How To Prepare the Perfect Steak

Here’s how to cook a perfect steak—juicy, tender, and full of flavor—whether you're using a pan or grill:

🔪 1. Choose the Right Cut

• Great options: Ribeye, Sirloin, T-bone, Filet Mignon, Striploin
• Look for good marbling (fat running through the meat) for flavor and tenderness.

🧂 2. Bring to Room Temp & Season Well

• Take steak out 30-45 min before cooking.
• Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper (you can add garlic powder or a bit of rosemary too).

🔥 3. Preheat Your Pan or Grill

• Use a cast iron pan or grill – get it very hot (until it smokes slightly).
• Add a high smoke point oil like canola, avocado, or sunflower.

🍳 4. Sear the Steak

• For medium-rare (most recommended):
  • 3–4 min per side for a 1-inch thick steak.
  • Only flip once.
• Press gently but don’t move it too much—let the crust form.

🧈 5. Add Flavor (Optional but Recommended)

• In the last minute, add:
  • A knob of butter
  • Crushed garlic cloves
  • A sprig of thyme or rosemary
• Spoon the bubbling butter over the steak.

🌡️ 6. Check Internal Temp (Use a Thermometer if Possible)

🧘♂️ 7. Rest the Steak

• Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
• Resting lets the juices redistribute into the meat.

🔪 8. Slice & Serve

• Slice against the grain for tenderness.
• Serve with a simple sauce (chimichurri, peppercorn, or garlic butter), or enjoy as-is.