Perfect Reverse Sear Steak
Restaurant-quality steak at home
The reverse sear method guarantees perfectly cooked steak with a gorgeous crust and juicy, tender interior every single time.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
steak (ribeye or strip) (room temperature)
400 g
olive oil
15 ml
kosher salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
butter
30 g
garlic cloves (smashed)
3 piece
fresh thyme or rosemary
4 sprig
Instructions
Preheat oven and prepare steak
Bring steak to room temperature and season generously with salt and pepper.
Reverse sear in oven
Place steak on wire rack in oven at low temperature to slowly bring it to desired internal temperature.
Sear on stovetop
Heat oil in hot pan and sear steak on each side until deep golden crust forms.
Baste with butter and aromatics
Add butter, garlic, and herbs to pan and baste steak continuously for extra flavor.
Rest and serve
Remove steak from pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheating will overcook the steak - slice and use cold in salads if needed.
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