Best Well Done Steaksthe Right Way Recipes

WELL-DONE STEAK WITH BLUE CHEESE COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the 1 cup butter, blue cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Process until well blended and smooth. Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a cylinder. Wrap tightly and place in the freezer to chill.
• Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let them come to room temp for 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the steaks with salt. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat until starting to smoke, then add a small amount of oil to the pan. Place the steaks in the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes. Turn off the oven and transfer the pan to the oven for 8 minutes, or until the steaks reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.
• Place 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining butter on each steak and allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving; the internal temperature will climb another 5 degrees.
• Serve the steaks topped with blue cheese compound butter.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE...THE RIGHT WAY...

Steps:

• Combine water, salt, sugar, mustard, spices, and 3 cloves minced garlic in an 8-quart nonreactive stock pot.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• When liquids have cooled, trim the corned beef of excess fat and put into the liquid.
• You may need to transfer the liquids and corned beef to a larger container or bowl, just make sure it is nonreactive.
• If necessary, add more cold water to cover the beef.
• Using a heavy pottery bowl or a few small bowls, weigh the corned beef down so it will stay submerged in the water.
• Cover the pan and refrigerate for 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator.
• Take out once a day to stir lightly, and turn the beef as needed.
• On the 6th or 7th day, remove the beef from the brine and rinse well with cold water.
• Place in a large (8-quart or larger) pot.
• Cover with cold water and add the celery, onions, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
• Bring to a boil; skim off any scum which develops on the surface.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Uncover the pot and add the potatoes, carrots, rutabaga or turnip, and cabbage.
• An 8-quart pot should be large enough, but if you don't have room for all of the vegetables, bring another pot of water to a boil and add a 1 tablespoon of salt; add the cabbage or other vegetables which wouldn't fit.
• Cover the large pot and cook until meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour longer.
• If cooking some vegetables in another pot, cook just until tender and keep warm.