How to make a Great Steak at Home

How to make a Great Steak at Home 

• Steaks (filet mignon, rib eye, etc) - minimum 1 and a half inch thick 
• S.a.l.t. sisters Vintage Merlot Sea Salt 
• Olive oil 

• Butter 1 tablespoon per steak 
• Cast iron skillet 
• Liberally oil the steaks and season them with your Vintage Merlot Sea Salt. Let them stand at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes. 
• Preheat the oven to 425F (220C) 
• - Heat the cast iron skillet on high for 1-2 minutes until it's smoking hot. 

• - Pan fry the steaks for about 1-2 minutes without touching them. It might smoke a lot, so open the windows to let the smoke out. Since the steaks are already oiled, you do not need to add any extra oil into the skillet. 
• Turn the steaks after 1-2 minutes. 

 Put a little knob of butter onto each steak. 

• - Pan fry the steaks without touching them for another 1-2 minutes. 
• - Put the skillet into the oven. 

- For Medium Rare, leave the steaks in the oven for 3-4 minute, turning them halfway through. 

• - For Medium, leave the steaks in the oven for 5-6 minutes, turning them halfway through.