Follow @kalejunkie for more tips & recipes! HOW TO COOK A PERFECT STEAK EVERY TIME! 🥩 Welcome to Episode 9 of Mastering the Basics where I help you become better in the kitchen. Today it’s all about steak, right in time for Valentine’s Day, thanks to my friends at @sprouts! I am using a ribeye steak, which is my favorite cut, but this method is also fantastic for a New York strip or even a lean piece of meat like a filet!⁣ ⁣ Make sure to SAVE this post so you can refer back to it when you are ready to make a steak!⁣ ⁣ Here is what you need to know—⁣ 1. Your steak must be room temp to get that perfect crust/sear. If you use cold steak, it will turn a gray color!⁣ 2. Pat the steak dry with a paper towel.⁣ 3. Add salt—more than you think you need, trust me! I also recommend keeping it simple with just salt and pepper.⁣ 4. Use a meat thermometer if you have one, that is the best way to get your steak cooked to your doneness preference.⁣ 5. Add oil to a pan over high heat. I always use @sp...