hubby's perfect ribeye

How To Make hubby's perfect ribeye

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  Keys to choosing the perfect ribeye steak. 1.) Type of Beef: Prime - Costco has prime beef. 2.) Thickness: 1" to 1 1/2" 3.) Marbling: Lots of small marbling all over the cut of meat. No large blobs of fat in the middle.
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  Prep Time: 1-4 days This is a long time, but it does mimic the dry ageing used in the best steak houses. Place steak on a the smallest plate it will fit on. Cover with a paper towel. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 days. Replace paper towel daily or more often if damp.
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  Remove steak from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place steak on a cake rack over your broiler pan and bake for 10 minutes. The idea is to have the steak reach a temperature of 100°F. Use a meat thermometer. (Time is approximate and depends on your individual oven's temperature and the thickness of your steak.)
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  Let steak rest for 10 minutes. (Don't skip this part. It allows the juices to redistribute and keeps the meat from drying out.)
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  While steak is resting, preheat a cast iron pan to screaming hot.
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  Season steak with salt and pepper only at this point.
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  Add steak to pan in a well-ventilated room for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare steak. (It will smoke!)
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  Remove steak from pan and cool for 5-10 minutes to redistribute the juices. Add butter and garlic powder. (Optional but we love it!)
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