For the most tender steaks:

1. Make sure the steaks aren't too cold before grilling them, have them hang out at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes. 2. Cook the right kind of steak. (See tips above) 3. Do not overcook the steaks.

Why does my steak stick to cast iron?

Heat up the pan long enough before you add the steak. Also, add enough oil to cover the surface of the pan before adding the steak. Don't flip the steak over until you get a good sear on it. It will release easily if you your steak has enough marbling, gets golden brown and you used enough oil.

How to clean a cast iron pan after cooking?

Discard the excess grease. Pour in a bit of water into the pan while it's still on the stove, using a wooden spoon or whisk to scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Heat it up on low heat. The water will clean up the messy skillet in no time. Discard the water, wash it with more hot water, dry and then "season" the pan. For more details, check out this post and video.

How To Cook Steak in Cast Iron

Name: How To Cook Steak in Cast Iron
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 2 (1 1/2 inches thick) steaks (NY strip steak, ribeye, porterhouse, t-bone, filet mignon); salt; ground black pepper; oil, for the pan (avocado, grapeseed, olive, sunflower, etc.)

How To Cook Steak in Cast Iron

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Cooking a steak in a cast iron skillet is the perfect method to get a caramelized brown exterior with juicy meat on the inside.

Author: Olga's Flavor Factory
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 8
Total Time: 13 minutes
Yield: 2-4 1x

Ingredients

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2 (1 1/2 inches thick) steaks (NY strip steak, ribeye, porterhouse, t-bone, filet mignon)

salt

ground black pepper

oil, for the pan (avocado, grapeseed, olive, sunflower, etc.)

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Instructions

Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel, then season liberally with salt and ground black pepper on both sides. (about 3/4 – 1 teaspoon of salt per steak)
Heat up the cast iron pan with about a Tablespoon of oil until it’s really hot and shimmering.
Place the steaks into the hot pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until they have a really good sear on both sides. Hold the steaks together with your tongs and hold them with the sides on the pan to get the sides of the steak brown too.
Use an instant read thermometer to get the perfect temperature for the steak. The steak will continue to cook and the temperature will still rise a few degrees when you take it off the stove, so keep that in mind.
Rare: 115-120 F (It will be 125 F when you serve it), Medium-Rare: 120-125 F (130 F when served), Medium: 130-135 F (140 F when served), Medium-Well: 140-145 F (150 F when served), Well Done: 150-155 F (160 F when served).
Let the steaks rest for 5-10 minutes after taking them off the heat before serving.

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