I'm about to go on the carnivore diet, that will be amazing

[@missygrrl]

How's your carnivore going?

[@laurentinomartinez661]

“Ahhh yeah he bashte the steak” - some youtuber guy

[@peytonrios7064]

What’s funny is that I knew exactly who you were talking about

[@Bucheria]

@@peytonrios7064 360juice 💀💀

[@Notesens]

It's cool that he actually shows what both scenarios look like in the video. My butter has deffs looked black like that before 😂🤭

[@Rudabeger]

I too have been there.

[@raxit1337]

Never thought about just how technical it could be. The moisture and water content is really interesting.

[@mzaalam]

‘Butter has water in it’ - I did a double take but of course it does - that’s why it sizzles when you heat it. And clarified butter (ghee) is where the water and all other milk solids are removed. Thanks for the vid!!

[@Dan-by2vj]

Ok thanks. I've been making all these mistakes. Legit.this was massively helpful.

[@jacobpule6390]

The 3rd and 4th steps, you can totally do and still have a great steak. I add a small amount of butter, you can get away with doing 1-2 tablespoons. You don’t need half a stick of butter.

[@caramelcrunchy9927]

I agree. I use at max 1/3. He literally says you don't use it all. I feel like he means just using like.. 1/16-1/8 a stick?? That isn't enough to baste. But still. Half a stick is... Like... Insane.

[@whoami9573]

@@caramelcrunchy9927heart attack incoming

[@maryannaguilar5778]

No wasting sir thank you

[@carsoncaskey5421]

Man’s got the manliest baby face on the planet All for laughs, appreciate the content

[@morgyn_m]

damn, I’ve made a lot of these mi-steaks, thanks for the tips!

[@nobodywatchesnooby]

that joke was well-done, I suppose

[@morgyn_m]

@@nobodywatchesnooby I thought it was pretty good, I haven’t seen anyone make it before so I think it’s pretty -rare-

[@arrax_s]

Damn bruh this joke is kinda *medium*

[@geographynonsensical5003]

quite a tender pun

[@morgyn_m]

@@geographynonsensical5003 thank you. Personally, I thought it was quite mild

[@Toohypereece]

I thought he lost an arm in the beginning 😭

[@yamirsasantiago2941]

Thank god I found you. I thought I was the only one. 😅

[@halilzento5725]

I didn't even pay attention to his arm XD

[@ScholarlyScalawag]

Out here blessing the Grilldom

[@bklynzcoco]

He actually right And this happen in my beginning stages of all my cooking steak journeys

[@No-ki8mf]

I was playing online and I kept hearing “add butter” I had to rewatch this to one more time to understand…

[@drewbertmonoy282]

“OH SHI- WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS ARM-” “Oh, nvm. I’m just blind as shi-”

[@shemis881]

Lmao I was wondering the same thing at first

[@Inconvenientx]

He's got me here. Have made most of these.

[@MakHash420]

One of the most useful and to the point video for those new to making steaks. Thank you

[@arielcotte7402]

Butter and scraped particules on steak, looks delicious!

[@luisrangel6696]

I liked how u showed an example of what not to do for us visual learners ✅

[@Xarxesb07]

I definitely do the last one. Ty you so much my guy 🙌🙌

[@user-ss5qx1ph1l]

I didn’t even hesitate sending this to my dad!

[@TheDistantman]

I've been cooking more steaks lately, this really does help

[@AO-tt3xy]

I didn’t know I needed this.

[@blab7903]

This man ignited my primal reflexes when he stared into the camera at the beginning, holy god I liked faster than Simon Cowell buzzing a child’s dreams away

[@jackwagenhoffer392]

Well this is helpful and all but this man really loves his crust.

[@Rainiermix]

I dont even eat steak, but i cant stop watching these videos

[@isaactullis3811]

“How many steaks do you want to waste?” Him: yes

[@toecheese9935]

It’s just one steak

[@sadamali3406]

@@toecheese9935 no tf it’s not

[@toecheese9935]

@@sadamali3406 he said so first of all, and if you look at it thrown out it gets blacker and blacker

[@nathanshlap]

360 juice ✍️✍️✍️

[@WallyTheWhale-xu7pg]

I was about to say the same thing 🤣

[@chicanoaquatics143]

Finally video that was entertaining, straight forward, and useful!

[@M0m0142]

There is a really good video that shows how butter basting makes no different

[@spicyykels2416]

“You’re not gonna eat all that butter” you underestimate my power

[@_hearts4conan.]

me who doesn’t plan on eating steak in my entire life: this is useful

[@olgagerman4878]

"you're definitely not gonna eat all of the butter" laughs in carnivorian😂😂

[@FoardenotFord]

Damn, I didn’t know about adding too little butter - thank you sir!

[@Robot-Overlord]

If you're going to drop a tutorial, name the temps and times. Cooking is a science.

[@InhabitantOfOddworld]

As much an art than a science

[@oknice1]

i literally don’t even eat steak and i watched this whole video like “hmmm interesting 🤔 ”

[@C_Castillo]

Ive always prepped the butter before hand, ie. infuse butter with garlic and other herbs for a different desire

[@TheTallDude]

The first one I ever tried making was completely grey no crust but pretty perfect on the inside and flavorful

[@TTV-mrzombie20]

Appreciate the advice steaks are gonna get better and better from now on

[@kiki-eq]

ALSO- do not use a metal spoon on a non-stick pan -uncle roger

[@Vittrich]

i did not even hear what he said, i saw him doing this and all i thought was: "yay ,the forbidden ingredient, cancer." the whole video.

[@williamleidig6818]

What dude that's not nonstick

[@Silbaugh4liberty]

100% !!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i posted something similar

[@brownbenplumm9027]

@@williamleidig6818I’m pretty sure they’re not referring to the pan in the video. Just a general tip for whoever might be reading, and a good one at that. I would definitely advise against cooking a steak in a nonstick pan also. Cast iron, and steel/carbon steel is the way to go. My carbon steel griddle is my best friend🙌

[@AnthonyTran2010]

You can use a metal spoon on a cast iron skillet

[@iamdiegooo]

Buttering steak is an art itself

[@nobody8739]

Thank you for pointing out these misteaks

[@yellowflag9945]

max will have been in agony doing all of these things wrong

[@eliaintgood5628]

The pain during this video... many steaks lost there life's

[@seficke8191]

THERE LIFE'S?

[@gdadhd4775]

life’s?? bro did you pass 3rd grade?

[@waterisgold]

@@gdadhd4775 😭🤣

[@xRG1x]

Nah bro he said he used one steak the whole time. And you can tell cause it be getting hella dark at the end.

[@stammishosaina5631]

Their* not there... learn grammar Also, it's lives* not "life's" 🤡

[@mashizzung9911]

Man all my failures in one shorts video😢 thank you so much and happy new year

[@Tajhlikemahal]

It’s funny stumbling on this because that’s something I’ve learned trial and error from the past few years

[@WildHorizon]

It was so rhythmic in the beginning lol.. or maybe I’m just high 🤣🤣

[@codaboggs8430]

I used to always add butter to a way too hot pan 😂

[@sleepn_on_me2473]

Fr….. fuck…. So nasty…. Literally have ruined 50 dollars just like that….

[@sleepn_on_me2473]

Garlic too!!!! Burning the garlic too soon in the pan will make the steak terrible😣

[@Fillioxy]

I actually like it with the first one, i like it kinda light on the crust

[@ineedbbq]

Everything is so true. A much-needed video.

[@Camus_0009]

Imagine how many steaks he had to cook for this video😭😭

[@xsamporean]

He use the same steak...watch the steak get more darker like it too cook

[@jacemerritt4446]

Babe wake up new Max the Meat Guy

[@clumzy702]

One my favorite videos you've made

[@battycrease2005]

Truly a masterbaster

[@JudithLyonz1977]

And don't forget to save that butter. Between the browned butter, rendered beef fat, garlic and spices, you've got a bit of a flavor bomb. You can melt it and toss potatoes or other vegetables in the butter before roasting them in the oven. Your welcome.

[@AVoaxel]

"That's why we don't eat meat" -Vegan teacher

[@csalvo3653]

This comment section are full of vegans trying to gaslight salty meat eaters, i love it.

[@mandiroses7990]

"Your loss" - Carnivore

[@monakunenborg3700]

But there is nothing toxic about it, that's why we don't eat plants. -carnivore-

[@flaumflam8822]

First time doing a steak…it got a crsut inside was a little more than pink so rare and it turned out very great thx for help Max

[@MD4LFE]

Basically don’t fuck it up. No worries 😅 I totally got this 😅

[@mobbsjim]

Everyone: you actually need to do more butter Me: trying to figure out what the hell is basting

[@noabenbenisti8696]

Me, a vegetarian, watching this: "hmm good to know"

[@Yabas00]

You should learn about phytochemicals and how much it messes up your digestion

[@dontdo1546]

If i didn't learn I will experience all of these to make perfection

[@creamage.]

i make everyone of those mistakes thank you for this

[@Yvng_AD21]

I might be high, at the beginning the glove blended into his shirt and thought he had one arm lol

[@stephirothermy9938]

I thought so too, and I’m not high

[@xBFUwolfpack]

Bro, ima just add it to my grill and I call it good.

[@LoafMan_445]

Never cooked steak In my life but this looks so useful I might wanna try

[@josephrisner9596]

Max, I will absolutely eat all of that butter. It’s a delicious combo of butter and rendered beef fat and it goes great on a baked potato!