How to Cook Steak

A perfectly cooked steak is one of the most satisfying things you can make at home - and most people are overcooking it. The secret is not a fancy restaurant technique. It is understanding heat, timing, and resting. The Vault Library has vetted the free YouTube cooking channels that teach you how to cook steak the right way, without a subscription or a course.

What You Need to Know

• ✓Pat the steak completely dry before cooking - moisture is the enemy of a good sear
• ✓Season generously with salt at least 45 minutes before cooking or right before
• ✓Get the pan screaming hot before the steak goes in
• ✓Use a thermometer - 130 degrees for medium rare, 140 for medium
• ✓Rest the steak for at least five minutes before cutting - this is not optional