Basting a steak with butter can add a rich and indulgent flavor to your grilled masterpiece. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to butter baste a steak with butter:
Ingredients
- Steak: Choose your favorite cut of steak.
- Unsalted butter: You'll need enough to baste the steak generously.
- Garlic: Optional for added flavor.
- Fresh herbs: Optional, such as rosemary or thyme.
- Salt and pepper: For seasoning.
Instructions
Prepare your steak:
- Remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking. This allows it to come to room temperature and ensures more even cooking.
- Before you start, use a paper towel to dry the steak's surface.
- Generously season it with salt before placing it in the pan to enhance the flavor.
Start pan-searing:
- Heat a cast iron skillet or pan over extremely high heat until it smokes. This high heat will help achieve that perfect sear on your steak.
- Carefully add the steak to the hot pan, and the cooking begins.
- To ensure even cooking and a well-seared exterior, flip the steak every 30 seconds.
- Continue this flipping process until the steak reaches a temperature approximately 20-30 degrees below your desired level of doneness.
Baste your steak with butter:
- Add the butter, minced garlic, and herbs to the pan.
- To evenly distribute the delicious flavors, gently tilt the pan to one side.
- Use a long-handled large spoon to baste the butter over the steak.
- Don't forget to keep flipping the steak during this process to avoid overcooking on one side.
Rest and serve:
- Once your steak has reached your preferred internal temperature, it's time to remove it from the pan. Remember to use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy.
- Let the steak rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and savoring your perfectly cooked creation to seal in the juices and allow the flavours to meld. Enjoy!
