How to Cook a Gosh Darn Steak

This guide will make YOU into the best steak chef around town. A guide to allow anyone in the world, regardless of financial background or experience to make a delicious dinner. Use this to upgrade an average hangout to a 5-star date experience showcasing your culinary know-how.

New York Strip (12 or 16 Ounces)

An Oven with a Stove Top

Sheet Foil

Baking Paper

Olive Oil

Garlic Clove (peeled)

Stick of Butter

Aromatics (Rosemary, Thyme, etc.)

Salt

Pepper

Skillet or Cast-Iron Pan

Meat Thermometer

Balsamic Vinegar

Soy Sauce

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Worcestershire Sauce

1. Preheat your oven to approximately 400 degrees F
2. Wash your skillet/pan with soapy water
3. Dry your skillet
4. Cover the base of your skillet with oil
5. Place foil on the bottom rack of your oven
6. Place your skillet upside down on the top rack of your oven
7. Bake for an hour
8. Let it cool

1. To find a New York Strip, find a cut of meat that is mostly lean with one side covered in fat
2. Check for quality grade:
3. Prime: The most expensive, but also tender and delectable option; mostly found in specialty butchers
4. Choice: The normal option, showcasing restaurant grade steaks with decent marbling and flavor; found in most butchers and grocery stores
5. Select: The budget option, without a lot of fat or tenderness, making the use of marinades/butters more important; found in nearly every grocery store
6. Thickness: Find a 1-inch-thick steak, to allow for more precise internal cooking
7. Color: The redder/pinker the meat is, the fresher it is
8. Determine the doneness of your steak:
9. Rare (120 - 125 °F): a red center with a lot of juices
10. Medium Rare (130 - 135 °F): A lighter red center that retains most of its juice while adding slight firmness
11. Medium (140 - 145 °F): A pink center with a balance in firmness and juiciness
12. Medium-Well (150 - 155 °F): A semi-pink center that is very firm and a little dry
13. Well-Done (160+ °F): A completely brown center with no juice and very firm

You should only do this step if you have more time and ingredients on your hands, and you are using a Select quality steak.

1. Dry the steak
2. Add all the following ingredients into a bowl and mix
3. 2 tbsp of Balsamic Vinegar
4. 2 tbsp of Olive Oil
5. 1 tbsp of Garlic Powder
6. 2 tbsp of Onion Powder
7. 2 tbsp of Soy Sauce
8. 3/2 tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce
9. Pinch of Pepper
10. Place both the steak in a Ziplock bag along with the marinade
11. Refrigerate between an hour to 24 hours, depending on how much time you have

A cooking method that adds more juiciness and tenderness in exchange for more effort and ingredients; generally reserved for impressing someone or a celebratory dinner.

1. Dry your steak
2. Season it until covered with salt and pepper
3. Add 2 tbsp of oil to the pan
4. Heat up your stove to medium heat (350 - 400 °F)
5. Sear one side for 2 minutes
6. Flip and sear for 30 seconds
7. Add 4 tbsp of butter with your garlic and aromatics
8. Consistently scoop the liquid butter with a spoon and coat the top of the steak
9. Periodically flip the steak every minute while checking the internal temperature using your meat thermometer until you have reached level of doneness

A cooking method that uses less ingredients but takes a little more time to make; perfect for making a dinner without having to empty out the pantry.

1. Dry your steak
2. Season it until covered with salt and pepper
3. Preheat your oven to a low heat (225 - 275 °F)
4. Lightly lather the steak in oil, while placing it on baking paper on a pan in the oven with another pan below it to catch the drippings
5. Periodically check on it with your meat thermometer until it reaches about 15 °F below your desired level of doneness
6. Heat up your stovetop to high heat
7. Sear one side for 30 seconds
8. Flip and sear for another 30 seconds

This is done to make sure that all of the fibers in your steak have properly been broken down, and your steak has thoroughly sucked up all the juices from the cooking.

1. (Optional) Place a small surface of butter on a surface like a cutting board
2. Place your steak on the surface
3. Cover it with the sheet foil so it retains its temperature
4. Wait between 5 - 10 minutes before serving

This is to help you decide what sides you may want to accompany your wonderfully made steak to accentuate the flavor experience.

1. Serve along with any of the following sides:
2. Mashed Potatoes
3. Baked Potato
4. Snap Peas
5. Green Beans
6. Roasted Asparagus
7. French Fries
8. Onion Rings
9. Mac and Cheese
10. Potato Salad
11. Rice
12. (Optional) Serve with Red Wine which complements steak well, or a fruit juice if you're underaged