Pan-fried T-Bone Steak

Directions

1. 1
   About 1/2 hour before cooking the steak, bring it to room temperature.
2. 2
   Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
3. 3
   Lightly brush the steak all over with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Raise the heat to high, add the steak and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 7 minutes for the first side, and 4 minutes on the second side, for medium-rare.
5. 5
   Hold the steak with tongs and sear the edges.
6. 6
   (An instant-read thermometer inserted perpendicularly into the steak registers 125 degrees F for medium rare.)
7. 7
   Transfer the steak to cutting board and cover loosely with foil.
8. 8
   Let rest for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Cut the tenderloin and strip from the bone, and slice against the grain.
10. 10
    Transfer to a serving platter and serve au natural, with mustard, compound butter, or horseradish sauce.