Cooking a restaurant-quality steak at home is easier than you think, provided you follow a few key rules.
1. Choose the Right Cut
For home cooking, a ribeye or strip steak with good marbling is your best bet. The fat equals flavor and helps keep the meat juicy.
2. Temperature is Everything
Never cook a cold steak. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before it hits the pan.
3. The Reverse Sear
Cook it low and slow in the oven until it reaches your desired internal temperature, then give it a quick, screaming-hot sear in a cast-iron skillet to develop a crust.