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On Jan 8, 10:14 am, "Peter" > wrote:
> Did you lets the steaks sit at room temp for a while? I'd say 30 min, but
> steak size and thickness makes a difference.
I did actually... more like an hour.
Something that Alton says in the episode kind of confuses me... He
claims that he doesn't finish on the stove because it would cook the
outside too fast and be burned/crispy. Well, it seems to me that the
cast iron skillet is NOT going to lose that much heat when you take if
off the burner (especially if you've pre-heated it)... so it wouldn't
make that much difference, would it? Maybe I am pre-heating it too
high? But he definitely finishes at 500.
Don't forget to check your even for correct temperature - ovens are
frequently off
Step 1 - room temperature - 60 to 70 degrees?
He's pre-heating the PAN in the oven to 500 degrees - it will take the pan
longer to come to 500 degrees than the oven - add some extra time. be sure
to place the pan in the cool oven.
What kind of stove to you have - electric or gas? Was the burner on when you
transferred the pan?
total cooking time 30+ 30 = 1 min
2 min + 2 min = 4 min
rest time 2 Min Covered.
Total time = 7 minutes seems a little short to me even @ 500 degrees
Dimitri
Here are his exact instructions
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/a...ipe/index.html
Ingredients
1 boneless rib eye steak, 1 1/2-inch thick
Canola oil to coat
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
Place 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees.
Bring steak(s) to room temperature.
When oven reaches temperature, remove pan and place on range over high heat.
Coat steak lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of
salt. Grind on black pepper to taste.
Immediately place steak in the middle of hot, dry pan. Cook 30 seconds
without moving. Turn with tongs and cook another 30 seconds, then put the
pan straight into the oven for 2 minutes. Flip steak and cook for another 2
minutes. (This time is for medium rare steaks. If you prefer medium, add a
minute to both of the oven turns.)
Remove steak from pan, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 2 minutes.
Serve whole or slice thin and fan onto plate.
Dimitri