Steak sears and tastes better if you swap olive oil for key ingredient

If you are fed up with bland steaks that always end up well done instead of the juicy medium-rare you were aiming for – or whatever level of doneness you prefer – then there is one simple trick that could help you cook the perfect steak every time.

According to several sources from people who have tried and tested this method, people say it really works and they “can’t believe” they “never knew” about it. Taking to Reddit, one said: “Whoever it was on here the other day that mentioned searing steaks in Avocado oil instead of olive oil to keep the smoke down THANK YOU!!

“This was my first indoor steak since grilling season started. I can’t believe I never knew about avocado oil previously.”

Another person on a Facebook group dedicated to air fryer tips and recipes even found that it works in the popular kitchen appliance. They write that they managed to get a “perfectly cooked” steak with a “nice sear due to avocado oil lightly sprinkled while warming.” Even a dedicated Steak Club Facebook group found the same.

Avocado Oil can be picked up in the majority of UK supermarkets – and it boasts a variety of health benefits. According to Zoe, founded by Professor Tim Spector, the oil may help to reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol and boost eye health.

It explains: “Avocado oil contains lutein, an antioxidant. This compound might be important for maintaining eye health, and research suggests that it might benefit people with macular degeneration.”

In fact, it could even enhance the absorption of important nutrients. Healthline explains: “Some nutrients need to be combined with fat to allow your body to absorb them, such as the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Adding avocado oil or another type of fat to your meal may help you better absorb these nutrients.

“One small study found that adding avocado oil to a salad with carrots, romaine lettuce, and spinach increased the absorption of carotenoids. The increase was substantial – 4.3- to 17.4-fold – when compared with a salad without fat.

“Other studies have shown that olive oil, which has a very similar oleic acid content to avocado oil, is highly effective in increasing the bioavailability of carotenoids. Therefore, adding avocado oil to a salad, marinade, or other dish may help your body absorb more nutrients.”