Reverse Seared Steak Cooking Method
I love steak, but cooking it perfectly can be tricky. I have found that the reverse seared method for cooking steak is the best way to get a tender and juicy bite with the most beautiful and flavorful crust. It also helps when you have a gorgeous cut of steak with the right amount of fat marbled throughout.

What to Look for When Buying a Steak
You are going to get the best flavor, texture and tenderness when you purchase high quality meat. I like to get my steaks from Greensbury Market. Their beef is organic, grass fed, non-GMO, hormone free and comes from local US farms. Each cut is selected by their butcher, hand-trimmed, and flash frozen to ensure the best quality. My two favorite cuts to use for this method is NY Strip Steak and Ribeye. Use code BETTEREDBLONDIE to save money on your purchase!
Must Haves for Cooking the Reverse Sear Method
You have to have a Cast Iron Skillet for this method. It can get extremely hot, but not only that, it heats up evenly. It is one of the most valuable items in my kitchen and they are very affordable.
For reverse seared steak method, you will want a good Meat Thermometer . This way you can ensure that you are getting the exact right temperature for your desired doneness.
I use a Baking Sheet with an oven safe baking rack for this method. I always line it with Foil
for easy cleanup.
Internal Temperature Guide
Rare: 120 – 130 degrees
Medium Rare: 130-135 degrees
Medium: 135-145 degrees
Medium Well: 145-155 degrees
Well Done: 155-165 degrees
Simple Steak Spice Rub
1/4 cup Salt
2 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Onion Powder
The Perfect Side Dishes:
Roasted Beet Salad with Bacon and Goat Cheese
Pan Roasted Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
Roasted Radishes & Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

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Reverse Seared Steak Method
Ingredients
- 2 NY Strip Steaks or Ribeye
- 2 Tbls Steak Rub
- 2 Tbls Ghee
- 1 Tbls Avocado Oil
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
- 1 sprig Fresh Thyme
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees
- Season steak with steak rub (or salt & pepper) and place on a baking rack that is sitting on a baking sheet lined with foil
- Cook in the oven until desired temperature is reached (I take mine out when it hits 120-125) this can take 30-45 minutes or longer depending on the thickness of the steak
- Remove steak from oven and heat oil and ghee in a cast iron skillet on high heat
- Add in the whole garlic cloves and herbs for one minute to flavor the ghee and remove from pan
- Sear the steak in the flavored ghee/oil on each side for one minute. Serve immediately