How to Make Pan-Seared Strip Steaks with Bridget Lancaster

Host Bridget Lancaster makes a foolproof recipe for Pan-Seared Strip Steaks.

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[rlb]

When I watched this I was thinking there was no way this would work. Bridget, I was blown away with the results of fixing a NY Strip. I cooked it on my grill side burner and it only took the first three flips on high and two flips on medium and the temp was 130F. It was absolutely perfect. No mess to clean up and after letting them rest for 5 minutes the pink juices were all captured inside. Absolutely delicious. Thank you. I am in the process of signing up for America's Test Kitchen. It was this recipe that motivated me. Brilliant...thank you.

[s.alexander]

I just followed this recipe this afternoon - it was one of the most delicious strip steaks I have ever had. This woman knows what she is talking about. -thanks Bridget

[georgez]

Bridget, I did this for dinner tonight with a ribeye and my wife thought I had somehow become a steak cooking genius! I did deglaze the pan with extra dry vermouth and added a pat of butter to make a sauce.

[ratlips]

What a great idea! Thanks to Andrew for showing Bridget and to Bridget for the demo!

[robynbodnarchuk]

I tried this with 3 dry aged strips for an Easter dinner. it was easy and amazing. I highly recommend finishing it with the salt.

[donaldnorth]

One of my biggest pet peeves about skillet cooking is the spattered stove top and subsequent cleanup! I can’t wait to give your new method a try! Thanks Bridget!

[barcham]

This works just as well with a cast iron pan, if it is perfectly seasoned. It also works well with thinner steaks, I just flip them every minute or so instead of every 2 minutes.

[SheilaArkee]

I’ve had this recipe in my back pocket for a while and finally made it to thunderous applause from my family. The best steak I’ve ever made at home - excellent technique!

[zonacrs]

I'll have to try that and add butter/thyme sprigs about halfway through when the heat goes down.

[nikkiduncan]

Finally tried out this method of cooking steaks from a cold skillet and turning every two minutes. I actually ended up over cooking them slightly (my fault), and I could still easily cut through them with a fork! They were that tender and melt in the mouth amazing! This cooking method is a revelation!

[spost]

Made this tonight and I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely it worked out! No splatter, no smoke- just a nicely browned and flavorful strip steak! Would this method work for other cuts also?

[donblunkall]

Alright girl I'm goin to try it and by the looks of the samples I think it's goin to be a hit. Thanks

[drakejdf]

I love making steaks like this but in a cast iron skillet with rosemary butter garlic and thyme.❤️ I’m definitely going to try this method.

[ElCocineroErrante]

Wow! This breaks all rules and previous concepts. No oil and/or butter…and stunning results…really have to try this soon

[MichaelEastForest]

Nice technique. You was always my favorite on the show Bridgette

[florencecathcart]

Than you so much! I have never been able to cook steak at home really well and I can't wait to try this!

[therealyt]

I’ve always it steaks 🥩 this way ever since my great grandmother showed me how circa 1994. She also showed me how to cooked steaks coming straight from the freezer to a cold pan.

[daviddudley]

Gorgeous! And the steaks look great too...

[mike]

Brilliant, Thank you! - I am a novice cook and I think I can wing this!

[rachellemoore]

Used this method and omg sooo yummy 🤤 thanks for this vid. Timing was perfect.