The Perfect Steak

PREPARATION

• 1
  Take your steak out of the fridge at least half an hour before cooking, and salt it fifteen minutes before you start.
• 2
  Take a good pan with even heat distribution and heat it up.
• 3
  Place the meat in the pan, then add a little butter, oil, or ghee – and you can also throw in one or two sprigs of rosemary. Make sure the fat doesn't burn!
• 4
  The cooking time depends on the size and thickness of the steak, as well as the desired doneness, but both sides should be cooked for an equal amount of time, usually a few minutes.
• 5
  When cooking steak, the cooking time and temperature determine the desired doneness. For rare, cook for 2-3 minutes per side over high heat; for medium rare, 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat; for medium, 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Medium well requires 5-6 minutes per side over medium-low heat, while well done is recommended for 6-7 minutes over low heat.
• 6
  Most importantly, after removing the meat from the pan, it should be rested for as long as it was cooked – as the muscle fibres tense up from cooking, and resting allows them to relax, giving our steak its ultimate flavour and juiciness.
• 7
  Grind fresh pepper over it, and you can slice it right away!