{"id":3869,"date":"2020-06-15T18:23:09","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T18:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/?p=3869"},"modified":"2025-07-31T21:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:00:35","slug":"how-to-pan-sear-steak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/how-to-pan-sear-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pan Sear a Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; 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header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=&#8221;1px&#8221; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Cooking a perfect steak doesn\u2019t need to be complicated. Pan searing a steak is a simple indoor cooking method that will give your steak a great crust and a juicy middle. This high-heat steak cooking technique delivers restaurant results at home. Cook a delicious steak dinner on your stovetop in just six simple steps.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9-q6t4fd_XI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pan sear a steak in 6 steps:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#prep\">Prep steaks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#turn\">Turn stove on high and pre-heat skillet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#add\">Add high-temp oil and place steaks in pan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cook\">Cook both sides evenly using Omaha Steaks mobile app timer or cooking chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#remove\">Remove from skillet 5 degrees F below desired doneness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rest\">Rest steak under foil tent 5-10 minutes and enjoy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>What you need to pan sear steak<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Meat Thermometer<\/li>\n<li>Knife<\/li>\n<li>Foil<\/li>\n<li>Tongs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/buy\/Steaks?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Steak<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Seasoning \u2013 oil, salt and pepper<\/li>\n<li>Cast iron or heavy bottom skillet<\/li>\n<li>Raised-rack sheet pan (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The best steaks for pan searing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To deliver an incredible steak dinner, it\u2019s critical to start with an exceptional cut of beef. Omaha Steaks beef is aged 28+ days for maximum tenderness, hand-selected for the highest quality and expertly trimmed by master butchers.<\/p>\n<p>For optimal results with this cooking method, select <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">steaks<\/a> that are 1 \u00bd&#8221; thick or less. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-cut-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Steak cuts<\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/what-is-a-new-york-strip\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">New York strip<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/what-is-a-ribeye\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">ribeye<\/a>, would be great choices for this method of cooking. For thicker steaks, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/how-to-sear-roast-thick-steaks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">sear-roasting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prod-block\"><div class=\"prod-container\"><a class=\"prod-link-a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/product\/Private-Reserve%AE-Ribeyes-4-12-oz-03306?SRC=RZ0638\" title=\"Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Ribeyes 4 Pieces 12 oz Per Piece\" aria-label=\"Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Ribeyes 4 Pieces 12 oz Per Piece\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><div style=\"position:relative;\">\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Ribeyes 4 Pieces 12 oz Per Piece\" data-original=\"https:\/\/assets.omahasteaks.com\/transform\/cd38df19-346b-4dfb-812a-bed3f7a3bf6d\/pr_rbrc_271d?io=transform%3Acrop%2Cwidth%3A1600%2Cheight%3A1600&io=transform%3Afill%2Cwidth%3A500%2Cheight%3A500\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.omahasteaks.com\/transform\/cd38df19-346b-4dfb-812a-bed3f7a3bf6d\/pr_rbrc_271d?io=transform%3Acrop%2Cwidth%3A1600%2Cheight%3A1600&io=transform%3Afill%2Cwidth%3A500%2Cheight%3A500\"><\/div><div class=\"border_b mar_t_xs\">\t<div class=\"prod-title\">Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Ribeyes 4 Pieces 12 oz Per Piece<\/div>\t<div class=\"clearfix pad_b_xxs\">\t\t<div class=\"prod-desc\">\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\t<span class=\"sku_num os_txt_p_m float_r\">#3306WCV<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\">\t<div class=\"clearfix mar_t_xs\">\t\t<div class=\"sku_price_pre os_style_s os_ress os_txt_action os_style_lhf\"><\/div>\t\t<div>\t\t\t<span class=\"prod-price\">$199.99<span class=\"os_style\">\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"sku_savings_tt noselect os_style\">save 43% <span class=\"icon-savings\"><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/a><div>\t<div class=\"clearfix mar_t_xs\">\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/shop\/Shopping-Cart?ACTN=3&amp;IID=3306&amp;qty=1&amp;dsp=6&amp;SRC=RZ0638\" title=\"add to cart\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"prod-button\"><span class=\"icon-cooler\"><\/span> Add<\/div><\/a>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>How to pan sear a steak<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prep Steaks<\/h3>\n<p>Thaw steaks completely using one of these two thawing techniques: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/whats-the-best-way-to-thaw-steaks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cold water quick thaw<\/a> or refrigerator thawing. Pat steaks dry both sides. Excess moisture will inhibit the steak from getting a nice crust. Once dry, place steak on raised-rack sheet pan or flat surface and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/how-to-season-steak\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">season steak<\/a> on both sides with coarse salt and pepper or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/product\/Omaha-Steaks-Seasoning-1-3-oz-03705?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Steaks seasoning<\/a>.<br \/><a id=\"turn\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Turn stove on high and pre-heat skillet<\/h3>\n<p>Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat on the stove. You can use stainless steel, however cast iron is the ideal skillet choice for pan searing steaks. Cast iron skillets are nonstick, retain heat, and give a great sear on your steak.<br \/><a id=\"add\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Add high-temp oil and place steaks in pan<\/h3>\n<p>Once your skillet is fully pre-heated, add a high-temp oil. Grapeseed oil, canola, oil, ghee, duck or pork fat are great choices. To ensure a great sear and a perfect cook for your steak, the skillet needs to be HOT. The oil should sizzle when placed in the pan. If it doesn\u2019t, your skillet isn\u2019t hot enough. Once sufficiently hot, place steaks in pan.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cooking-steak-in-cast-iron.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;How to Pan Sear a Steak&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; box_shadow_spread_tablet=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Cook both sides evenly using Omaha Steaks mobile app timer or cooking chart<\/h3>\n<p>Cook both sides of the steak evenly. It\u2019s okay to flip more than once. We recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/info\/Mobile-Apps?SRC=RZ0636\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Omaha Steaks app with cooking timer<\/a> or this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/pan-searing-cooking-chart\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">pan-searing steak cooking chart<\/a> for effortless cooking.<br \/><a id=\"remove\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Remove from skillet 5 degrees F below desired doneness<\/h3>\n<p>Using a meat thermometer, check the internal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-cooking-chart\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">temperature of your steak<\/a>. Remove the steak from the skillet when it\u2019s 5 degrees F below your desired doneness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rare: 120\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Medium-rare: 130\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Medium: 140\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Medium-well: 150\u00b0F<\/li>\n<li>Well: 160\u00b0F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omahasteaks.com\/blog\/steak-doneness-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">steak doneness guide and temperature chart<\/a> to learn more about how doneness affects the steak texture.<br \/><a id=\"rest\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. Rest steak under foil tent 5-10 minutes and enjoy<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to slice right into your steak, but the wait is worth it. Tent your steak with foil and let rest 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. This will result in a juicy, tender steak. 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