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Steak, Reverse Sear
A foolproof method for evenly cooked steak with a deeply browned crust.
Prep: 50 minRest: 10 minCook: 42 minTotal: 1h 42min1 steak
Ingredients
Steak
- 800 g steak, 2 inches thickT-bone or similar
- 7 g salt, fine≈1% of steak weight
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
For the Sear
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil
- 1 Tbsp butter(optional)
- 2 cloves garlic(optional)
- 2 sprigs rosemary or thyme(optional)
Method
Prep (45 min before cooking)
- Remove steak from fridge at least 45 min before cooking. Pat very dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Set on a wire rack over a tray.
Slow Roast (30–55 min)
- Preheat oven to 110°C / 225°F. Use convection if available.
- Place the wire rack with steak in the oven.
- Roast until the steak reaches your target internal temperature, checking with an instant-read thermometer. Start checking at the early end — bone-in cuts can heat unevenly.
| Doneness | Pull-out core temp | Approx. oven time |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 47°C / 117°F | 30–35 min |
| Medium-rare | 50°C / 122°F | 35–45 min |
| Medium | 55°C / 131°F | 45–55 min |
Rest (5–10 min)
- Remove from oven and rest while you preheat your cast-iron pan. This is the only rest needed.
Sear (2 min)
- Heat the pan over high heat until smoking, then add the oil.
- Sear 45–60 sec per side until a deep brown crust forms.
- Optional: Add butter, garlic, and herbs in the last 30 sec and baste continuously.
Serve
- No additional resting needed. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition estimate: Based on an 800g T-bone (≈560g edible raw meat after bone, ≈420g cooked). Values vary by cut and fat marbling.
Extra-hard crust: Pat the surface dry again right before searing.
Carry-over: The low oven temp means minimal carry-over cooking, so pull at the stated temps.
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steakNutrition Facts
Makes 1 steak
Serving size: 1 of 1 steak
Calories
Per serving
950
Total recipe
950
Total Fat
50g50g
Total Carbs
0g0g
Dietary Fiber
0g0g
Protein
115g115g
Meal Type