No-Fail Method for Pan-Searing a Thick Costco Steak

Steps

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1. 1
   Take the steak out of the fridge and let it come to temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
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2. 2
   Season both sides of the steak (and the cutting board/plate surface) evenly with salt and pepper, rubbing it in with your hands.
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   Drizzle a high smoke-point oil over the steak and rub it in evenly.
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   Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Test the temperature by flicking a few drops of water onto it — if they evaporate quickly, the pan is ready.
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   Place the steak in the pan and sear for about 1.5 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to create clear grill marks.
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   Flip and sear the other side, pressing lightly again, checking doneness from the side of the steak.
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   Rest the steak briefly on a plate, rotate the pan 90 degrees to change the grill mark direction, then place the steak back at the original angle.
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   Sear each side again for about 1 minute in the same way to deepen the grill marks, adjusting the angle if you want diagonal cross-hatching.
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   Finally, sear the fatty edges of the steak briefly to lock in the juices and flavor.
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    Place the steak on a plate, then transfer it into an oven that was preheated to 180°C and then turned off. Let the residual heat gently finish cooking the steak for 7-10 minutes for even doneness in the center.
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    Remove the steak and let it rest for about 15 minutes so the juices redistribute, preventing them from spilling out when sliced.
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