YAST: Yet Another Steak Thread

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effowe

effowe

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I'm planning on picking up my first cast iron skillet today, and would like to break it in with a nice steak. I will most likely be getting a nice ribeye, and am planning on seasoning with kosher salt + fresh ground pepper. How do I go about cooking the perfect steak?
 
effowe

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Ok then, I will try this and will report back in later with results. I am also planning on doing some garlic mashed potatoes (with the skins on) and some vegetable, haven't decided yet. Thanks.
 
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mattocs

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Let us know how it works. I love steak, and eat it regularly, but even in the winter I shovel the snow off the deck and use the gas grill. I am going to get myself a nice skillet and give this a try sometime.

Any pros/cons to doing it this way over a grill?
 
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mattocs

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Also, should a normal iron skillet like frying pan be used (I have several of these) or one with ribs on it to keep it off the bottom of the pan?
 
dbk

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Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: mattocs

Any pros/cons to doing it this way over a grill?
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Yeah, it tastes better using a skillet and you get a better crust.
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Also it cooks the whole steak evenly - very useful for grilling n00bs like myself.
 
effowe

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Now this is getting more complicated. Since I don't have a cast iron I was going to head up to Target to grab one, saw a pre-seasoned one available online. The website says it's not available in store, however, so I will have to season my pan before using it. Here's to hoping I don't burn down my apartment tonight.
 
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spidey07

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Use canola oil - NOT VERY MUCH, like maybe a teaspoon.

You should be able to get a Lodge pre-seasoned cast iron skillet at target, walmart, etc. Read up on how to care for one and keep it seasoned. I clean with only kosher salt, warm water and a paper towel.
 
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Howard

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Do you have a gas grill? If so, season on that since it's gonna be REAL smoky inside.
 
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Howard

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Yep. Cook some bacon on it, pour out the excess lard, and smear around the fat until you get an extremely thin layer coating the whole pan (make sure you use something lint-free, or your fingers). Then up the heat on your grill to about 375F, flip the pan so the bottom is up, close the hood, and forget about it.

Actually, you can do it with Crisco or vegetable oil or supermarket lard or whatever.

If you've got the time, wait for the pan to cool and apply another layer. You'll probably have some marks on the rim from the grille, so just rotate it a bit to get even application.
 
effowe

effowe

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Originally posted by: Howard
Yep. Cook some bacon on it, pour out the excess lard, and smear around the fat until you get an extremely thin layer coating the whole pan (make sure you use something lint-free, or your fingers). Then up the heat on your grill to about 375F, flip the pan so the bottom is up, close the hood, and forget about it.

Actually, you can do it with Crisco or vegetable oil or supermarket lard or whatever.

If you've got the time, wait for the pan to cool and apply another layer. You'll probably have some marks on the rim from the grille, so just rotate it a bit to get even application.
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Well I read up online and they suggested Crisco so the pan is currently upside down on the grill coated with crisco. I am going to start prepping the other food now, will be back for any last minute advice before the steak cooking starts.
 
GagHalfrunt

GagHalfrunt

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Originally posted by: mattocs
Let us know how it works. I love steak, and eat it regularly, but even in the winter I shovel the snow off the deck and use the gas grill. I am going to get myself a nice skillet and give this a try sometime.

Any pros/cons to doing it this way over a grill?
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Pros: You don't have to shovel snow

Cons: Lose the charcoal grill taste


As long as you cook it well it'll be delicious either way.
 
waggy

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Originally posted by: Howard
Yep. Cook some bacon on it, pour out the excess lard, and smear around the fat until you get an extremely thin layer coating the whole pan (make sure you use something lint-free, or your fingers). Then up the heat on your grill to about 375F, flip the pan so the bottom is up, close the hood, and forget about it.

Actually, you can do it with Crisco or vegetable oil or supermarket lard or whatever.

If you've got the time, wait for the pan to cool and apply another layer. You'll probably have some marks on the rim from the grille, so just rotate it a bit to get even application.
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but he shouldnt have to do that if its pre-seasoned.


(i would still do it though)
 
sactoking

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It may be pre-seasoned, but it was also probably sitting in a warehouse somewhere for a while.

I'd advocate washing it and seasoning it as soon as you get home from the store, pre-seasoned or not. It's probably pretty dirty.
 
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duragezic

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Yeah that cast iron skillet method works excellent. One day at Walmart I decided I wanted a steak that night, trying to the "ATOT method" so I ended up having to buy the pan, set of dishes, set of silverware, the whole works. Even the first time I did it it turned out excellent.

I think I have a Lodge pre-seasoned one... it was only $16 or so from Walmart. It could probably be seasoned still though, but I haven't bothered.
 
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Originally posted by: spidey07
Use canola oil - NOT VERY MUCH, like maybe a teaspoon.

You should be able to get a Lodge pre-seasoned cast iron skillet at target, walmart, etc. Read up on how to care for one and keep it seasoned. I clean with only kosher salt, warm water and a paper towel.
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Pre-seasoned Lodge cast iron is a lifetime investment. We are using my wife?s great grandma's skillet with great success. They also easily convert to a lethal bullet proof weapon that doesn?t require a license ;)
 
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