The perfect steak three ways: sous vide, pan-seared, or cold-seared for an even cook.
serves2·10m + 20m
Preparation
sous vide
Salt and pepper meat generously with kosher salt, add a sprig of thyme and rosemary to each side of the steak.
Vacuum seal it.
Cook between 1-4 hours at 54 degrees celsius.
Pan fry at highest heat in a flavorless oil such as canola or peanut oil.
Baste steak with butter, thyme and rosemary.
pan seared
Salt and pepper meat generously with kosher salt.
Pan fry at 7/9 heat in a flavorless oil such as canola or peanut oil.
Turn steak every 15-30 seconds.
Baste steak with butter, thyme and rosemary.
Cook until temperature is 3-5 degrees below desired temperature.
cold sear
Salt and pepper meat generously with kosher salt.
Place steak in a cold nonstick pan, no oil.
Cook on medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more (neither side will be browned yet).
Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, flipping every 2 minutes, until a crust builds and temperature is 3-5 degrees below desired temperature, 4-10 minutes more.