The Best Steak You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol.

Season the New York strip steak generously with kosher salt and light black pepper on all sides.

Heat a cast iron pan on medium-high heat with a little vegetable oil until it starts to smoke.

Pat the steak dry to remove moisture before placing it in the pan.

Place the steak in the pan away from you to avoid splatter and let it cook for 3-4 minutes without moving it.

Check for color by lifting the steak slightly; if it’s not browned, let it cook longer.

Sear the fatty side of the steak to render the fat and crisp it up.

Add crushed garlic and thyme to the pan once the steak is browned, and then add butter to baste the steak.

Baste the steak with the melted butter for flavor and browning.

Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature; aim for 140°F for medium doneness.

Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a rack for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before slicing.

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