How to cook a Perfect Steak

How to cook a Perfect Steak



Cooking the perfect steak is the goal of many home cooks and a skill that everyone can master. The following recipe offer three fool proof methods to ensure you get the best steak every time. 

Perfect Steak - How to cook great steak every time

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Rub steak with Herbs & Honey BBQ Rub and then brush off excess.
  • Use any of the Harvey’s Kitchen BBQ Rubs to suit your taste.
  • Heat a pan to hot and add a knob of butter.
  • When butter is frothing place steak into pan.

ONE TURN PAN METHOD - Place steak in hot pan and leave to cook on one side then turn and cook on the other side using the times below for the desired finish.

  • Rare – 2-3 minutes either side
  • Medium – 4 minutes either side
  • Well Done – 5-6 minutes either side

CONSTANT TURN PAN METHOD – Place steak in hot pan and cook by turning the steak every 15-20 seconds for the times shown below. This method is based on constantly turning and basting the meat in its own juices and fats.

  • Rare – 2-3 minutes
  • Medium – 4 minutes
  • Well Done – 5-6 minutes

PAN AND OVEN METHOD – Place steak in hot pan and leave to cook for 1 minute on each side, or until you get a nice colour and seal. Then place the steak in the oven to finish cooking. This method is gentle cooking method where the heat focus is no as intense as a hot pan. Also a better method for thicker cuts of meat.

  • Rare – 1 minutes either side in pan & 3 minutes in 180 degree C oven
  • Medium – 1 minutes either side in pan & 7 minutes in 180 degree C oven
  • Well Done – 1 minutes either side in pan & 10 minutes in 180 degree C oven

Notes

Once cooked leave to rest for 1/2 the cooking time.
However you like cooking your steak these three methods will give you consistent quality with your cooking. If you steak is thinner, decrease the time, if it is thicker, increase the time. Happy Grilling.
Back to blog

Do yourself a Flavour

Download a FREE copy of the latest Harveys Kitchen "Do yourself a Flavour' Recipe Book packed with great family feeds and cooking ideas.

Download Recipe Book