The lifestyle icon took to Instagram to give a step-by-step for getting the perfect sear.
Does the temperature of your meat before cooking it matter?
When do you season it?
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Thankfully, Stewart has the answersand shes sharing them with the class.
In the video, she starts by saying it is a very simple lesson.
First,choose meatfrom the middle loin.
According to Stewart, the meat should reach about room temperature.
Heat yourcast iron panover high heat.
To double-check its hot enough, flick a bit of water on the pan.
It should sizzle, but not smoke.
Stewart said she prefers a cast iron over any other kind because theyre designed to distribute heat evenly.
Once the pan is ready, Stewart adds in about a tablespoon of butter for each steak.
This is the moment to season the meat with salt and pepper.
“You dont want any oozing juices.
After a few minutes, Stewart shows off a perfectly-browned steak.
After checking out the color, she turns them.
Stewart said in the caption that after she sears the steak, shepops it in the ovento finish cooking.
