Steak Question

[amoeba]

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: maziwanka
i have another question too: i dont have a cast iron skillet but instead i was going to use a nonstick pan to sear the steak. can i use a baking tray or glass dish to cook the steak in the oven (will it be too hot to use those items?)? how will the steak turn out?

My guess is "not very good". Cast iron holds its heat very well, I wouldn't try with a nonstick pan, as they're not usually ment to be in a 500° oven and the plastic handles might melt/catch fire or the coating may peel right off.

A Lodge cast iron skillet is very affordable. Every kitchen should have one, I think it's even one of Alton Brown's required kitchen tools.

You guys that keep knocking pan-seared steaks have never had a good one. It's the best way to cook a steak for us apartment-folk. Many fine restaurants also pan-sear.

Glass won't work. Baking tray might work. Also, even on the stovetop, I wouldn't recommend heating the non stick pan at too high of a temperature, the teflon coating could come off. This is dependent on the quality of the non stick pan.

Non stick is generally not recommended for searing.

 

[beatle]

Originally posted by: TMPadmin

Originally posted by: beatle

Originally posted by: TMPadmin
Steak, in the oven? WTH? I won't eat steak unless it's done properly on a grill.

Heathens!

I guess you've never been to a Ruth's Chris steakhouse...

Note: some nonstick skillets are ovenproof past 350 if they have metal handles. Generally you don't want to overheat a nonstick skillet as the excessive heat can compromise the life of the nonstick coating. The coating will also release a poisonous gas that has been known to kill small pets like birds. Cast iron or maybe anodized aluminum is the way to go.

Don't have one of those around here. I've been to a Jimmy's Steer House.

Not sure where Elma, NY is, but they have 2 of 'em in NYC, one on Long Island, and one in Tarrytown. Take a credit card with room to spare, and bring your elastic pants.

 

[Kenazo]

/me is salivating at the thought of a steak!.......