What is the best pan for cooking steak?
- Carbon steel pans are great for searing. You can find them in multiple thickness levels. Thicker is better when it comes to steaks. Copper pans are also great for cooking steak, provided they’re lined with stainless steel instead of tin.
How do you cook a steak in a cast iron pan?
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
Place steaks on a clean work surface and generously rub with steak seasoning and black pepper.
Cook steaks in the hot skillet until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 1/2 minutes.
How long does it take to cook a steak in a cast iron skillet?
Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until extremely hot, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt in bottom of skillet; pat beef dry with paper towels. Place steak into skillet and cook until steak is easily moved, 1-2 minutes; flip, placing steak in a different section of the skillet.
How do you cook a medium well steak in a cast iron skillet?
Heat the cast-iron skillet to a medium to high temperature on the stove. Once the skillet is hot, add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. The oil should shimmer when it hits the pan — that tells you the pan is hot enough. Place your steak on your skillet to sear on one side for no more than five minutes.