How to Cook New York Strip Steak in Oven | Best Way to Cook New York Strip Steak in the Cast Iron

New York strip steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: flank steak

Sirloin is leaner, while flank provides a more budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

Pat dry the New York strip steaks with a paper towel to remove moisture.

Preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit.

Generously season both sides of the steak with salt and black pepper.

Preheat a cast iron skillet to smoking point until smoke comes out.

Pour 2 tablespoons of canola oil into the skillet and transfer the steaks in.

Sear each side of the steak for 1 minute to create a crust.

Sear the sides of the steak for 30 seconds each.

Scoop out a couple tablespoons of oil from the skillet before adding the butter.

Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 2 cloves of garlic, and a couple of sprigs of rosemary and thyme to the skillet.

Tilt the skillet and baste the steaks with the melted butter using a spoon.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 5 minutes for medium-rare.

For medium, cook in the oven for an additional 2 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the steak; it should be around 120° Fahrenheit.

Transfer the steak to a sheet pan and let it rest for 10 minutes.

After resting, slice the steak into pieces approximately 1/4 of an inch thick.

Plate the sliced steak and optionally season with more salt and black pepper.

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