steak question: never cooked steak on cast iron skillet

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but my normal routine is 1 minute each side, then in a 500 degree oven for 1.5-2.5 mins per side. I'm pretty anal about temperature and will take it out when they reach the target temps.

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this is actually about the best advice the OP is going to get.

Make sure to get that Skillet as hot as possible.

So put on the skillet at its hottest point for about a minute.

then put in the oven on broil at high temp. for another minute or two

question.. I am doing this at my gf's. She has an electric stovetop.

Does that make a difference?

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So put on the skillet at its hottest point for about a minute.

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Per side.

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question.. I am doing this at my gf's. She has an electric stovetop. Does that make a difference?

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It shouldn't Heat is heat. As long as the skillet is smoking hot you'll be fine.

Speaking of smoke, be prepared for a lot of it. Turn on the vents before you sear the steak.

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To make sure my skillet is heated I keep it in the oven while it's getting up to 500. I take it out and put the it on the burner on high for a few more minutes.

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Good idea. Will have to start trying this.

Finish with a Pepper Cream sauce.

And one of the best things I ever learned.


The finger test for doneness

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The finger test for doneness

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That didn't work at all for me. My hands don't have enough meat on them I guess.

1. Bring steak to room temperature. Salt steak.
2. Put skillet (without steak) in oven.
3. Heat oven as high as possible (mine goes to 550).
4. Remove skillet from oven and place on stove at high heat. Grind fresh black pepper on each side of steak, then put the steak in the skillet (on the stove).
5. Let the steak cook undisturbed for 90 seconds, then flip it for another 90 seconds. Add a little butter to the skillet if desired. Next, put it in the oven for 90 seconds on each side.
6. After removing steak from oven, allow it to rest on a plate for ~5 minutes (I make a foil tent). Add a pat of butter if desired. For additional deliciousness (and unhealthiness), you can also pour some of the juices from the skillet over the steak.

7. Enjoy!

My way is easy to remember: 90-90-90-90. Turns out just right. If it's a ribeye, I may allow a little more oven time (maybe 30 additional seconds per side).