# Perfect Pan Seared Steak

This recipe shows you how to make the best steak at home with a flavorful crust and a proper butter baste.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 piece steak
- 1 generous amount salt
- 1 neutral oil (avo, veg, sunflower)
- 1 freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 stick butter
- 1 fresh herbs
- 2 cloves unpeeled garlic

## Instructions

1. Get a steak about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick.
2. Generously salt the steak on all sides and let it sit in the fridge overnight on a wire rack.
3. Pat the steak dry, add neutral oil and freshly cracked black pepper.
4. Render the fat cap in a hot pan; sear each side for 1 minute 30 seconds to form a crust.
5. Reduce heat to low; add butter, fresh herbs, and unpeeled garlic.
6. Baste the steak with the butter mixture at around 225F, until it bubbles but doesn't burn.
7. Remove the steak from heat, let it rest, and enjoy.

## Equipment

- fridge
- wire rack
- measuring tape
- cast iron skillet
- tongs
- spoon
- knife
- thermometer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1801668700370803?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e
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- Extracted: 2025-02-09

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