At Nebraska Star® Beef we are always looking for new and better ways to prepare our steaks!

Reverse Sear Steak: Medium Rare 12oz NY Strip

1. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Season steak to taste.
3. Place steak on drip rack in oven until steak reaches desired internal temperature. (120 – 125 F for medium rare)
4. When steak has reached desired internal temp, remove from oven and rest while cast iron pan pre-heats.
5. Pre-heat cast iron skillet for approx. 5 min on medium heat.
6. Add butter, garlic clove to preheated pan and sear steak until crust forms on all sides. (Smash garlic clove with a fork prior to basting, if desired.)
7. Using a spoon, baste the steak with the garlic butter during the searing process.
8. After searing on both sides, remove and rest for 6-8 minutes.
9. Serve.

The idea behind the reverse sear steak method is to control as many variables in cooking a steak as possible. By using the oven to do the cooking, you can control time and temperature much more precisely than on a grill. Grills are prone to flair ups and hot spots that make cooking to consistent doneness very difficult. The grill is still a fun way to cook a steak for yourself and family. But,  reverse sear is the best way to avoid over done or burnt steaks.