You do not need to thaw your steak before cooking it to perfection.
In short: Cooking a steak straight from the freezer might sound counterintuitive, but it is a reliable way to achieve a great result. This guide explains how to use your oven and a hot pan to bypass the thawing process entirely.
The process begins by placing a thick steak—ideally about an inch—on a rack over a baking sheet in an oven set between 170 and 200 F. This slow-heating phase can take anywhere from one to three hours. The goal is to bring the internal temperature of the meat to about 10 to 15 F below your final target; for instance, pulling it at 115 F is a common benchmark.
Once the steak is warmed through, move it to a pan with neutral oil heated until smoking. Sear the exterior for about one minute per side. In the final 30 seconds of cooking, add butter, garlic, and rosemary to the pan, basting the meat with the aromatics before letting it rest.
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