Pepper Encrusted Steak

Directions

1. 1
   Allow your steaks to come to room temperature.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
3. 3
   Pat steaks dry with a paper towel and season all sides with salt; set aside.
4. 4
   In a spice/coffee grinder, place your peppercorns, caraway and sesame seeds; pulse together until they are at desired consistency.
5. 5
   Press pepper mixture liberally onto steaks on all sides.
6. 6
   Place a cast iron skillet with the canola oil over high heat until pan is smoking hot.
7. 7
   When pan is ready, place your steaks into the skillet for approximately 4 minutes on each side for medium.
8. 8
   Transfer skillet to oven and cook for approximately another 6 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove steaks from pan.
10. 10
    Cover them loosely with tin foil and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes.
11. 11
    Slice on a bias and serve.