Succulent Oven-Assisted Pan-Seared Strip Steaks

1. Preheat the Oven

Adjust your oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 275 degrees.

2. Prepare the Steaks

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Cut the steaks in half to create four portions and generously season all sides with salt and pepper. Press the sides of the steaks to ensure the seasoning adheres well.

3. Cook in Oven

Place the steaks on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and put them in the oven. Cook the steaks until they register 90-95 degrees for rare to medium-rare or 100-105 degrees for medium, which should take about 20-30 minutes.

4. Heat the Skillet

Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking.

5. Sear the Steaks

Carefully place the steaks in the skillet and sear them without moving for 1.5 to 3 minutes, until a nice brown crust forms. Use tongs to lift and turn the steaks to the other side, searing for another 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook the steaks, flipping occasionally until they reach your desired level of doneness. Stand the steaks on their sides and sear the edges for about 1.5 minutes.

6. Rest the Steaks

Transfer the steaks back to the wire rack and let them rest for about 10 minutes, tented loosely with aluminum foil.

7. Serve

After resting, arrange the steaks on plates and serve. Enjoy your perfectly seared, juicy, and tender strip steaks!