How Do You Cook Steak In A Frying Pan?
There are several methods for cooking a steak in a frying pan. One method requires that you pick a frying pan that is oven safe for half of the cooking process. Another method is to simply pan fry the steak. Here are the basic cooking methods for both. First, select your cuts of beef and gently rub them with dashes of salt, pepper and some of your other favorite spices such as Italian seasoning or even a pinch of garlic powder. You can also gently brush the steaks with some of your favorite marinade. Allow the steaks to rest chilled for an hour or so. Then place them on the counter to warm to room temps before cooking. Next, select the frying pan you will be cooking in. Oven safe pans are pans without plastic or coated handles. Often these pans are of the cast iron or high end variety. The reason you would choose an oven safe pan is if you are cooking a thicker steak. When you pan sear a steak the outside “sears” or “browns” quickly over high heat. If you desire a medium well to well d
