A couple of weeks ago at the farmers' market, one of the farmers was providing cooking advice to another customer on how to cook steak. His advice turned everything I knew on its head. He suggested first cooking the steak in a cast iron pan in the oven and then searing it. He gave a convincing explanation as to why this would cook the steak more evenly and keep more juices inside. I can't remember the details now.
We had a big thick 2 pound sirloin steak, and I tried cooking it at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. When I checked it, it looked gray and hardly cooked it, so I put it in the oven for another 15 minutes. I seared it for 3 minutes on each side, and it looked nicely browned. After letting it rest, we started to slice it and found that it was well done (instead of the medium I was hoping for), but it was still nice and juicy. I would try using this method again, but cooking it only for 15 minutes in the oven. My husband thinks its crazy, but I think I'll give it one more shot and see if I can convince him.
Have you ever tried cooking a steak in the oven first followed by searing? How did it turn out?
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I've never tried it, but it's sounds like it might be worth a try in the winter when you don't want to go out and fire up the grill! I've stopped by from Creative Girls Blog hop!
HAve a wonderful weekend!
I craved for the most crazy things when I was pregnant! :P Congratulations, by the way.
Very interesting way to cook the steak. It's my first time hearing it so, I've never tried it. I did try the opposit way though. Seared the steak on a cast iron and then put it in the oven until it reached the right temperature. Guess that is an easier way to control the doneness and ensure a flavorful brown crust. :) Can't wait to see your 2nd attempt on this new method...please remember to post and share. ;)
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I always sear my steak first on a cast iron pan then chuck the whole thing inside the oven for a few mins. Cooking in the oven first is new...wonder what it does.
Anything with steak is a winner with me, and I love Rosemary, too. :) Found you at EKat's Friday Potluck... I'd like to invite you to come link your most popular recipe at Make a Food-"e"-Friend Monday #2: Most Popular Recipes from the Food Blogosphere. Looking forward to seeing what that is!
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