filet mignon • how to cook perfectly

How To Make filet mignon • how to cook perfectly

• 1

  Let the filets rest on the counter for 30 to 40 minutes prior to grilling before seasoning generously with salt and pepper; set aside.
• 2

  Preheat oven to 450ºF
• 3

  Place a cast iron pan on medium- high and heat it up, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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  Add oil and as soon as it starts smoking and shimmering, place the well-seasoned filets in the pan. Let them sit, UNDISTURBED, for 2 ½ to 3 minutes. If the filets don’t release from the pan, let them sit a little longer.
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  Flip them over and add butter, sprigs of rosemary or thyme and garlic cloves. Spoon the herb butter mixture over the steaks for about 1 minute or so.
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  Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 6 ½ to 7 ½ minutes or until desired level of doneness (refer to chart)
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  When the filets are done, transfer to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving or slicing so the juices have time to redistribute.
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  CHART: RARE> 5-6 minutes cook time = 120ºF and the final temperature after resting = 125ºF MEDIUM RARE> 6-7 minutes cook time = 130ºF and the final temperature after resting = 135ºF MEDIUM> 7-8 minutes cook time = 140ºF and the final temperature after resting = 145ºF MEDIUM WELL> 8-9 minutes cook time = 150ºF and the final temperature after resting = 155ºF WELL DONE> 9-10 minutes cook time = 160ºF and the final temperature after resting = 165ºF
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