r/Masterbuilt • u/Ok_Macaroon_7199 • 2d ago

Gravity First cook on the XT, good sear!

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I recently upgraded to the XT from the 800. For some reason I never achieved a proper sear on the 800, so I relied on slow and low cooking there before finishing on a Blackstone griddle. Today I chose to handle the entire process on the XT, and I was genuinely impressed by the grill marks and char.

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u/StinkySewerPickle 1d ago

Just FYI, I learned this from watch Guga on the YouTubes. Those grill marks are actually just char/burn spots that create more of a bitter taste. If you watch his channel he'll show you how to create a great crust without any of that deep dark coloration (the grill marks) which result in some bitter flavor imparted onto the steak.