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Perfect Pan Seared Steak
20m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Get a steak about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick.
2
Generously salt the steak on all sides and let it sit in the fridge overnight on a wire rack.
3
Pat the steak dry, add neutral oil and freshly cracked black pepper.
4
Render the fat cap in a hot pan; sear each side for 1 minute 30 seconds to form a crust.
5
Reduce heat to low; add butter, fresh herbs, and unpeeled garlic.
6
Baste the steak with the butter mixture at around 225F, until it bubbles but doesn't burn.
7
Remove the steak from heat, let it rest, and enjoy.
Ingredients
1 piece steak
1 generous amount salt
1 neutral oil (avo, veg, sunflower)
1 freshly cracked black pepper
1 stick butter
1 fresh herbs
2 cloves unpeeled garlic
Equipment
fridge
wire rack
measuring tape
cast iron skillet
tongs
spoon
knife
thermometer
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