Cast Iron Steak -

Prep:25 mins

Cook:10 mins

Resting Time:8 mins

Total:43 mins

Servings:4 servings

Yield:2 steaks

Cooking Time for Steak

The time it takes to cook the steak depends on whether you want your steak to be rare, medium or well-done as well as the size of the steak. Timing for a 1-inch rib-eye cooked over medium-high heat would be roughly more of between 3- 5 minutes per side. However, as a more effective way, it is recommended that instead of using the time factor, you should use meat thermometer that will enable you get the inner temperatures.

Here’s a guide for internal temperatures:Here’s a guide for internal temperatures:

Rare: 110°F
Medium-Rare: 120°F
Medium: 130°F
Medium-Well: 140°F
Well-Done: 150°F
Do not forget that the internal temperature of the steak will rise another 5 degrees while it is being allowed to rest after it is cooked.

Two (3/4-pound) bone-in rib-eye steaks, at least 1-inch thick
1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps to Cook Your Steak
1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all necessary ingredients.
2. Preheat Oven: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Allow the steaks to come to room temperature for 20 to 40 minutes before cooking.
3. Season Steaks: Just before cooking, season the steaks with salt and pepper.
4. Heat Pan: Add oil to a cast-iron pan and heat it over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
5. Sear Steaks: Place the steaks in the hot pan and sear one side for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Check Temperature: Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature. Depending on the steak’s thickness and your preferred level of doneness, the steaks might be cooked to your liking.
  - Rare: 110°F
  - Medium-Rare: 120°F
  - Medium: 130°F
  - Medium-Well: 140°F
  - Well-Done: 150°F
7. Finish Cooking (if needed): If the steaks aren’t done to your liking, place a tablespoon of butter on top of each steak. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the desired doneness is achieved.
8. Rest Steaks: Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.