Salt And Pepper Ribeye Steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (8 ounce) rib-eye steaks
• 1 tablespoon diamond crystal® kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Recipe

Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• two days before cooking, salt both sides of each steak with 1/2 teaspoon diamond crystal® kosher salt per steak. place steaks in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to cook.
• remove the steaks from the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to cooking. sprinkle both sides of steak with black pepper.
• heat cast iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. add vegetable oil and heat until oil shimmers.
• carefully place steaks in pan. cook until brown and hard-seared on one side, 4 to 5 minutes.
• turn steaks and top with one teaspoon butter. cook for 3 to 4 more minutes or to desired doneness. you may need to cook the steaks in batches depending on the size of your cast iron pan. keep the cooked steaks in a 170 degree f oven until ready to serve.