How to Cook the Perfect Steak

8. What you Need to Make That Steak

Equipment:

• Cast iron or stainless steel frying pan
• Stove
• Oven
• Metal Tongs
• Kitchen Thermometer

Ingredients:

• A high-quality cut of steak which has sat for at least 30 minutes at room temp
• Salt
• Pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f. Season all sides well with salt and pepper. Preheat pan over medium-high to high heat for 5-10 minutes until well heated. Sear the steak on each side for 2-3 minutes. Place the pan inside the oven and cook periodically checking with a thermometer until internal temperature of steak is 5 degrees lower than the desired doneness. For a rare steak, it should read 120 degrees f. For medium rare, it should read 130 degrees f, and medium should read 135 degrees f. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.