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Pan-Seared Butter-Basted T-Bone Steak

groups2 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 15 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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11 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:18
  • Pat the T-bone steak thoroughly dry with paper towels until all excess moisture is completely removed
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Make sure all surface moisture is removed, otherwise the meat will steam instead of searing and won't develop a good crust.

Ingredients:T-bone steak
Tools:paper towel
02
Preparation
00:00:27
  • Season both sides and edges of the dry T-bone steak evenly with 2 tsp of Hawaiian sea salt and 1 tsp of black pepper until thoroughly covered
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Season evenly across the entire piece of steak, otherwise under-seasoned parts will lack flavor.

Ingredients:T-bone steakHawaiian sea salt (2 tsp)crushed black pepper (1 tsp)
03
Active Cooking
00:00:58
  • Place a cast-iron skillet over high heat
  • Pour in 1 tbsp of canola oil
  • Swirl it around to coat the pan evenly
  • Wait until the oil is hot and shimmering
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Heat the cast iron skillet thoroughly before adding oil, otherwise the meat will stick to the pan.

Ingredients:canola oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:Cast-iron skillet
04
Active Cooking
00:01:09
  • Use tongs to place the seasoned T-bone steak into the hot pan, facing it away to prevent oil splattering
  • Listen for a loud sizzling sound
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Place the steak away into the pan to avoid hot oil splattering onto the skin.

Ingredients:T-bone steak (1 piece)canola oil
Tools:tongs
05
Active Cooking
00:01:34
  • Add 2 tbsp of butter into the pan around the steak
  • Let it melt completely until foaming
  • Add 3 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
local_fire_departmentmedium high heat
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Do not let the butter burn

maintain moderate heat so the milk solids turn a golden brown without turning black, otherwise it will taste bitter

Ingredients:butter (2 tbsp)fresh thyme (3 piece)fresh rosemary sprigs (2 piece)
Tools:tablespoon
06
Active Cooking
00:02:23
  • Continuously spoon the melted brown butter, herbs, and pan juices over the steak to baste it until a super good crispy golden-brown crust develops
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Tilt the pan slightly towards oneself while spooning the hot butter to gather the liquid efficiently without spilling, otherwise hot oil may spill.

Ingredients:butter
Tools:tablespoon
07
Active Cooking
00:02:38
  • Flip the steak over with tongs to expose the other side
  • Add another 1 tbsp of fresh butter as needed
  • Continue basting until both sides have a deep golden-brown crust and the steak stays moist
local_fire_departmentmedium high heat
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Flip carefully with tongs to avoid splashing hot oil and butter onto yourself.

Ingredients:butter (1 tbsp)
Tools:tongstablespoon
08
Active Cooking
00:04:22
  • Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the steak to check the internal temperature
  • Cooking until it hits 120°F to 125°F for a medium-rare plus steak
  • Remove it from the pan
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Use tongs securely when lifting the heavy steak with a thermometer to avoid dropping it, otherwise hot oil may splatter.

Tools:meat thermometertongs
09
Waiting Time
00:04:33
  • Transfer the cooked T-bone steak to a wooden cutting board
  • Let it rest undisturbed for about 5 minutes so all the juices redistribute and come back into the meat
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Do not skip resting time, otherwise all the flavorful juices will run out onto the board when sliced and the meat will become dry.

Ingredients:T-bone steak
Tools:cutting board
10
Active Cooking
00:04:38
  • Slice off the strip loin and tenderloin from the T-bone
  • Slice the meat nicely into neat strips for a beautiful restaurant presentation
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Use a sharp carving knife to slice cleanly without tearing the tender meat fibers.

Ingredients:T-bone steak
Tools:carving knifecutting board
11
Active Cooking
00:04:55
  • Arrange the sliced steak on a serving plate
  • Garnish with fresh rosemary
  • Finish with a pinch of sea salt for bursts of texture and mineral flavor
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Sprinkle finishing salt lightly just before eating so the salt crystals maintain their crunchy texture.

Ingredients:T-bone steakfresh rosemary sprigsHawaiian sea salt (0.5 tsp)
Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

T-bone steak1 piece
Hawaiian sea salt2.5 tsp
crushed black pepper1 tsp
canola oil1 tbsp
butter3 tbsp
fresh thyme3 piece
fresh rosemary sprigs2 piece

blenderAll Tools Needed

paper towelCast-iron skillettongstablespoonmeat thermometercutting boardcarving knifeserving plate