Perfect Steak

Ingredients

• 10 oz New York Strip steak
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. 2Place steaks on counter at room temperature for 20-30 minutes
3. 3Pat dry steaks on all sides with paper towels
4. 4Rub steak with dash of salt and generous amount of pepper
5. 5Heat EVOO in case iron skillet on medium-high heat
6. 6Wait until skillet is hot – right when oil just starts to smoke, toss steaks in
7. 7Sear steak 3 minutes each side
8. 8Take skillet off the stove top burner and place skillet in preheated oven
9. 9Bake for 8-10 minutes
10. 10Remove and cover with aluminum foil for 5 minutes
11. 11Plate medium-rare steak and serve
12. 12*Clean cast iron skillet when still warm. Use with just warm water and stainless-steel scrubbing pad. Do not use dish or other soap. Once clean dry immediately with towel. Rub small amount of EVOO over inside of skillet and store in dry place.