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Foolproof Cast Iron Steaks
Equipment
Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
1 to 1-1/4 inch thick steaks
salt or garlic salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Instructions
Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Set them on the countertop and allow them to come to room temperature.
Preheat the skillet on medium high to high heat until it is smoking hot. Once it is smoking hot, add the steaks.
Medium rare - 7 minutes on each side
Medium - 7 and a half minutes on each side
Medium well - 8 minutes on each side
Well done - 9 minutes on each side