Ingredients
Method
- Season steak with a generous amount of salt then place in fridge uncovered overnight.
- Take steak out of the fridge and let sit at room temperature 1 hour before cooking.
- Preheat a 10-12 inch cast iron skillet on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes; once preheated coat the pan will a little bit of olive oil.
- Generously season steak with freshly ground black pepper and place steak in the middle of the skillet and cook for 30 seconds without moving, then gently turn the steak and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Flip the steak and cook for another 2 minutes, continuing to flip every 2 minutes until steak reaches desired doneness.
Notes
Beef Readiness Temperature Before Resting
Rare 115ºF-120ºF
Medium Rare 125-135ºF
Medium 140ºF
Medium-Well 140ºF
Well-Done 160ºF * please note that these are not USDA temperatures which are more conservative due to food safety but most professional chefs cook to these temperatures.
Medium Rare 125-135ºF
Medium 140ºF
Medium-Well 140ºF
Well-Done 160ºF * please note that these are not USDA temperatures which are more conservative due to food safety but most professional chefs cook to these temperatures.