That's right, STEAK on cast iron pan ftw.

[jspeicher]

I was a non-believer until last night.

1). Cast iron pan, heated with a bit of olive oil.

2). Steak, seasoned to your liking.

3). Throw steak in pan, 2-3 min each side.

4). Place pan in preheated oven (400 degrees) for 8-10min.

5). Tada, a juicy steak with more flavor than off the grill.

 

[Taejin]

no pics = no care

 

[jspeicher]

no pics = no care

no av, no care.

 

[thescreensavers]

Hmm I just

preheating oven with the pan to 500 deg, Turn stove on to high heat, pop the pan on, salt and pepper your steak pop it on 1 min on both sides,then pop it in oven, 2 min per side. And let it rest with aluminum foil ontop for 3-4 min. Then eat!

 

[Tsavo]

I was a non-believer until last night.

1). Cast iron pan, heated with a bit of olive oil.

2). Steak, seasoned to your liking.

3). Throw steak in pan, 2-3 min each side.

4). Place pan in preheated oven (400 degrees) for 8-10min.

5). Tada, a juicy steak with more flavor than off the grill.

Pretty standard way of prepping steak.

 

[Kaido]

Yup. Alton Brown's method. 10" cast iron pan, preheated in a 500-degree oven, put on a burner on high for a minute per side to sear, then 3-4 minutes per side in the oven. I haven't grilled a steak in nearly a year because of this 😀 I wouldn't have believed it could taste better than on a grill, but it does.

 

[Gothgar]

no av, no care.

:awe:

 

[biggestmuff]

Standard way of skillet steak.

Use canola oil instead of olive oil. I throw some butter in there too, though.

I also lay a few sprigs of rosemary in the pan with the steaks.

For the noobs and the unaware:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yX1Q3x9Cs4

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

If I use a pan with grill lines like the image below will this method work correctly? I saw the Alton Brown episode and I'm really keen to try this but don't have a flat cast iron pan.

 

[biggestmuff]

It could still work, but you'll be exposing less of the meat's surface area to the hot pan. You may have to add a little bit of time during each cooking stage. It may take you a few steaks to perfect it, but overall you'll be able to do it. Good luck!

 

[sjwaste]

Yup. Alton Brown's method. 10" cast iron pan, preheated in a 500-degree oven, put on a burner on high for a minute per side to sear, then 3-4 minutes per side in the oven. I haven't grilled a steak in nearly a year because of this 😀 I wouldn't have believed it could taste better than on a grill, but it does.

It tastes different than off the grill, but I wouldn't say better or worse. I still prefer the grill, while my wife prefers the cast iron pan.

There are certain qualities like a nice char and the slightly smoky flavor that the pan and oven method can't duplicate. Likewise, the pan does give a nice sear and brown crust on most of the surface of the steak, which the grill cannot do - or at least mine can't, i dont have a flat top.

Overall, I'd say my life is better for having both methods to choose from 🙂

 

[SpatiallyAware]

If I use a pan with grill lines like the image below will this method work correctly? I saw the Alton Brown episode and I'm really keen to try this but don't have a flat cast iron pan.

It would work but I would buy a flat pan. amazon usually has lodge skillets for cheap. That will drain the grease off, which is good for a grill but bad for a skillet.

 

[effowe]

Alton Brown method is mentioned above, but the times are off. It's 30 seconds per side on the burner, then 2 minutes each side in the oven for medium rare. I just did it last night too.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Alton Brown method is mentioned above, but the times are off. It's 30 seconds per side on the burner, then 2 minutes each side in the oven for medium rare. I just did it last night too.

This varies heavily depending on the thickness and cut of steak. They're definetely guidelines, and I would 'test' things out a few times before trying it with company and such over

 

[jspeicher]

This varies heavily depending on the thickness and cut of steak. They're definetely guidelines, and I would 'test' things out a few times before trying it with company and such over

This. Depends on how you like your steak too.

 

[nerp]

Welcome to thousands of years ago.

 

[darkxshade]

why no mention of broiling?

 

[spidey07]

why no mention of broiling?

It's not the same effect. Really hot cast iron will make a very noticeable crust on the steak.

This is also why you don't use one with the little grill indentions. You want flat and you want heavy.

 

[lxskllr]

If I use a pan with grill lines like the image below will this method work correctly? I saw the Alton Brown episode and I'm really keen to try this but don't have a flat cast iron pan.

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You'd be doing yourself a huge favor by picking up a cast iron pan. I don't know about NZ, but they're cheap as dirt in the US, and highly usable.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Any reason why you used Olive Oil. It burns easily.

 

[datalink7]

This varies heavily depending on the thickness and cut of steak. They're definetely guidelines, and I would 'test' things out a few times before trying it with company and such over

Yeah you have to modify. I did exactly the Alton Brown method the first time I tried it and I guess my steak was too thick because it was raw in the middle.

Also, don't use olive oil. Use safflower.

 

[crownjules]

I was a non-believer until last night.

1). Cast iron pan, heated with a bit of olive oil.

2). Steak, seasoned to your liking.

3). Throw steak in pan, 2-3 min each side.

4). Place pan in preheated oven (400 degrees) for 8-10min.

5). Tada, a juicy steak with more flavor than off the grill.

You're searing the steak in the pan which helps seal in those delicious juices. Do the same for a roast for great results.

 

[lxskllr]

Any reason why you used Olive Oil. It burns easily.

I use olive oil for everything. You have to be more careful with the heat, but I like the flavor better.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

I use olive oil for everything. You have to be more careful with the heat, but I like the flavor better.

well being careful with the heat isn't very complimentary to cast iron cooking.

 

[lxskllr]

well being careful with the heat isn't very complimentary to cast iron cooking.

It's not hard. I do have a gas range. That makes it much easier than electric.