Okay, so I’ve been wanting to try cooking a T-bone steak in the oven for ages. I always thought it was something super fancy and complicated, but I finally decided to give it a shot. Turns out, it’s way easier than I expected!
First, I went to the store and picked out a nice, thick T-bone. I mean, if you’re gonna do it, do it right, yeah? I made sure it had good marbling – you know, those little streaks of fat that make it all juicy and flavorful.
When I got home, I took the steak out of the fridge and let it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes. My grandma always said this helps it cook more evenly, and who am I to argue with Grandma?
Getting Started
Next, I preheated my oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While that was heating up, I got my seasoning ready. I’m a simple guy, so I just went with some salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder. I rubbed that all over the steak, making sure to get both sides and the edges.
The Cooking Process
Then, I grabbed my trusty cast iron skillet. You don’t have to use cast iron, but I swear it makes everything taste better. I put the skillet in the oven while it was preheating, so it got nice and hot.
- Take the steak.
- pat it with seasoning.
- Preheat the oven.
- Put it into cast iron skillet.
Once the oven was ready, I carefully took the hot skillet out (oven mitts are crucial here, people!) and put the steak in. It sizzled like crazy, which was pretty satisfying, I’m not gonna lie.
I put the skillet back in the oven and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Then, I flipped the steak and cooked it for another 5 minutes. This is for a medium-rare steak, which is how I like it. If you like it more done, you’ll need to cook it longer. Just keep an eye on it and use a meat thermometer if you’re not sure.
Finishing Touches
After the 10 minutes were up, I took the skillet out of the oven and put the steak on a plate. This is important: I let it rest for about 10 minutes before cutting into it. This lets the juices redistribute, so you end up with a more tender and flavorful steak. Believe me, it’s worth the wait.
Finally, it was time to eat! I sliced up the steak and served it with some roasted potatoes and asparagus. It was seriously delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked – nice and pink in the middle, with a good crust on the outside. And it was so juicy and flavorful, thanks to that marbling and the simple seasoning.
Honestly, making a T-bone in the oven was so much easier than I thought. It is my own perfect oven recipe!
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