steak in the oven ..times /temps etc

[steveo3002]

seem to get a bit smokey if i pan fry steak

ive seen some folk sear it in a pan then put it in the oven , wondered for how long at what temps roughly

[richwig83]

Try again in a frying pan. Oil and salt the steak directly... Not too much oil and no pepper as it will burn.

Make sure the pan is red hot, don't add any oil. I usually cook about 3 mins per side, but depends how you like it cooked and the thickness of your meat (oo err)

[Leithen]

Sear each side for a minute, then the edges briefly if it's a thick steak. Then into an oven at high temp (220) on a small rack over a tray or dish.

You'll have to experiment with different cuts and different thicknesses to get your preferred degree of rareness. Start with five minutes for medium rare if the steak is reasonably thick.

Remove and cover with foil whilst remaining on rack. Allow to stand for at least two minutes.

[peter tdci]

If it's thinner than about 4cm, then I'd with Rich's method. My variation is to do one side for 2 minutes, then flip and do the other side for the same and then flip every minute until it's done to your liking. My advice is also to poke the steak with your finger every so often after 4 or so minutes that you get to know what your favourite 'done-ness' feels like. Oh, and rest it in a warm place!

If it's a thicker steak, or a small joint, then brown it all over on the stove and then into a hot oven - I'll keep it in the frying pan. Keep turning it (my frying pan is non-stick on an aluminium base and it seems to conduct lots of heat through the pan and will almost burn the meat in contact with it if I don't turn it). Again, keep poking the steak to test the 'done-ness' (or use a thermometer if it's really thick - and you've got one) - and rest it!