How To Cook The Perfect Steak

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep the steaks: Remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate and pat dry with more paper towels. This will help dry the surface of the meat, making a better crust.

Step 2

Season the steak using extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, and kosher or sea salt. Leave it at room temperature until cooking.

Step 3

Open a window or start a ventilation fan, cooking in this method can produce a fair amount of smoke.

Step 4

Put the pan over high heat, and leave it until it is extremely hot. Add 1T butter and 2T olive or canola oil to the pan and watch for the butter starting to brown.

Step 5

Place the steak into the pan and reduce the heat to medium, cooking the first side for 4-6 minutes.

Step 6

Flip the steak gently with tongs, then tilt the pan and baste the cooked side with pan juices. Cook the second side until it develops an even crust on both. TIP: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak to make sure it’s cooked to your liking “Cook To” Temperature Guide: - Very Rare: 115-120 °F F - Rare: 125 °F - Medium Rare: 128-135 °F - Medium: 138-145 °F - Medium Well: 150 °F - Well Done: 160+ °F

Step 7

Picking the steak up with tongs, quickly sear the edges.

Step 8

Remove to a cutting board, and allow the steak to rest for 5-10 minutes, underneath an aluminum foil tent to retain heat. Serve on a warm plate

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