How to cook the perfect T-Bone Steak

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Ingredientsā
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⢠900g T-bone steak, from the sirloin end (about 3-cm thick)ā
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⢠Coarsely ground black pepperā
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⢠Saltā
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⢠1 to 2 tbsp oil, like groundnut, corn, or soyā
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⢠Serving suggestions: Compound butterā
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Methodā
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1) Preheat the oven to 230C/Gas Mark 8. A half-hour before cooking, remove steak from the refrigerator.ā
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2) Heat a large skillet over high heat. Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot skillet and when it begins to smoke add steak.ā
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3) Reduce heat slightly and cook steak until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer skillet to the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into the steak registers 50 degrees C for medium-rare, about 6 to 8 minutes.ā
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4) Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Cut steak from the bone and carve meat across the grain.ā