The Perfect New York Strip Steak Recipe This is probably my most popular post in this 16 year old blog. It’s simple. It works. It’s delicious. I’m proud to say I love meat and I especially love steak. Meat is very pricey right now and is a splurge for most people. While I love a good ribeye, the next favorite is the New York strip steak. You can find them in family packs at Costco for a decent (still not cheap) price. Choose a Steak with Fat Cap Most butchers agree that a cast iron pan is essential for cooking a good steak. We talk about how to best sear, and we look for steaks that has that nice fat cap. Fat equals flavor! The New York Strip Steak The New York Strip steak gets its name from the first fine dining restaurant in New York. In 1937 Delmonico’s opened and served the short loin cut of meat. There are differing stories as to whether the Delmonico steak was a strip steak. Today when you order the delmonico steak at Delmonico in New York City,  you most likely will get a rib eye steak. What is a New York Strip Steak? It’s comes from the short loin of the cow, is not as tender as filet, but tender enough to be cooked quickly and still be tender. It can be lean but if it’s prepared properly, it’s still tender and has an exceptional taste. I like thick strip steaks about 2 inches thick. My New York Strip Steak Recipe: Cast Iron Pan fry and oven finish. I get a cast iron pan smoking hot and then sear the steak on one side, turn it over and stick it in the oven. Make sure you put on your exhaust fan and open windows or your smoke alarm will probably go off. Salt the steak 24 hours in advance. It goes into the meat overnight, adds moisture and enhances flavor Don’t cover steaks in the fridge. The outside of the steak should be dry if you want to sear them. Put them on a rack so both sides dry. Make sure the steak is dry, before searing. When ready to cook, I used to think my steak needed to come down to room temperature, but I now find that I get a better sear  with a cold steak, as long as the steak is dry. It’s the water that comes out of the steak that prevents that nice sear, also known as the mailard effect. Start with a very hot cast iron pan. Do not add oil until pan is hot. Use a round grill press, if you can, but no worries if you don’t have one. What is the Maillard Effect? The Maillard reaction is a chemical reaction between an amino acid and a reducing sugar, usually requiring the addition of heat. It’s what happens when the meat is seared, creating a much deeper flavor profile. My New York Strip Steak Recipe The seasonings are up to you. Sometimes I just use salt and pepper. Other times if I don’t see enough marbling  in the steak, I will marinate it in an olive oil, red wine, and minced garlic. When I do that, I will still dry my steak before searing. I like a steak medium rare and will take it out of the oven at 135 degrees F. I use my oven probe. This meat thermometer works well too. Then, let your steak rest for five to ten minutes. During that time, make a nice salad from the list below. If you’re a meat and potatoes type, (like me) make these smashed buttery fingerling potatoes or  purple lemon dijon roasted potatoes. Click HERE for More Mouth Watering Steak Recipes from Spinach Tiger Here Tomahawk Ribeye Steak (Reverse Sear) Steak Au Poivre Carne Asada My Best Salad Recipes Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Almonds Arugula Salad with Strawberries Lemon Vinaigrette Wedge with Blue Cheese Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Baby Peas, Toasted Almonds Caprese Salad with Pesto Print How to Cook a Perfect New York Strip Steak How to cook a good a New York strip steak, from frying pan to oven with optional marinade. Course EntreeCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 25 minutes minutes Servings 1 Author Angela Roberts IngredientsNew York Strip Steakolive oilsaltpepperMarinade (Optional) 1/2 cup red wine1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce1 clove garlic mincedsea saltblack pepperKitchen Tools for this recipeCast Iron Pan ORDER HEREMeat ThermometerORDER HEREGrill Press ORDER HERE InstructionsIf you have a few days, salt steak and place uncovered on open rack to dry out. If you don’t have days, salt at least for 45 minutes.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Heat frying pan on medium to medium high heat for a few minutes. Add small amount of oil.Heat a few more minutes.Use paper towel to make sure steak is dry.Add in steak. Place grill press over steak if you have one. Don't worry if you don't have one.Turn over at 3 minutes when steak easily moves. If it's not moving easily, give it another minute.Turn over, place in oven and cook for 5 more minutes for rare, 7 minutes for medium rare, 9 minutes for medium. These are approximates. Use a meat thermometer to check.Remove from oven at 135 degrees for medium rare.If you want to add butter and thyme, add a tablespoon of butter to pan when removing from oven.As butter melts, spoon on top of the steak.Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. The post The Perfect New York Strip Steak Recipe, Pan-Fried, Oven-Roasted appeared first on Spinach Tiger.