HOW TO: Skillet Rib Steak
There are many ways to cook a steak. This is one that we like - because it preserves all the deliciousness natural to a rib steak, enhanced by a dash of garlic and seasoned salt.
For high temperature searing, start with a hot skillet. Cast iron is ideal because the skillet can handle the heat necessary for a crisp sear.
Note: eating anything is at your own risk; educate yourself to understand recommendations from food safety experts.
HOW TO: Skillet Rib Steak
Rib steak needs to be completely defrosted before beginning this recipe: defrosting tips
Trim any excess fat
Debone if desired
Place cast-iron skillet over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Allow to heat for 5-10 minutes.
Increase heat under skillet to MEDIUM. One minute later, to hot skillet add:
~1 Tbsp butter
Swirl the butter around the pan as it melts. Once it is melted, add:
Rib steak
Season with:
Seasoned salt
Cook for 2 minutes. Using a fork or tongs, flip the steak. Season with:
Garlic salt
Cook for 2 minutes.
Repeat, flipping every 1-2 minutes until desired internal temperature is reached.
Blue Steak: 110 F
Rare: 120 F
Medium Rare: 130 F
Medium: 140 F
Medium Well: 150 F
Well: 160 F
Remove from pan, allow to rest ~1 minute and serve hot.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 2 (~4 oz) per steak
High temperature searing is only one method for cooking steak, but it consistently produces delicious results.
Note: food-born illnesses are more common in meat. Eating anything is at your own risk; educate yourself to understand recommendations from food safety experts.
