Emulsifier Free Reverse Seared Ribeye
Few cuts of beef deliver the kind of deep, beefy satisfaction that a thick-cut ribeye does, and this low-and-slow-then-sear method coaxes out every bit of that flavor. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just salt, pepper, a neutral oil, butter, garlic, and fresh thyme — so there are no hidden additives, stabilizers, or emulsifying agents to worry about. That matters more than you might think, since many store-bought marinades, spice blends, and compound butters sneak in emulsifiers that have no business being on a great piece of meat. Starting the steaks in a 250°F oven brings the internal temperature up gently and evenly before a screaming-hot cast iron skillet builds that mahogany crust in under two minutes per side. The finishing move — basting with foaming butter, crushed garlic, and thyme — adds richness and fragrance without anything processed. A pinch of flaky sea salt at the end is all the flourish this needs. It's the kind of steak that makes you wonder why you ever ordered out.
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2 servings
- 2 bone-in ribeye steaks, 1 ½ to 2 inches thick (about 1 lb each)
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or avocado oil)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Pat the ribeyes completely dry with paper towels, then season all over — top, bottom, and edges — with the kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper. Set the steaks on a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of each steak reads 115°F (46°C) for medium-rare, about 40–50 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from the oven and let the steaks rest on the rack while you heat the skillet.
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