Cast Iron New York Strip Steaks Recipes

CAST-IRON STEAK

Steps:

• Remove packaging and pat meat dry with paper towels. Line a plate with paper towels, place meat on top and set aside to dry further and come to cool room temperature (30 to 60 minutes, depending on the weather). Turn occasionally; replace paper towels as needed.
• Place a heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, on the stove and sprinkle lightly but evenly with about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn heat to high under pan. Pat both sides of steak dry again.
• When pan is smoking hot, 5 to 8 minutes, pat steak dry again and place in pan. (If using two steaks, cook in two batches.)
• Let steak sizzle for 1 minute, then use tongs to flip it over, moving raw side of steak around in pan so both sides are salted. Press down gently to ensure even contact between steak and pan. Keep cooking over very high heat, flipping steak every 30 seconds. After it's been turned a few times, sprinkle in two pinches salt. If using pepper, add it now.
• When steak has contracted in size and developed a dark-brown crust, about 4 minutes total, check for doneness. To the touch, meat should feel softly springy but not squishy. If using an instant-read thermometer, insert into side of steak. For medium-rare meat, 120 to 125 degrees is ideal: Steak will continue cooking after being removed from heat.
• Remove steak to a cutting board and tent lightly with foil. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Serve in pieces or thickly slice on the diagonal, cutting away from your body and with the top edge of the knife leaning toward your body. If cooking skirt or hanger steak, make sure to slice across the grain of the meat.

CAST IRON SEARED STRIP STEAK

Steps:

• Unwrap your steaks, place onto a plate, and let rest uncovered in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before you're ready to start cooking.
• When you're ready to start cooking preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• Remove your steaks from the refrigerator and season both sides with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.
• Add steaks to your hot pan and do not touch.
• Let the steaks cook until you start to see a color change halfway up the side of the steaks, about 5-8 minutes.
• Flip the steak.
• Move the steak from the stovetop to the preheated oven.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
• Remove steaks from the oven and let rest until the steak reaches 145 degrees F.
• Serve plain or with a pat of garlic herb compound butter.

NY STRIP STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Allow the steaks to come to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes. Season the steaks with some kosher salt. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil to the pan. Carefully place the steaks in the pan and allow them to sear untouched until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip the steaks and take the pan off the heat. Add the butter and thyme sprigs. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks and continue to baste for about 45 seconds. Transfer the skillet to the center of the oven and cook the steaks until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 135 degrees F., 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare.
• Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, transfer the steaks to a cutting board and allow the meat to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice the steaks and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon the remaining pan sauce over the steaks, sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil.

THE PERFECT NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

Steps:

• Roast the steaks at low heat: Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Season steaks generously with salt on all sides. Place steaks on a wire rack fitted over a rimmed baking sheet; this will ensure even airflow all around the steaks as they cook. Cook for 25-35 minutes, checking after 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F. (Note: Once the temperature reaches 80 degrees F, it will climb quickly.) For an accurate temperature, place the thermometer through the side into the center of the steak. When steak reaches 125 degrees F, let rest 10 minutes.
• Sear the steaks: Heat skillet over high heat. Add the oil and heat until smoking; then add the steaks. Cook for 1 minute, undisturbed. Flip steaks, drain off the fat, then cook another 1 minute, undisturbed. Meanwhile, gently smash the garlic cloves with the heel of your hand until you hear a crack, leaving the peels attached.Add 2 tablespoons of butter, garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet. Tilt the pan and continually baste the steaks with the hot butter as it browns and gets foamy. Take the pan off the heat as you baste if the butter is browning too quickly or the herbs and garlic are starting to burn. Add remaining tablespoon of butter; once the first side is well-browned, flip the steaks and continue basting-a French technique called arroser-until the butter is no longer foamy. (Once the steaks have been flipped, Chef Pandel continues basting with his pan entirely off the heat; you may need to do the same, depending on the variables of stove temperature, pan, and the steaks themselves.) When it's no longer foamy, the butter has done its job and the steaks should be well seared with a nice crust. Check the temperature of the steaks: for medium-rare, the internal temperature should be 125 degrees F-130 degrees F. Remove steaks to the rack to rest, about 10 minutes. Serve right away.

BOBBY FLAY'S NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH HORSERADISH-MINT GLAZE

Steps:

• To make the glaze, whisk together mustard, honey, horseradish and mint in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine black pepper, red pepper flakes and salt. Rub one side of each steak with the mixture.
• Place a medium ovenproof sauté pan over high heat, and heat oil until smoking. Place steaks in pan, rub-side down, and sear for 35 to 40 seconds. Salt the non-rub side while the steaks are searing. Turn steaks over, and place pan in oven until steaks are medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes, brushing with glaze during last 2 minutes. Remove steaks from oven, and brush again with glaze. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

CAST IRON STEAK

Steps:

• STEAK:.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Bring the steak to room temperature.
• Rub the steak on both sides with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it sit while you preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes.
• Place the steak in the skillet, and don't move it for 3 minutes.
• Flip the steak, and leave it alone for another 3 minutes.
• Put the skillet into the preheated oven for 5 minutes. (This will be medium rare.).
• Remove the steak from the skillet to a platter, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• OPTIONAL SAUCE:
• While the steak is resting, deglaze the pan with the red wine, and put back over high heat. Scrape up any bits of steak stuck to the pan.
• Add the shallots to soften in the wine as it reduces.
• Finish the sauce by swirling in the butter to incorporate.
• Pour sauce over steak.

SIMPLE CAST IRON STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Set steaks out at room temperature for 10 minutes. Then season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place steaks into the hot pan and cook until a nice crust forms, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer steaks to a platter. Cover with aluminum foil for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Combine butter and soy sauce. Serve steaks topped with butter mixture.