How to Make The Best Reverse-Sear Method for Thick Steaks - A Step-by-Step Guide

For steak lovers, there are few things more satisfying than cutting into a thick, juicy steak that's perfectly cooked to your liking. However, achieving that ideal level of doneness can be tricky, especially with thick cuts of meat. That's where the reverse-sear method comes in, offering a foolproof way to cook thick steaks to tender, succulent perfection.

The reverse-sear method is a technique that involves cooking the steak low and slow in the oven before finishing it off with a qui...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) (2-inch-thick) rib-eye steaks
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pinch sea salt flakes to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 steaks

  • Remove steaks from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking to bring them to room temperature.
  • Position racks in the middle and lower third of the oven. Place a cast iron skillet on the bottom rack. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
  • Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and season generously on all sides with salt and pepper. Place on the wire rack on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Continue baking, checking internal temperature every 10 minutes, until steaks reach 120 degrees F (49 degrees C) for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Use an oven mitt to remove the hot cast iron skillet from the oven. Set it over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add oil; heat until it barely starts smoking. Carefully add the steaks, releasing them away from you so the oil doesn't splatter in your direction. Cook until a golden crust forms, turning only once, 2 minutes per side. Use tongs to stand steaks on their sides to render any fat.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter, rosemary, and garlic. Baste steaks with the butter mixture using a spoon, about 3 minutes. Move steaks onto a cutting board and let rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve steaks whole or sliced, finished with sea salt flakes.
  • Nutrition

    568 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 5964mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 348mg

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