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The Perfect Restaurant Steak

From Derrick Riches,
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Preheat Grill

Preheat Grill
Preheat Grill
Derrick Riches
This process can be done with a stove top and oven or side burner and grill. You need the burner to heat the skillet and start the steak cooking. You need the grill or oven to finish it off. Either way you go the grill or oven needs to be preheated to a high temperature. I shoot for around 500 degrees F. (260 degrees C.), but any temperature around 400 degrees F. (205 degrees C.) or higher will do.

This process creates a good deal of smoke. You won't notice it much on the patio, but your fire alarm probably will notice if you choose to do this indoors. If you are doing this in the kitchen you might want to turn off the fire alarm for the duration.

  1. Oiling the Steak
  2. Season the Steak
  3. Preheat Grill
  4. Preheat Cast Iron Skillet
  5. Place Steak in the Hot Skillet
  6. Turn the Steak Over
  7. Top Steak with Butter and Move to the Grill (Oven)
  8. Testing the Temperature
  9. Rest - Plate - Serve
  10. Optional: Steak Sauce

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