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The Perfect Restaurant Steak

From Derrick Riches,
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Turn the Steak Over

Turn Steak Over
Turn Steak Over
Derrick Riches
After exactly two minutes turn the steak over, placing it exactly where it was. Like when you first put the steak in the pan, make sure that you have the steak well seated in the pan. It is important to maintain that surface contact.

You will continued cooking the steak for an additional two minutes. Most importantly you want to admire just how beautiful that steak is looking now. Notice the deep brown (not black) color of the cooked surface now staring up at you. Beautiful, isn't it.

Again, be patient and let the steak continue (burner still on high) for two more minutes. During this time, make sure you have your grill (or oven) mitt on. This needs to be a good mitt, since the metal you are about to pick up is about 500 degrees F. and heavy.

  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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