To bring out the exquisite characteristics of Snake River Farms American Kobe beef steaks, we suggest this simple, foolproof recipe:[align=center]Tenderloin [/align]
Ingredients:
8-ounce tenderloin steak
Cracked black pepper
Olive oil
Butter
Sea salt (substitute kosher salt if not available)
Instructions
Remove steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 450*F-500*F (232*C- 260*C). Place an empty black cast iron skillet on the stovetop on high setting for 8 to 12 minutes. The pan should be very hot.
Dry-rub both sides of the steak with cracked black pepper. Lightly cover bottom of pan with just enough olive oil to prevent steak from sticking. Immediately place the steaks in the pan. Sear each steak for 3-4 minutes per side, turning with tongs (never press down on steak with spatula or stick with a fork). Then, using a hot pad, place the skillet and steaks in the 450o preheated oven and cook for 2 minutes for rare, 3 to 4 minutes for medium.
Remove the skillet from the oven with a hot pad.
Place steak on a warm plate and immediately top with 1 teaspoon of butter. Lightly dust with sea salt, to taste.
Allow steaks to stand 3 to 4 minutes and serve.
Enjoy!
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