Pan-fried T-Bone Steak

1. 1

   About 1/2 hour before cooking the steak, bring it to room temperature.

2. 2

   Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Lightly brush the steak all over with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Raise the heat to high, add the steak and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 7 minutes for the first side, and 4 minutes on the second side, for medium-rare.

5. 5

   Hold the steak with tongs and sear the edges.

6. 6

   (An instant-read thermometer inserted perpendicularly into the steak registers 125 degrees F for medium rare.)

7. 7

   Transfer the steak to cutting board and cover loosely with foil.

8. 8

   Let rest for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Cut the tenderloin and strip from the bone, and slice against the grain.

10. 10

    Transfer to a serving platter and serve au natural, with mustard, compound butter, or horseradish sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.