By Cheri Sicard
Did you know you can make a steakhouse-quality steak at home or in your RV using your cast iron skillet? In the video below, Ryan Maya, of the Ryan Maya Cooks YouTube channel, is here to show us how to make the best steak ever using this simple kitchen tool.
Of course, it begins with a good cut of meat. Then season liberally with salt and pepper. Ryan also likes to add garlic powder. Be sure to season both sides of the steak.
Before ever touching the meat to the pan, it is vitally important to get the pan hot. Very hot. Preheat for at least 5 minutes over high heat. Don’t skip this step, as this is what will provide you with that perfect steakhouse-style sear. When it starts smoking, you know you have it at the right temp.
Add a little oil to the pan—olive, grapeseed, or canola oil work well. Ryan then uses tongs to hold the steak vertically, in order to get a nice sear on the fat cap (watch the video for a demo).
Next, lay the steak flat in the pan. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, and then flip it. Cook about 4 minutes per side for a total of 8 minutes for a medium-rare steak.
While it is cooking, throw in a couple of tablespoons of butter and melt it in order to baste the steak. When properly cooked, it will all be seared a delicious golden brown.
While the meat rests after cooking, Ryan makes a quick zucchini side dish, using the leftover butter in the pan. Brilliant (and tasty)!
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There is another technique that works as well if not better without the smoke and spatter (a big benefit in an RV). It’s called the cold sear method. You place the steak or chop in a cold non stick, cast iron or carbon steel pan without any oil. Start with high heat for 2 minutes, then flip. After 2 minutes flip and reduce the heat to medium. You flip every 2 minutes until you reach your desired internal temperature.
This makes an amazing crust and is the favorite of America’s Test Kitchen and many other chef’s. Search for “cold sear steak” for details.
I have used this method before. 1st time was a little shakey but all went well.
slow cook in oven at 200 deg until steak reaches 115 degree.. take out and place aside. heat cast iron pan searing hot. place steak 2-3 minutes on each side. perfectly seared medium rare steak.