How to Make the Perfect Steak

By Kikifoodies · 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Take the steak out of the fridge 15 to 30 minutes before cooking so it reaches room temperature.
2. Pat the steak dry with paper towel.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot and lightly smoking.
4. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper just before cooking.
5. Add the oil to the pan. If the steak has a fatty edge, hold it fat side down for 30 seconds to render some fat.
6. Lay the steak flat in the pan and cook about 3 minutes until a crust forms.
7. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes.
8. Add the butter, garlic and thyme. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak for 1 minute. Take care, as thyme spatters.
9. Turn off the heat and move the steak to a plate or cutting board. Add extra seasoning if desired.
10. Rest the steak 5 to 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.

Summarized from Kikifoodies's video. Watch it for the details.

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