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A perfect steak is mostly technique, not ingredients. Here's my go-to method - works for ribeye, strip, or sirloin, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick. Pan-seared with a butter baste. Classic Pan-Seared Steak (for 2) What you need: 2 steaks, 300-350g each, 1-1.25 inch thick - take them out of the fridge 30-45 mins before Salt - coarse kosher salt, a lot more than you think Freshly cracked black pepper 1 tbsp high-smoke oil - avocado oil, grapeseed, or refined vegetable oil 2 tbsp un