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Wood Fired Ribeye Steak

Succulent ribeye steak cooked in a cast iron pan in the pizza oven yields a rich, crisp crust and tender interior.
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Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet
  • Metal Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Ribeye Steaks - thick cut, wagyu beef optional
  • Olive or Avocado Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Shanty Steak Seasoning - or similar brown sugar-based seasoning
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic - peeled
  • 2-3 Tbsp rosemary - fresh

Instructions
 

  • Bring the oven to 700 - 750 deg F using hickory and pecan wood. Remove 2 well-marbled, thick-cut, ribeye steaks from the refrigerator, and bring them to room temperature (approx. 1 hr 45 minutes on the counter.)
  • Drizzle oil on the steak (just enough so the seasonings will stick.)
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and steak seasoning on both sides. Roll the edges of the steak in the seasoning as well. Press the seasoning into the meat. Note: The brown sugar in the steak spice will help give the meat a caramelized crust.
    Steak and spices on cutting board
  • Place the streaks in a cool, well-seasoned, rust-free, cast iron skillet and put it in the hot oven. Cook for about 4 minutes on the first side. Flip the meat and cook for another 2 minutes on the second side. The goal is to bring them to about 120-125 degF before starting your basting. Note: By starting with a cold pan for thick steaks, it will help render the fat out of the meat without burning them. If you are cooking thinner steaks, you should use a preheated pan and reduce the cooking time.
  • Place the sticks of butter, rosemary, and garlic in the pan with the steaks. Allow the butter to melt. Using a metal ladle, spoon the butter and aromatic sauce over the steaks repeatedly to baste them. (Flipping the steaks to get both sides.)
  • When the meat has reached 135 deg F, remove the steaks from the pan to a cutting board. Pour any of the remaining butter sauce over the top. Allow them to rest before cutting and serving.
    cast iron skillet-sauce-cooked steaks

Notes

Chef's Hints:
  • Wear gloves when preparing your meat. Use one hand to manipulate the steaks, and the other hand for the spices. This will prevent cross-contamination of your extra spices.
  • The Shanty Steak Seasoning used in the video can be purchased online from the Gypsy Bistro in Lockeford, CA. Alternatively, you can use a similar brown sugar-based seasoning mix, or stick to just salt and pepper, depending on your preference.
  • Always wear heat-resistant gloves (or a heavy kitchen towel) when handling a cast iron pan that has been in the oven. It will get extremely hot!