Cooking the BEST Steak EVER in Cast Iron | Cooking Is Easy
Brown food is better food, and what cast iron allows you to do is get an amazing sear on your steak. It is all about time and temp, and if you follow the steps in this video, I promise, you will have the best steak you have ever made in your life.
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@Haro1k
Жыл бұрын
Can i use squash instead of zucchini ?
@seanmayo206
Жыл бұрын
Learn the burning temp of olive oil. U burnt it an lost the flavor. Use real butter ya dumbshit
@pepeteriyaki3779
Жыл бұрын
I basically started making this while playing the video and it started getting a bit smokey. I think maybe cause vent can is broken. I dunno if you have any tips for that but the final product was absolutely fabulous! I really appreciate the life lesson🤓
@ajvandelay8318
Жыл бұрын
Zuchini???? WHY????? You might as well have just taken a HUGE shit in the pan!!! Sigh....
As a chef for a number of years if I may suggest to always oil the steak not the pan, and when seasoning season with salt alone no pepper, salt cooks the pepper will just burn, season with the pepper after cooking.
@jamesclery9809
Жыл бұрын
Agree. No pepper. Will burn. Also; season salt side 2 in the pan as will sweat so can dry before turning
@alejandromarin6912
Жыл бұрын
Why to oil that way chef? Thanks in advance for your response.
@Slurped836
Жыл бұрын
@@alejandromarin6912 You are looking at getting the meat seared quick so it retains all the moisture from within the steak, oiling the meat with good quality olive oil helps with getting it seared quicker than if you oil the pan / grill which in turn will give you a nicely seared and tender steak,assuming you have a decent starting product of course.
@KevinTkt14
Жыл бұрын
I've never tried adding pepper afterwards and my steaks always turn out amazing on my grill, I will now try that and will let you know what I think. Also agree with oiling the steak and not the pan
@julioleon559
Жыл бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth pan should always be preheated and oiled before starting and your meat should always be lightly oiled as well and pepper will burn the hell out of your meats you only need a little salt everything you can put on later when it's juicy and tenderly done.
A classic recipe in my opinion! Looks delicious, great job!
Did this the other night. Came out perfect. Just getting another refresher tonight. Great video and easy to follow. Thanks.
We threw some nice steaks on our cast iron and cooked them this way (asking some fresh onions and garlic cloves). It was simply devine. Thanks for sharing this fantastic video..
I follow these directions to the dot, in the steak was unreal. Thank you so much for making such a video.
Just tried this, and it turned out perfect!! Thank you for this video.
Oh man! I used your instructions and it is soooo good. I used mushrooms instead of zucchini and I am so pleased. Thank you!
@brianbassett4379
26 күн бұрын
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Nicely done video on cooking steak on a cast iron pan. Giving us cooking time per side and overall cooking time was really helpful. This information was missing in some of other videos. Also re-using the butter sauce for a veggie side was a nice additional touch. Great video Ryan. Thanks for sharing.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Will do!! Thanks for watching. In hot cast iron usually 4 min per side is good
@omnientertainment5852
Жыл бұрын
No mit for handling the handle?
@musicalmystery1993
Жыл бұрын
@@omnientertainment5852 This ain't no Chef! This is man-cave cookin! LOL! (It wasn't that hot at first so he got away with it (from practice and knowing his skillet/stove), later with the veg he had to use something, the shorts were right there man...)
"Use a towel cast iron gets hot, im using my shorts..." haha
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
lmfaoooooo sometimes you gotta work with what you got
@mrpaidfour5009
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣😂😂
@devonanway3996
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@billdivine9501
2 жыл бұрын
As Homer Simpson once said, “ you’ll have to speak up, I’m wearing a towel!” 🤣🤣🤣
@zackkurman5107
2 жыл бұрын
Guy is a bit wacky..bet u he was high
I never cooked a steak that I absolutely loved. That changed today with tips from your video. I used avocado oil in the cast iron and slapped some on the steak then seasoned it with coasher salt and onion powder. Cooked for 8.5 minutes total. Thing was a perfect medium rare. Perfection.
I purchased some grass-fed/finished ribeyes. Eager to cook them right, I took to youtube for help, found this video, and decided to follow it. By far the best steaks I've ever made. Awesome video that's easy to follow. Great upload Ryan Maya, thanks a bunch! I also purchased some grass-fed/finished ny strips and will follow your video on how to cook those as well.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Lets go!!! Glad you enjoyed the vid, will be posting more just like this so hope you subscribe!
@BoomerLoveforGenZ
Жыл бұрын
I did the same this evening! Got 100% grass fed and finished rib-eye on sale at Sprouts. I used Montreal steak seasoning, followed the directions and finished with garlic butter. Sautéed fresh mushrooms in the leftover sauce. Best steak I’ve ever had!
DUDE! Mouth is totally watering. I’m gonna give it a shot your way next time. I got two 1 1/2” ribeyes yesterday and they are beautiful
I cook my steaks the same way. Only input I have is make sure the steak is room temperature. I marinate and put the steak in a Quart freezer bag. Then I lay it on the counter for 1-2 hours. GREAT Video! I stopped Grilling steaks LONG ago.
@ryanfoxon9115
2 ай бұрын
I’ll do you one better, pat the steaks down with a paper towel before hand, season it, and keep it out of the bag so the moisture stays off the outer layer and stays trapped inside the steak. That hour just put it in the microwave or oven if you aren’t using them. I just throw them on a plate and put it in the microwave out of the way. (I don’t turn the microwave on for those wondering) This will form the crust really well while keeping it juicy.
I just finished watching your video. I really enjoyed you. You did such an awesome job. You inspire me and your channel is lovely👌👏👏👏🌷
This will be my dinner! Thank you for the video!!!
I marinated in a little italian dressing for a few hours, 2 -1" thick NY strip steaks. Pat dry out of frig at least 20 mins., used Kosher salt a little thyme and rubbed in small amount of Avocado Oil, pepper. Got the pan very hot with more oil. Cooked just like you did, with butter towards the end. One of the very best steaks I ever made. Somebody said "is this porterhouse?" It was AMAZING! I pass on the garlic, it burns too easy. Thanks for making this video! GREAT JOB...CHEERS!
@TheNinja8000
5 ай бұрын
Italian dressing is the best to marinate with. I just let mine marinate 24 hours and I'm super excited to see how it turns out on the cast iron skillet. Will be my first time cooking on cast iron.
@mail-qh2qc
2 ай бұрын
If you have the patience marinate it overnight. Pat it dry and then salt both sides and keep it elevated so the steak isn't sitting in its sweat. This will cure the steak and it will sear well.
The local butcher sells a seasoning salt with pepper and a little celery salt mixed in. It’s a great steak seasoning. I church it up with garlic and onion salt.
@brianbassett4379
26 күн бұрын
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This video made my mouth water. Yum! Great job.
First time ever have I seen someone make a real steak the right way! Thanks
Thank You I tried it and loved it. This was the first time cooking a steak black, it wasn't burnt though. It was delicious.
I've never cooked steak so perfectly in my life. Thank you.
Wow that was fantastic! I’m so hungry now! Lol. Question: How do you keep your smoke alarms from going off?? Blessings always! ❤️✝️
Great job. Try putting some garlic and rosemary in with the butter when you baste. I'd do only 6 minutes...better rare than medium. The cast iron is a winner for sure.
@brianbassett4379
26 күн бұрын
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Good job! Thank God! You told how many minutes to cook the T-bone steak total! That’s exactly what I have been waiting to hear! 8 minutes total for Medium rare. I like mine medium rare or medium. Do you turn down the heat after the sear for cooking the rest of the steak? A lot of these cooking videos leave out critical information and tips. The Zucchini you cooked in the pan with the same butter you cooked the steak in…great idea! I’ll try that!
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Wooooo awesome feedback. Glad you enjoyed the vid!
@julianallison3500
2 жыл бұрын
An excellent video and a great recipe!
This video had me drooling. Well done !! 👏
Fantastic video. Thanks so much for posting
Hi! Searing time per side for a medium-well, other things same as in this recipe? Looking forward to gud advice from fellow foodies! Thanks
I just purchased my first cast iron skillet and can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you!
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
wooohooo!
@Shykiddoable
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to season your skillet first.
@joewilson4561
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to season it. Keep a cast iron well seasoned and you'll have a great pan for a lifetime. I've had tye same pan for over 10 years. I use it for everything
@leilacastellanos2223
2 жыл бұрын
@@Shykiddoable I am going to have to KZread this then. I don’t know the process.
@lordofthemound3890
2 жыл бұрын
@@leilacastellanos2223 Cowboy Kent Rollins is my go-to guy for all things cast iron: kzread.info/dash/bejne/np6Hs9SMn7a_cag.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIaOr7qTlsbVnJs.html
This is the best way to get the perfect steak. Just a little pointer, it is important to always make sure your stove is leveled out so there's no puddling on one side. That way your oil and butter etc, is even on the bottom of the pan. Actually for anything cooked on a stove. It makes a huge difference. Keep up the great work
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
yep this is so true!
Oh damn! I gotta do this cuz I’m start’n to drool, looks fantastic!👍
Love it!, this is the first time somebody teach how to cook a stake, thanks again
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
thank you!!!
@mikeweiser2210
3 ай бұрын
Nothing like eating a sharp wooden dowel that kills vampires
Some really good tips here. Will try cooking until 115 degrees. I would add thyme and garlic to basting. Also, I find that letting the steak sit in the fridge overnight helps bring out flavors too.
@musicalmystery1993
Жыл бұрын
You don't want to cook a cold steak. If it was in the fridge you need to "let it rest" (come up to room temp) before cooking or it will be harder to sear. So, rest before, rest after.
@antonboludo8886
10 ай бұрын
@@musicalmystery1993 That's right. It takes about 45 minutes for it to reach room temperature.
Amazing video! I live on a second floor condo where grills are not permitted, sooooo I have a cast iron. I haven’t mastered steak and cast iron. This video has made me feel more comfortable to do it! Can’t wait! PS! The trio season is MY GO TO FOR ALL! Awesome!
@xJayhawkFANx
Жыл бұрын
Consider getting a Sous Vide. They're pretty cheap and they will cook your steak perfect every single time. It's fool proof. All you have to do after the Sous Vide is sear it. Great for condos.
Jeez, finally something useful on KZread. There is an old video of Anthony Bourdain and he talked about the importance of butter in cooking at restaurants.
Marvellous. I will try it. Thank you Chef Ryan.
Oh man, I cooked my first ribeye in my raised cast iron skillet and did exactly as stated in your video. I added garlic rosemary and butter and evoo. Oh h was it great. I was stupid to think I couldn’t do a stove top fry. Now I know. I bought my skillet last week and I’m glad I finally purchased one. Thanks it was great tender and juicy
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
lets go!!! glad I can help. how great was it?
Excellent demonstration and narration. I'm encouraged to try to make it. I believe, now, that I will do it well and, then, have an especially delicious steak meal. Thanks for doing this video so well.
I like fresh garlic as opposed to powder and fresh rosemary & onions , I'm definitely going to try the zucchini that was a good move.
I like your seasonings, butter, everything but the olive oil and grapeseed oil. Good video- Thanks.
Best steak Ever!! Thank you♥️. Presentation very professional. Thank you again.
Obviously a matter of taste, but I'd suggest adding some thyme to the steak seasoning. Fresh sprig if possible, but dry works well, too. Just toss it in with the butter.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
mmmm I will try this
@stevew9430
2 жыл бұрын
Rosemary is ideal
@parrothead6570
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the fresh garlic as well I pull the butter out a couple of hours ahead to soften it, mix garlic and herbs d’province I also use the excess to sauté up some sliced baby Bella shrooms to go over the steak
@nathanweitzel5804
2 жыл бұрын
I toss in a few cloves of crushed garlic, rosemary and thyme in the butter when I start basting the steak and it’s 👌🤤
Followed this recipe to a tee, and got phenomenal results. Cast iron is my new friend.
@brianbassett4379
26 күн бұрын
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Thanks Man, it turned out GREAT! 🥩
I really loved the zucchini idea. Can't wait to try it thanks
@brucekuehn4031
Жыл бұрын
Or splash a little of your wine in the pan to deglaze and pour that back over the steak - yum!
This is an awesome video man, thank you so much!
I tried this with a London broil. It came out amazing and my family thought I was a bit of a hero.
Flavortown!!! Looks so good.
Instead of garlic powder crush 2 cloves put in the butter along with a sprig of rosemary and baste
looks so good, I can already taste it... going to try tonight.
Finally a great 🥩 thank you!
throughout the cooking process do you have the heat always at max? Or do you change it to medium halfway through? Please answer
I fast Thursdays, I'm 30 hrs in and watching this, drowning in drool (sucker for punishment) To-morrow for breakfast it's T-bone steak. Look forward to tryin' your method.
Cooked my first steak today July 19/23. Best thing I ever ate. Thanks bruv
@mikeygoodluck427
10 ай бұрын
I started over a week ago. And it's amazing how well you can do right at the start. Now I am making a steak a day and trying slightly different ways each day. Now I annoy all my friends with non-stop steak talk!
@alimamulma3sum14
10 ай бұрын
@@mikeygoodluck427 Enjoy your healthy diet man. Just make sure to exercise so your body can make the best of the meat nutrition
@ryanmayacooks
9 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@amygroh6802
Ай бұрын
@@mikeygoodluck427 Gawd I want to be your friend who lives close by! hahaha
Just cooked a T-Bone and Zucchini prepared this way. They were both BOMB! Thanks for the idea.
Awesome video! Need one of those thermometers. I keep cutting mine open to make sure it’s cooked. Still delicious though.
Try using an oil with higher smoke point such as avocado oil. Olive oil has low smoke point and burns very quickly. Hence the smoke.
Nice video! Although I love olive oil, I only use oils with a high smoke point. Grapeseed (like you mentioned), Avocado, canola, peanut etc. Typically Avocado, but my olive oil always smokes far too much.
@MrDaewood
3 ай бұрын
I didn't have any canola oil so was annoyed with myself
you are very professional. I enjoyed . Good luck
Been cooking ribeyes for years in cast iron skillet. I do 3 min per side( 2 inch steak) on medium heat. I add enough oil in pan to just coat it. Comes out perfect medium rare each time and delicious.
Usually I use crushed and minced garlic instead of powdered in the oil and more with the butter when I have it. Otherwise I do the same using powder. Either way, can't lose.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
good tip!! ill have to try
finally some good steak commentary
Tried it awesome
Hell yeah, man!! Everything he’s saying is true If I can do it, anybody can.
Looks good man. I used garlic powder recently on a steak but didn't use any oil in the cast iron so it all burnt lol the steak still tasted amazing though. I think using oil would help prevent it from burning so much.
@miketexas4549
Жыл бұрын
Avocado oil is best in my opinion, high boil point and very little smoke.
@jshaw4757
Жыл бұрын
I think the garlic is burnt on that steak in my opinion there's no way those tiny garlic granules can take that much punishment and not taste burnt especially in a cast iron pan,sure its still delicious but I cook alot with garlic powder and it definitely burns lol
For high heat I don't recommend extra virgin olive oil because it can make the steak taste real gritty I would use more of a high heat oil like avocado unrefined peanut oil or safflower oil could use unfiltered olive oil it has a higher heat tolerance but extra virgin olive oil Burns very easily makes the steak taste gritty
@retrowave9536
Жыл бұрын
@Dacia Sandero guys unfiltered olive oil don't smoke too much
@debrajaeger9939
Жыл бұрын
I use bacon grease to fry my steaks. So good!
@susangrande8142
Жыл бұрын
Do NOT use any “vegetable” oils, especially the industrial seed oils! (They’re canola, corn, soybean, safflower,sunflower, and their ilk.) They cause so much inflammation in your body! Use beef tallow instead.
I immediately give a like because I know it's delicious!!! 👍😆😋
Thank u so much for this video .
I don't have a meat thermometer, but I usually do 3 minutes per side and 30 sec - 1 minute sear on the fat. Usually does the trick for me.
@ryanmayacooks
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip, now I’m probably going to buy a steak tomorrow and follow the same technique.
@rtlamb
Жыл бұрын
Never use your clothing as a hot pad dude! There are far too many ways that could go tragically wrong. I use the Ov-Glove, it’s a nomex glove with non-slip grips that can easily handle 500f without burning your hand. Safety First!!
Looks delicious 😋
Scrumptiously delicious!
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😋
That’s a hell of a good sear! Good job! I could almost taste the juiciness and deliciousness of that steak when you took a bite lol
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Lets go!! haha that was the point. glad you like it!! Do you have a cast iron pan so you ccan try?
@darthvaydr
2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanmayacooks I actually just bought a 1915-1920 era Wagner Ware 11” cast iron skillet that’s been completely reseasoned and restored. They did a beautiful job - the cooking surface looks like glass but I got it mainly to use and something to hand down. I’ve always either grilled my steaks on an open grill or used stainless steel so cooking with cast iron will be completely new to me. I think the main thing will be learning how to control the heat with cast Iron.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
@@darthvaydr For sure! Ive always found high heat, and then gradually turning it down. Great feedback though!
nice job! i throw my cast iron on my grill and i season my steak with sea salt and fresh ground pepper and after i drop it in the cast iron i drop 2 garlic cloves and 2 sticks of thyme along with 2 tbs of butter but i cook my steak 30 seconds to 1 minute a side so it can slowly cook and so the steak can absorb the flavors a bit more then after i let it sit on the grill for a couple seconds to just get the outside a good crisp grill look to it and it’s absolutely PERFECT!!!
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
Trying this tonight. Looks good!
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Lets go!!! did you try? how did it come out
I did your last recipe. And it came out amazing.🎉 please make more videos explaining your recipe.
I followed your steps tonight. Best steak I’ve ever made! Who would have thought putting butter in the pan?! Outstanding!!
My mother did that with zucchini but she also would throw in cherry tomatoes and a little parm. So good.
Looks fantastic.
This is thee ONLY video I needed!
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
wooohoo!
I thought you were crazy but I just did a KC Strip and it worked perfectly. I put in sliced mushrooms after the steak and they were killer. Thanks
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Lets go KC strip! I never heard of thatl, what is it?
@kenstrain4366
2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanmayacooks - A porterhouse steak has a filet and the other side of the bone is the strip.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
@@kenstrain4366 Gotcha, thank you man! Whats your favorite way to cook it?
@kenstrain4366
2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanmayacooks - the local Meijer has angus Porterhouses for $6.99/lb on sale. We like grilling them.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
That is freaking AWESOME. thanks for the input! Will have to try!
Looks great.. Onions, Mushrooms. This is my must with my steak. YUM
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
I gotta try that for sure! Sounds awesome
Sounds good looks good
What thermometer should I buy ?
Nice! Add fresh rosemary, thyme and chopped garlic to the butter while basting for an even more delicious steak 👍
eatin the meat off the bone is the besttt parttttttt So AMAZINGGG
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
YESSS THE BEST.
Gonna try this today
Sir, you are the KING of steaks ! 🎉🎉🎉België thx
Thanks for cooking that steak 🥩 with us!
For the way I eat steak, that would qualify as medium, approaching medium-well. I like to see if the cow still has reflexes when I take a bite. I only stop cooking when it stops jolting and not a moment later.
@ucity85
2 жыл бұрын
Must be a vampire
THIS IS AWESOME! JOB WELL DONE..
Cast iron is just awesome!!!
Hi, I'm not into cooking steaks but i always wanted to learn how to cook a real nice dinner for myself or cook for company when i do get someone to stop by and enjoy a nice meal with family or friends is always nice to know how to cook a nice meal to enjoy with anyone thank you for showing your program.
@ryanmayacooks
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy!!!
@josee.almeida2561
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for you're help, i have to try it and see how it will come out okay thanks again for your information thank you very much.
Looked great! I would have seasoned and let that salt work for about 2 hours before cooking. I wonder how asparagus would be in that butter mix...mmmm. Good job!
Thx.for the vid.
I've got something You will Love also for bone in Rib steak . But You will need a Bbqr and hickey or apple chuncks and a piece of cedar for fire . Direct fire cooking on the coals . I've done this for years .
I grew up on a cattle ranch and had access to prime beef. I don't understand why a significant number of these videos drown a great tasting steak with butter while cooking, changing the flavor. I know restaurants do it, but I think the meat can stand on its own, providing a delicious flavor.
@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_
Жыл бұрын
Taste the meat not the heat
@antoniofernandez3857
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@sduos-ws6ov
Жыл бұрын
Garlic is even bigger problem. Then the steak tastes like garlic. 😞
@nycsonic3738
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
Pretty good video, but I'd change the oil to a small scoop of tallow, use fresh garlic rather than powder, and I'd forego the butter.
That was medium. Great video! Thank-You.
My biggest issue with using a cast iron pan has been basting, it’s hard to actually get it out from the corner for me. Any tips ?
@frankspence6678
8 ай бұрын
tilt the pan, use a grapefruit spoon.