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hubby's perfect ribeye

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Recipe by
Cindy McLaughlin
Fernandina Beach, FL

My husband has been perfecting this recipe for 13 years. We feel that he has finally got it "just right!"

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
cook time 25 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For hubby's perfect ribeye

  • 16 oz
    ribeye 1" - 1 1/2" thick
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt per side
  • 1 tsp
    peppercorns, tricolored, freshly cracked per side
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder per side
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, softened

How To Make hubby's perfect ribeye

  • Good marbling! Blurry image.
    1
    Keys to choosing the perfect ribeye steak. 1.) Type of Beef: Prime - Costco has prime beef. 2.) Thickness: 1" to 1 1/2" 3.) Marbling: Lots of small marbling all over the cut of meat. No large blobs of fat in the middle.
  • 2
    Prep Time: 1-4 days This is a long time, but it does mimic the dry ageing used in the best steak houses. Place steak on a the smallest plate it will fit on. Cover with a paper towel. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 days. Replace paper towel daily or more often if damp.
  • 3
    Remove steak from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place steak on a cake rack over your broiler pan and bake for 10 minutes. The idea is to have the steak reach a temperature of 100°F. Use a meat thermometer. (Time is approximate and depends on your individual oven's temperature and the thickness of your steak.)
  • 4
    Let steak rest for 10 minutes. (Don't skip this part. It allows the juices to redistribute and keeps the meat from drying out.)
  • 5
    While steak is resting, preheat a cast iron pan to screaming hot.
  • 6
    Season steak with salt and pepper only at this point.
  • 7
    Add steak to pan in a well-ventilated room for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare steak. (It will smoke!)
  • 8
    Remove steak from pan and cool for 5-10 minutes to redistribute the juices. Add butter and garlic powder. (Optional but we love it!)

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