Perfect Steak and Fries

Directions

  1. 1Hit your steaks with kosher salt.
  2. 2Cut up the potatoes.
  3. 3Soak the cut potatoes in water.
  4. 4Fry the potatoes for the first time at 325° Fahrenheit to cook the inside.
  5. 5Rest the first-fried potatoes in the fridge.
  6. 6Prepare your chimichurri or sauce of choice.
  7. 7Pat the steaks dry.
  8. 8Render the fat on the strip steaks.
  9. 9Cook the steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  10. 10Check the steak's internal temperature with an instant read thermometer, aiming for 120° Fahrenheit for a rare steak.
  11. 11Fry the fries again at 400° Fahrenheit to crisp them up.
  12. 12Plate up and enjoy your steak.

Ingredients

  • strip steaks
  • kosher salt
  • potatoes
  • chimichurri or sauce of choice

Equipment

instant read thermometer

Tips

  • Render the fat on strip steaks.
  • Use an instant read thermometer to check the steak's internal temperature.
  • For a perfect rare steak, aim for 120° Fahrenheit.