Restaurant Worthy Steak Hacks

Restaurant-Worthy Steak Hacks

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Forget the steakhouse! These simple hacks will result in a juicy, perfectly seared steak that tastes like it came straight from a restaurant—no reservations required.

The first hack for a restaurant worthy steak is to choose a quality steak. New York strip is a popular cut, known for its balance of tenderness and robust flavor. Ribeye is a premium steak known for its marbling, tenderness, and delicious, beefy flavor. Either cut will work perfectly for our best hacks to bring the flavor and tenderness of a high-end steakhouse to your own kitchen.

Serves

Total Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) 100% grass-fed New York strip or ribeye steaks, brought to room temperature

3 tablespoons organic butter, divided

1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt

Fresh ground Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Whole Black Peppercorns or Organic Ground Black Pepper

Optional aromatics and garnish: organic garlic; organic fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley

Directions

Hack #1: Bring the steaks to room temperature and remove the moisture from their surface to ensure even cooking and a good sear. Remove the steaks from their package and place them on a dinner plate for 20-30 minutes, or until they’re room temperature. Use a paper towel to pat the steaks dry.
Hack #2: Season the steaks well. Sprinkle the course salt and then the fresh ground black pepper on both sides of the steaks. Note: A coarse salt is used for better crust formation, more even seasoning, enhanced flavor, and a better eating experience because of the salt's texture and slower dissolving rate. Fine table salt is not ideal, but if you do not have coarse salt, go light with the table salt, as it will dissolve quickly and may lead to an overly salty steak.
Hack #3: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet, like cast iron. Place the skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat. Once the pan is very hot, add 1 tablespoon butter, swirling it around the skillet as it melts. Add the steaks. Let the steaks sear without disturbing them, allowing a flavorful crust to form; cook for about 3 minutes. Flip the steaks and cook on the second side for the same amount of time to create an even crust (about 3 minutes). Test the temperature for doneness; rare: 120-130°F, medium-rare: 130-135°F, medium: 135-140°F, medium-well: 140-150°F.
Hack #4: Baste the steaks. Basting steak with butter adds rich flavor, helps create a golden-brown, crisp crust, and can distribute the flavor of aromatics evenly across the meat. After approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds of cooking on the second side, add the remaining butter and optional aromatics (smashed garlic clove and/or a sprig of thyme or rosemary) to the side of the skillet. Use a hot pad to carefully hold the skillet handle and tilt the pan slightly, allowing the butter and aromatics to pool on the side. For 30 seconds, spoon the melted butter over the steaks repeatedly to baste and infuse with flavor. If the aromatics start to burn, remove them from the skillet.
Hack #5: Brown the fat cap. After the steaks have been basted and cooked for 3 minutes on the second side, use tongs to hold a steak, one at a time, on its side to cook the fat cap (the fatty edge), for about 30 seconds each steak, or until lightly browned.
Hack #6: Rest the steak. Transfer the steaks to a plate or cutting board, lightly tent with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Don’t skip this step!
Hack #7: Slice the steaks against the grain (perpendicular to the muscle fibers)—this allows for maximum tenderness.
Hack #8: Drizzle the resting juices and fat left in the skillet over the steaks before serving. Garnish with fresh organic herbs if desired and serve with sides of your choice.

Nutrition Information

per one serving

Calories	Carbs	Protein	Fat	Fiber
542 kcal	0 g	46 g	40 g	0 g

Beverage Pairing

Recommended Beverage: Wine

Recommended Style: Cabernet Sauvignon

Recommended Brand: Paul Dolan

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