How to Cook a Ribeye in Butter

eHow
July 19

The best way to cook a steak rouses debate among chefs and home cooks. A short blast of high heat or gently at a moderate temperature? Under the broiler, in a skillet or on the grill? Charcoal or gas? Certainly the most decadent method is cooking the steak in plenty of butter. Butter adds rich flavor and moist tenderness, and it imparts a delicious crust. This method also allows the cook to control the level of heat and internal temperature.

Things You'll Need
1 16-ounce ribeye
2 tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper
Cast iron skillet

Step 1
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Set the ribeye upright with its fatty edge down on the skillet. Cook for five minutes until some of the fat has rendered.

Step 2
Turn the steak to one flat side and cook for five minutes. Flip the steak and cook for an additional three minutes.

Step 3
Remove the steak from the skillet. Add 2 tbsp. butter and two whole cloves of garlic. Return the steak to the pan on the side that cooked for three minutes and season with salt.

Step 4
Cook for six minutes. Flip the steak, season with salt and cook an additional three minutes. Baste the steak with the melted butter throughout the cooking.

Step 5
Remove the steak and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes. Season again with salt and pepper and serve.

Tips
The steak will be cooked to medium. Reduce the cooking time on each side for a rarer steak.

References
The Paupered Chef: The Butter Steak: What's the Best Way to Cook a Steak?; Nick Kindelsperger; April 9, 2009