What to do if you fry a steak without butter? 5 alternatives to make it easy for you
In the past 10 days, topics about cooking techniques and ingredient substitutions have soared on social media. In particular, "How to fry steak without butter" has become the focus of many novice kitchen chefs. This article will combine popular discussions across the Internet to provide you with practical solutions.
1. Ranking of recent popular cooking topics

| Ranking | topic | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fry steak instead of fat | 9.8 |
| 2 | air fryer recipes | 9.5 |
| 3 | Vegan protein alternative | 9.2 |
| 4 | Low-calorie baking tips | 8.7 |
| 5 | Creative transformation of leftovers | 8.5 |
2. Comprehensive analysis of butter substitutes
According to the actual measurement data of food bloggers, the following are the 5 best butter alternatives and their effect comparison:
| Substitute | Flavor characteristics | smoke point | Suitable for steak type |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | Fresh and fruity aroma | 190℃ | filet, sirloin |
| avocado oil | neutral mild | 270℃ | thick cut steak |
| coconut oil | Tropical aroma | 177℃ | seasoned steak |
| duck fat | Rich meat flavor | 190℃ | Rib eye, T-bone |
| vegetable butter | The fragrance of milk is close | 150℃ | thin cut steak |
3. Step-by-step operation guide
1.warm-up phase: When choosing alternative greases, pay attention to the differences in smoke points of different greases. Avocado oil has become a hot topic online recently due to its high smoke point.
2.Frying techniques: A popular Douyin video shows that when frying with olive oil, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) can be added to enhance the flavor. This has become a new internet celebrity practice.
3.finishing touches: Weibo gourmet V suggested that after frying, you can use a small amount of soy sauce + honey mixture instead of butter. This method recently received more than 100,000 likes.
4. Netizen feedback statistics
| alternative | Satisfaction | Main advantages | FAQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive oil + minced garlic | 92% | Rich aroma | Easy to burn |
| avocado oil | 88% | High temperature resistance | higher cost |
| sesame oil | 65% | special flavor | Cover up the meaty aroma |
| Lard | 78% | Crispy texture | Greasier |
5. Expert advice
Well-known food blogger @ Chef神老李 mentioned in a recent live broadcast: "When there is no butter, you can actually try to use beef bone marrow oil instead. This ancient method has become popular in the food circle recently." Related notes on Xiaohongshu increased by 300% in one week.
6. Healthy Alternatives
The "oil-free steak frying method" recommended by fitness experts has recently been on the hot search on Station B. Its core is to use a cast iron pan to quickly fry at high temperature and rely on the steak's own fat to complete the cooking. It is suitable for people who pursue a low-calorie diet.
Summary: Don’t panic when you don’t have butter, these internet-proven alternatives will make delicious steaks. It is recommended to choose the appropriate fat according to the type of steak and personal taste, while paying attention to the key factor of oil temperature control.
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