How To Prepare Steak Pinwheels In Advance For A Party
Many people panic about serving steak for a party, thinking it needs to be cooked right before the guests eat it.
However, steak is a lot more forgiving than many people realize, and there are ways to take the last-minute rush out of cooking steak pinwheels for a dinner party!
The first trick is to make the most of the resting period once the pinwheels are cooked. Steak should be left to rest for a minimum of 10 minutes before you eat it, and if kept in the right conditions it can be rested for even longer.
To keep the steak pinwheels in perfect condition, you will need to keep them covered. A tent of aluminum foil works well for this.
They will also need to be kept warm, but not so hot that they continue cooking and drying out. An oven or slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting is the perfect temperature for this.
Another great method that can take the hassle out of cooking steak pinwheels for a party is the reverse sear method.
Here, the steaks are cooked in advance in the oven for 20-40 minutes, depending on how well done you want them. They can then be left to cool and stored in the fridge until your guests arrive.
Then, all you need to do when the time comes to eat is quickly sear the steak pinwheels for 90 seconds on each side, and serve!
If you really want to amaze your guests, use a tabletop griddle or hibachi grill to cook the pinwheels right in front of them.
What Are Steak Pinwheels?
Steak pinwheels might look fiddly and complicated to prepare, but they are actually surprisingly easy!
And if you don’t have the time, patience, or inclination to make them yourself, you can buy them premade from many stores and butchery counters.
The other advantage to steak pinwheels is that they make the most of a slightly tougher cut of beef, and a little bit of steak goes a long way. This means you can serve up a gourmet dinner, even on a tight budget!
Steak pinwheels are made from flank steak, which is tenderized with a meat mallet. A layer of filling is then slathered over the steak, and it is rolled up, pretty much like a Swiss roll!
The roll of meat is tightly tied with multiple loops of cooking twine and then sliced into individual pinwheels.
There is a huge range of choices available for steak pinwheel fillings, so you can have fun playing around with different combinations.
Cream cheese, herbs, and spinach is always a popular choice, with other variations including salami, prosciutto ham, and different types of cheese.
Step-By-Step Guide To Cooking Steak Pinwheels In The Oven
This technique is a simple modification of the stovetop to oven method, and will produce perfectly cooked steak pinwheels!
For best results, use a cast iron griddle pan to get those distinctive caramelized lines. If you don’t have one, a baking tray will work well.
FAQ
How do you cook store bought pinwheels?
How do you butterfly flank steak for pinwheels?
Can you freeze flank steak pinwheels?
Fully bake pinwheels and allow to cool completely. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer. For best results, reheat on a baking sheet at 375 degrees F until warmed through.
Can you freeze beef pinwheels?
Fully bake pinwheels and allow to cool completely. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer. For best results, reheat on a baking sheet at 375 degrees F until warmed through.
