Method
- Remove your steak from the packaging, pat dry and bring to room temperature.
- Pre heat your griddle or heavy based frying pan until it sizzles when drop of oil is added.
- Season the meat with salt just prior to cooking.
- Massage the steak with a little duck or goose fat, creating a very thin layer over the meat.
- Don't overcrowd the cooking base.
- Cook over high heat turning the steak only once. After a rich, golden crust has formed, reduce heat to medium.
- Cook the steak for 7 to 8 minutes then turn and cook the reverse side for 5 to 6 minutes for medium rare.
- Alternatively, after searing the meat on the top of the stove, cook the steak in a pre-heated oven at 200oc for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Finish by adding a large knob of butter to the pan and baste the steak for a minute or two by spooning over the melting butter to enrich it.
- Leave to rest in a warm place at least 7 to 8 minutes before carving