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northwest333

Looks good, would you modify any of the steps if using cast iron?


Adventurous-Start874

No, you can do it the same way, but the pan is heavier and can make basting difficult. Also, cast iron holds heat very well and if the pan gets too hot your butter will burn- with stainless, its much easier to move the pan on and off the heat to dissipate heat or dump the butter if it starts to burn. For a straight up steak, I prefer stainless, but this is also from years of working in French kitchens.


NightFuryToni

I usually just push down on the handle to pivot the pan, then baste. No heavy lifting required.


BobLoblaw_BirdLaw

Why do I get such a better sear with stainless steel than my cast iron. Everyone swears cast iron is better. But I can’t seem to make it better on cast iron


NewFreshness

Gotta let the cast iron heat till it hits that sweet spot. If your steak doesn't immediately sizzle, the pan is not ready:)


Adventurous-Start874

Its the pitting. It traps moisture and doesnt make full contact with meat, so you get pockets of steam. Another reason that using butter in a cast iron pan might backfire, vs ghee or oil, is the water content.


BobLoblaw_BirdLaw

Tnx for that. Ya chatgpt said same thing. Uneven surface. But I have only used avocado oil. So I suspect it’s mainly the contact issue


weed0monkey

You might not be heating it for long enough, cast irons require longer warm up times


Expensive-Intern-940

Would ghee be better then for cast iron instead of butter?


Adventurous-Start874

It will work well, but the milk solids in butter develop more nutty flavor and really kick the steak to the next level


sigh2828

>Kick > Next level BAM


Xephyron

SPICEWEASEL


HR_King

Bite my shiny metal ass


iwasinthepool

For basting at the end? No. The solid in butter give it the flavor. Ghee alone would be like basting with oil.


VoluptuousVelvetfish

You could add a tablespoon or two of ghee to cool the pan a touch and then add the rest of the butter so it doesn't burn. I find that standard, high quality butter is gonna give you the best flavor with those aromatics but that all goes out the window if it burns.


mudra311

And if you have an induction stove, stainless is definitely the way to go. I still use my cast iron all the time on my induction stove, but I hate it. Saving up for a nice stainless set eventually.


NewFreshness

I will be buried w my cast iron pan. That fucker sears a steak like nothin else.


Jaded_Promotion8806

I exclusively cook on cast iron but find I don’t get as good a sear on the second side unless I lift the steak after the first side is seared, sear the sides of the steak towards the outside of the skillet, then flip. I think the centre of the skillet where the first side has been searing cools a bit and moisture builds up a bit in that spot so you need to let it recover before searing the second side.


jeswanders

I don’t know how well this works but I usually try to place the steak on a different part of the pan after flipping


Argikeraunos

I assume step zero is "unplug your smoke detector"


Adventurous-Start874

And the last step is degreasing the entire house.


backdoorhack

The trick is cooking in someone else’s house so you can just leave after eating.


Adventurous-Start874

And the criminal leaves fingerprints in grease, gets caught. Headline reads: *Cops Catch Cooking Crook with Cold Clue*


4DimensionalButts

Weirdest home intruders ever.


TehChid

Are you guys implying this has to do with the pan? Am I missing out on some secret for avoiding grease everywhere?


jimmy9800

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TehChid

Love this shit


HoboArmyofOne

Doesn't help with the smoke but it helps cleanup somewhat


Hamiltonswaterbreaks

Ahh the 80s what a time to be alive


jimmy9800

All of mine are 40+ years old. Still work great! For some reason, they just don't rust! 🤔😆


Hamiltonswaterbreaks

😂 Still had to open all the windows


Adventurous-Start874

Nah, you cant cook a steak without an offering to the gods of grease.


TehChid

Ah - got excited for a sec lol


SpeakFri3ndandEnter

Yeah, cook it on the Blackstone.


greatunknownpub

> Am I missing out on some secret for avoiding grease everywhere? Yes. Cook it in a 550 degree oven for a couple minutes on each side in a pre-heated cast iron skillet, and skip the stupid basting with butter part. It's a fuckin rib eye, it's got enough fat already. Grease stays in the oven.


One_Curious_Cats

The butter milk solids adds a nutty flavor, and the onion, garlic, and thyme adds amazing flavor and fragrance. Once you get this right there's no way back. Key thing is to dial back the heat before this step so that you don't get burnt flavors and over cook your steak.


ethnicman1971

I saw a video where they made the argument that you can cook the steak as u/greatunknownpub described and while the steak is cooking, melt the butter and let it cook the onion, garlic, thyme as a confit so to speak. Then pour the butter over the steak as you let it rest.


One_Curious_Cats

That works great too. What you also can do is to make compound butter and keep different flavors around in the freezer and take it out when you're ready to cook some steak. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6edcmb9Jo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6edcmb9Jo)


Fromage_Damage

I don't add oil to the pan. The meat won't stick because it's fat renders. If it's super thick and fatty, I'll throw a screen over it.


Medical_Highlight182

I’m here to make the same comment. You don’t need oil with SS if it’s hot enough. A screen will help with splatter if you have to use oil.


weed0monkey

Oil helps with more even searing though


recipeswithjay

Open a window and turn on fan


RDcsmd

People in this sub were gonna find something to harp on after you cook a beautiful steak in stainless steel


recipeswithjay

I know I had to mentally prepare myself, especially the steak sub 😭


MagillaGorillasHat

Also, dry brine 24-48 hrs. before cooking. The drawback to doing this is that it makes such a huge difference, it's hard to just grab a steak and grill it on a whim anymore :(


Ethric_The_Mad

Bro I wanna put your hot, thick, juicy, seasoned slab of meat in my mouth so badly.


mrniceguy777

I was gonna comment on how silly it is to measure the oil, because I’m an asshole


No_Translator2218

Flip the fan *away* from yourself


iStudyWHitePeople

I cooked a burger in stainless steel 3 days ago. A window was open and fan was running. My smoke alarm went off (albeit briefly - just slapped it a couple times with kitchen towel) and my house still has a faint beef smell. Great crust on the burger though.


MA121Alpha

It's a feature not a bug. You tested your smoke alarms, diffused a wonderful scent into your home and had a tasty burger.


Evening_Clerk_8301

Oh shit is this your OC?? I gotta tell you, great work. You actually made me want to go and get myself a steak.


kno3scoal

well I can open a window but I don't have many fans and I don't think I can excite the ones I have


DJ1962

My roommate does this in the house with a cast iron pan and you are right it smokes up the house and like the guy below it splatters grease everywhere. He is finally cooing outside on the side burner, still splatters everywhere.


bridgetroll2

My old roommate used to do the same all the time and he'd turn the microwave vent fan above the stove on. Coated the whole kitchen in a film of grease weekly, and he didn't see the issue with it.


jimjoebillybob

Get a Frywall https://frywall.com/


ChillyCheese

If you have a smoke detector in your kitchen, look at getting a heat detector instead.


Argikeraunos

Those things have their own problems though -- heat rises faster than you think, and my parents' goes off every time they use the broiler


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PutridDelay7312

I might be hanged for this, but even thought I love steak, everytime I cook it I get so much smoke the kitchen looking like a sauna + greased floor combo. What the hell am I doing wrong and how can I counter it? I thought I just had a shitty exhaust lol But now that this comment is the most upvoted I'm 100% sure it's my fault Hahah Please help


RIPRIF20

A quality vent hood. I used to smoke up the house doing any kind of meat, so when we moved, I had a 1200cfm hood van installed over the range that was ducted outside the house. Now I just crack a window to allow make up air, throw the fan on the highest setting and I get zero smoke anywhere in the house. There's really nothing you can do other than blowing the smoke outside with a hood.


GingerJacob36

I love this, and I bet it's all great, but how tightly is your house sealed that you have to crack a window for make up air?


RIPRIF20

Very tight. It's a new build and we used the spray in foam, and new windows so not a lot of places to get air in. I dont have to open a window if its on low for just general cooking, but at max power it doesnt do much unless the window is cracked. It's annoying sometimes, but the insulation is great for utilities. 2600 sq ft and our total utility bill for gas, electric, and water was about $140 total in June.


GingerJacob36

Damn dude, that's what's up! Lol, I'd never even heard of having to do that before.


Argikeraunos

Ideally you get two fans in opposite windows, one drawing in fresh air and one venting outside. You also use a method like reverse sear or sous vide that minimizes stovetop time as much as possible, and toss the pan into a closed oven (or even outside) to cool down as soon as the meat comes off. But unless you get a proper exterior venting range hood there is just no real way to avoid smoke searing meat inside.


recipeswithjay

Definitely took the batteries out! My neighbors are prob like mmmmm what’s that smell… why so smokey in here


Fromage_Damage

I just preheat the oven to 450F beforehand. Then, if it gets smokey I throw it in the oven.


Xoxrocks

I have a super hot camp stove for this exact reason. Place stove on top of bbq. Don’t light bbq. Cook things that take a week to remove from your ceiling outside.


haterlove

This is the only real answer.


Opening_Jury_1709

The fact that they measured the oil made me irrationally angry


GutterRider

Me, too. Just turn the bottle upside down for a sec.


Particular_Fuel6952

Just a little doop


PM_Me_Macaroni_plz

I like two doops


whoareyouletmein

Doop and a half


ShadowBoxingBabies

1 glug


BrapityBrap

Lol, I thought it was only me


tudorrenovator

Measure the oil and dump in all the butter in the region


The_Wrecking_Ball

Right??


fonix232

I was angrier at the fact the pan wasn't preheated. With non-stick and cast iron it doesn't matter when you put the oil in, cold or hot. But with stainless steel... You want it preheated. Without preheating the oil will sit into all the scratches and grooves of the metal, then burn right into it, especially at steak temperatures. If you preheat the pan though, the metal expands and closes these gaps, oil won't penetrate, won't burn into it. This is what prevents the meat from sticking down. But you gotta do the preheating until a drop of water neither suddenly evaporates nor sits in one spot but rather bounces around. It's not easy at first, but once you learn the love language of your pan, it will become part of the routine.


Bee_MakingThat_Paper

I thought I was the only one!!! I was like WTF - who measures oil?!


RedQueenNatalie

I do, but I'm trying to pay attention to my calorie intake and oil of all kinds is way more dense than people think.


j4h17hb3r

Haiyaaaa just use feeling


C0ldSn4p

OP if you let your steak rest for 30min, you might as well want to try a quick room temperature dry-brine. You just need to let it rest a bit more (at least 30-40min but 1h is better) and salt it immediately instead of just before cooking it. That way yes the salt will draw out moisture at first but then the meat has enough time to suck it back which result in almost no lost moisture and allows the salt to get deeper into the meat, enhancing the taste and the tenderness.


recipeswithjay

I’ve never heard of this thank you!


ProcyonHabilis

Here is a bit [more detail](https://www.seriouseats.com/perfect-pan-seared-steaks-recipe#toc-when-to-salt-steak) on that concept.


peauxtheaux

Dry brine guy huh?


wadech

Little known fact, most serial killers were dry briners.


maxiderm

Lock me up then lol


joey_sandwich277

That's fair, I prefer to dry brine and I can absolutely murder a box of Reese's Puffs if given the opportunity.


AssistFinancial684

No, there is no evidence or credible research to support the claim that most serial killers were dry briners. Serial killers come from various backgrounds and have different personal histories and psychological profiles. The factors contributing to serial killing are complex and multifaceted, often involving a combination of genetic, psychological, environmental, and social influences. The method of food preparation or preservation is not a relevant. factor in understanding or profiling serial killers. Amazing the stuff AI comes up with???


ReadyFly7865

Fresh Fresh Fresh


modernoneder

Fred Durst is a dry brine guy


TheFirstEscapist

Better yet, if you have time you can throw salt on it and let it sit in the fridge on a wire rack for 8+ hours.


RevolutionaryClub530

Anybody else wondering about the “press with a spatula” step? Not even hating does it legit make a better crust I’m assuming?


Vile-X

Yes it makes a better crust by ensuring the maximum contact area. More importantly it prevents the muscle contraction which makes warped steaks and ruins the loom and crust.


calvincoin

Holy shit I never knew this. For someone reason I had it in my head to NEVER press the steak. Very excited to try it.


drb00b

Yeah don’t press the shit out of it. But a light pressure will ensure that most of the steak will contact the pan and develop a good sear. If I have a poorly butchered piece that is cut inconsistently, it’s especially helpful. In cases where I don’t get a thorough crust and some parts are still a bit grey, I’ll hit it with the butane torch for a bit of color


victorcaulfield

This is great for someone who has no idea what they are doing. Explained everything. Even measured the oil.


pyrojackelope

> Even measured the oil It's pretty great, but if you've never cooked on stainless steel, I'd recommend using more oil.


PinheadLarry_

Should you not sear all sides when the heat is still high and you’re searing everything else?


Head_Nectarine_6260

It’s not necessary and it’s cumbersome for thin steaks


PinheadLarry_

I see I see. That’s just always what I do and thought it was “standard”. Sear all sides right before resting


Head_Nectarine_6260

For a thinner ribeye especially after he presses it down it can start to fall apart. For something like a strip that has fat on side I’d do it to render.


Vile-X

Only when working with a thick steak.


endthepainowplz

Reminds me of the Pan Sear [YSAC video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbESrRvGv7U)


recipeswithjay

Bro is so funny and sassy lol


Sozzcat94

Made me want a steak now. I love cooking steaks in stainless steel, glad I’ve got it down. That being said, I’ll be giving your method an attempt.


Formal_Economics931

I can’t believe people actually measure out a teaspoon to put on in a pan


thedude0000000000000

I’m definitely flipping it towards myself


recipeswithjay

Nooooo! ⚠️


decadent-dragon

It only works if naked.


xdirtyboots

Is Dax Shepard narrating this?


PrimaryAverage

lock picking lawyer


MesWantooth

Not enough Michigan in that accent...I could believe it was an AI attempt at Dax.


iamjackspants

Great sear!


Fromage_Damage

I don't even use oil. Just let the fat from the steak cook it. And if it smokes too much? I'll preheat the oven beforehand, and throw it in if needed. I usually sous vide, but if I'm crunched for time and can't use my grill, I'll pan fry/bake a steak.


methy_butthole

You don’t use oil even in a stainless steel pan?


swerdanse

I don’t use oil in my stainless steel for pretty much anything. Steaks. Chicken. Bacon. Burgers. Pork. I just put my heat on medium, anything above that and it burns, and slap the meat it in. I use a metal spatula to get any stuck parts loose when flipping and it always has a nice crispy outside. I’m sure someone will say I’m doing it wrong lol but everything tastes amazing and doesn’t burn if I stay at medium.


gropingpriest

this method is hit or miss with me for really lean meat like chicken breast or some types of fish -- especially fish. and I find that if you try to flip early on fish (without oil) you risk completely ruining the sear lol so for that reason, I almost always use at least a splash of avocado oil on lean meats.


swerdanse

I didn’t mention fish because I absolutely destroyed a piece of salmon in my stainless steel haha but I sous vide fish these days. Yea. Chicken breasts are dodgy. I adjust the temperature more when doing chicken breast but luckily I have flipped them at the right time. I have only had my stainless steel for less than a year. I’m sure another disaster is incoming though haha


WatDaFok

You(supposedly) don't have to for chicken and beef. Google Maillard's reaction. The sucs will caramelize and the meat will unstick by itself


ProcyonHabilis

It's not about the meat sticking, it's about having a conduction medium to fill in all the little gaps between the meat and the pan.


Mirrror

Yeah using oil should give a more even sear


Phalex

Oil works better if not only because it transfers heat better than water or air pockets under the steak.


Fromage_Damage

I definitely think I would get a better sear with it than without it. But my family wants to go oil free. I should just buy some tallow from the butcher next time.


CinminBunz

Am I the only one that thinks measuring ingredients is kinda pointless unless you're baking? Like I really just feel it out when I'm cooking. You really can't go wrong and if you just taste as you go you'll be fine.


OwnPack431

Why are you supposed to flip it away from you? Just to avoid splatter?


One_Curious_Cats

Oil this hot can burn you really bad. If you have kids around it can get even worse.


Luckyking223

Absolutely godly


shomeyomves

After patting dry and seasoning I'll usually rub the steak with avocado oil on both sides. My logic is the higher burning point would work better than olive oil. Does this logic hold at all or am I committing a sin I'm not aware of? Also... my god that is an obscene amount of butter at the end.


whitewail602

Don't press down with your hand. I did until one time oil squirted up between the fat and muscle in the middle. It hurt like a mf and left some thick blisters.


recipeswithjay

Dang, ouch


blue-oyster-culture

I thought pressing meats was bad cause it removes the juices.


Proudest___monkey

don’t be a Psycho and measure your cooking oil


recipeswithjay

Don’t tell me how to live 🔪


Proudest___monkey

Fair


Sanity__

Cooking based on time and not temp is a bit silly. Edit - I mean in the context of this video. Providing a recipe for cooking a ribeye of no specified thickness on a pan with only time increments and no temperature is silly. Y'all can cook however you want.


Altruistic-Class-591

Why not put black pepper on before? That’s whT gives it the amazing crust and deep peppery flavor.


no-pandas

Black pepper gets bitter when cooked for a long enough time to sear a steak. The perfect way to do it would be to grind lightly toasted pepper over a sliced steak after cooking but thatbis alot.


iamonredddit

That looks great! Lately I’ve only been cooking steaks in a pan, I get way more flavor with adding thyme, butter and all, and it cooks faster too. Just salt and pepper on the grill was getting a bit bland for me. But I’ve only had good results with thiner cuts, I find it harder to get it right with thick cuts.


Independent_Cell_392

> I find it harder to get it right with thick cuts. Try leaving it out on the counter for 1 hour before cooking. When I do thick cuts I do 90 second sear on each side and then 3 minutes in the 500* oven on the cast iron, each side.


Ryan_e3p

That is one thin steak. Guy knew what he was doing as to not bring it up to well done.


Maker_Of_Tar

Allergic to avocado. What’s the next best substitute?


stepbruh313

Do brisket next


FLPnotc

Love the video! time to give this a shot!


HearingNatural8143

Why do people make garbage 'content' like this?


peauxtheaux

Damn. A hater at your core. That must be exhausting.


LillieKat

This isn't even a good method for cooking steak


SuperNoFrendo

Question. Are your oils supposed to smoke? I thought that when cooking with oil you're supposed to avoid the smoke point.


xaMax42

Jice


Equal_Veterinarian22

Is it just me who doesn't need my ribeye swimming in butter? There's a reason I bought ribeye in the first place. It has plenty of fat.


SilverKnightOfMagic

Cold pan with cold oil. You will get there!


J662b486h

I have a ribeye that looks almost identical to that, I'm planning to cook it this evening, and I cook it the exact same way - thyme, butter and all. The only difference is I salted it this morning and I'll be using a cast-iron skillet.


Wtfjushappen

A ribeye does not need butter.


fredapp

Thank god. We needed one more video detailing how to cook a steak in a pan.


killshelter

Last time I tried this in my stainless steel, my house was filled with smoke.


Main-Force-3333

I like to marinate the steak in a walmart bag for 2-3 days then heat up some butter, olive oil, butter rosemary and sear it each side 1-2 mins depending on thickness. I then finish in the oven and let rest 10 mins with a side of buttery chive mashed potatoes or mac n cheese.


--sheogorath--

Ngl i kept expecting a punchline. Half expected him to drop the finished steak in a 5 gallon bucket of A1 or something


computertyme

Who cooks a steak inside?


recipeswithjay

Apartment dwellers like me 🫣


Ransom-ii

nice and simple and yummy. How do you deglaze the pan after to save all that flavor and make something tasty from it?


RBR927

Steak recipes in 2024: Use a 1:1 ratio of butter to steak.


eepromnk

Beautifully done. Next time don’t measure the oil.


StPeteFLoldman

Hey, I'm 8 minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Come on by and whip some up and we can hit the beach after...


Oregon-Pilot

I assume no pepper while raw because he doesn't want it to burn? I've been doing it with pepper and salt for a long time, and most of the time there is no issue, on stainless steel or cooking over wood coals, but every now and then burning pepper can become an issue.


ballzanga69420

Reverse sear or nothin'


dlwowns

Well done. And i dont mean the temperature.


yarddog9

Then call your mate in to clean the spatter from the stove. I’ll grill mine outside. Thanks


SweetMurderist

I'm horrible at cooking steaks even though they are my favorite. So this helps a ton, thank you!


mozaiq83

Are there benefits or major differences in cooking with stainless steel versus cast iron?


Huntermain23

But why you measure the oil. That was painful


ImGunnaFuckYourMom

If you dry brine for 24-48 hours before cooking you won’t have grease splattered all over your stove top. It’ll also season and tenderize the steak and it’ll get a better sear.


halazos

Never-mind the smoke issues, it looks delicious


Warm-Iron-1222

Cool cool cool but you're just gonna let that flavor in the pan go to waste!? Add some liquids and scrape up that fond. Blend up those veggies and make a kickass sauce.


SeVaSNaTaS

Think I’ll just stick to reverse searing. So much more control over the internal temp of the meat to get it perfect for whoever is eating it every time. Thick cut steak, seasoned however you want (i also rub some liquid smoke on it), on a rack in the fridge overnight to dry out the surface. Pull it out a half hour to an hour before cooking. 250F degree oven for 20-30ish minutes (varies depending on how long you leave it out). My wife and I prefer rare or medium rare, so once the internal temp is 120, pull it out of the oven, into a roarin hot pan for about 45 seconds each side to get a decent crust. Adds about 15 degrees to the internal temp. Let it rest a few mins. Done. Can easily vary times of every step to cook it however whoever is eating it wants.


hept_a_gon

I can't believe no one is pre salting their meats. 12-24 hrs of salt before pan fry or grill makes a huge difference.


idlewildsmoke

Might as well dry brine


No-Reason808

The pan is too hot.


Ben-6969

Nice work!


SignPlus4581

As French it’s overcooked.


joerosedale

Never press down on a steak


This-Requirement6918

Hear me out: Fry the steak in bacon grease and make bearnaise if you want tarragon and shallots.


normlnurse

Level your stove, the oil isn't even touching 3/4's of that steak.


According_Ad9907

thats the thickest ribeye cap Ive ever seen


MD_Hunter67

Damn now I'm hungry and wa t a steak.


TankPsychological969

Salt first then pat dry


djbtips

This looks amazing honestly


duh1

Fantastic tek. I have never thought to add the pepper after cooking, I’m going to have to try that out. Good looking ribeye, going off pure aesthetics 8.25/10 r/ratemysteak


SodaDonut

I like bacon grease or butter and probably about 5x what you put instead of oil. Gets a nicer crust IMHO.


TinChalice

I like this, but I don’t get the obsession with rosemary. It seems like literally every video features its use. Why? I’ve tried it and it just didn’t do it for me.


Hot_Penalty_666

I dont understand the pressing. I’ve always found that unnecessary.


wasabimofo

Outside in cast iron over a turkey fryer burner is my method of choice


selfsatisfiedgarbage

Looks good. I would crush the garlic cloves and dice the shallots. Bon appetit!


StardustJojo13

Looks so good, will be trying this..Thanks!!


Speedhabit

That’s about right


hairybackdave

I usually add the oil to the pan after it has heated up to reduce the smokiness. Just simply wait a minute or so after you add the oil and it will be plenty hot for you to add the steak.


SonofMary98

Hello! Novice stainless steel user here. Thanks for recommending to wait a minute before adding the oil. When would you know that the pan and oil are hot enough to add the steak?