Barbarian Butter-Basted Steak

Steps

1. 1

   Salt and pepper your steak and set it out at room temperature for 1 hour. Start the next steps while you wait.

   Start 1-hour timer
2. 2

   Place a foil-lined pan on a baking sheet and place it on the bottom rack of your oven and preheat to 350F (180 °C).

3. 3

   Wash your potatoes, then cover them in olive oil and steak seasoning.

4. 4

   Place your potatoes directly on the middle rack, the baking sheet will catch any drippings. Bake for 1 hour.

   Start 1-hour timer
5. 5

   Once your steak is done sitting, start heating a well oiled pan on high heat over your cooking fire or stove.

6. 6

   Place your steak in the hot pan and sear each side on high heat for about 1 minute.

   Start 1-minute timer
7. 7

   Flip then reduce heat to medium and cook each side for 2 minutes at a time, flipping until your steak hits about 15F below your desired temperature. For a 1" Ribeye, flipping until 120F is recommended for a medium-rare finish (~135F).

   Start 2-minute timer
8. 8

   Push the steak to the far end of the pan from the handle. Put the butter, garlic, and rosemary in the opposite end and use the handle to tip the pan steak-side-up.

9. 9

   After the butter browns in about 20 seconds, begin basting the steak by using a spoon to ladle the butter mixture on top of the steak. Do this rigorously for 45 seconds.

   Start 20-second timer
10. 10

    Pull off the steak and let rest on a plate for 5 minutes. Leave the drippings in the pan.

    Start 5-minute timer
11. 11

    Pour your chopped onion into the pan and caramelize for about 5-10 minutes.

    Start 5-minute timer
12. 12

    Pull the potatoes out of the oven when the hour is up, cut in half lengthwise and split open. Pour your onions on top of the potatoes and enjoy with your steak.

13. 13

    Pair with a fine ale and resume raging on your enemies!