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The Essential Seared Steak

The Essential Seared Steak

The Essential Seared Steak

Recipe By Michael Kimball, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

4 servings

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

10 Minutes

Recipe By Michael Kimball, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Look no further for your go-to steak method. This simple pan-sear with a butter baste results in perfectly tender and juicy steak cooked to your ideal level. Flipping the steak frequently ensures even cooking, and giving the steak and seasoning the chance to hang out in the fridge overnight results in perfectly seasoned bites all the way through.

Recipe Notes

*Some oils have a higher smoke point and handle high-heat cooking better than others. We recommend oils like canola, grapeseed, peanut, or avocado for this recipe. Avoid using olive oil, as it will burn.

Ingredients

1 (1-inch thick) well-marbled steak, such as ribeye or new york strip

2 Tbsp. seasoning of choice:







Canola oil, or other high smoke point oil*

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

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  • Kansas City Strip Steak Seasoning

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  • Pikes Peak Butcher's Rub

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  • Pike & Pine St. Protein Rub

    This protein seasoning blend is great with any choice of meat: beef, pork, chicken, fish, or even tofu. This protein spice rub is a gluten-free and...

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  • Santa Maria Sea Salted BBQ Rub

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  • Mayan Sea Salt

    This sea salt has a clean appearance and flavor, but is also an interesting tie to the ancient Mayan way of life. Straight from the sea to your tab...

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Directions

Step 1

Remove steak from fridge and rest steak at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Pat steak dry and rub both sides with seasoning of choice plus Mayan Sea Salt to taste.

Step 2

Heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add just enough oil to shine on the bottom of the pan–there should be no pools of oil. When pan has just started to smoke, set in center of pan. Sear for 2-3 min. until beginning to brown.

Step 3

Flip steak to sear other side and reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to pan. Once butter has melted, tilt pan so butter pools and use a spoon to repeatedly splash butter over steak. Flip steak every 30 to 45 seconds to ensure even cooking inside, and baste with butter every flip.

Step 4

Use a meat thermometer to check steak for desired doneness: 125° for rare, 135° for medium rare, and up to 160° for well-done. Let steak rest for 10 min. before serving.