Properly Seared Steak

This is an instructable for how to perfectly sear a steak.
This is not about marinating or cooking it is not a recipe. This just the skill of searing. You will have to add your ingredients and cooking techniques to it.
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This is not about marinating or cooking it is not a recipe. This just the skill of searing. You will have to add your ingredients and cooking techniques to it.
Try it with https://www.instructables.com/id/Garlic-Butter
Steak to Room Temp

You should bring your steak to room temperature before you cook. This will help prevent burning the outside while waiting for the inside to cook.
Preheat the Skillet


You will need an oven safe skillet. Cast iron skillets are great.
Pay Dry



Pat dry the steak.
Season the Steak






If you have not done a marinade or something, add a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper.
Put Pan Over Medium-high Heat


Take the pan out of the oven and place it on the burner over medium high heat.
Sear




Using tongs place the steak in the pan. Sear it for a minute or two. Until the sides start to brown.
Flip it over and repeat. Another minute.
Flip it over and repeat. Another minute.
Sear the Edges


Hold each edge on the skillet until it is nicely browned on the edges.
Bake


Put the skillet in the oven on 400 till desired doneness.
*Use a meat thermometer.
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*Use a meat thermometer.
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or put it on during the next step.
Let Stand


Let stand at least one minute.