A thick steak is essential in order to get nice rare slices for your buffet brunch. Be sure to let the steak rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to disburse throughout the meat and not go running all over the cutting board.

　　

Ingredients

serves 6

　　One 2- to 2 1/2-pound New York strip steak (2 inches thick)

　　Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475°F.

　　

Step 2

Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 3

Heat a 10-inch ovenproof skillet to the smoking point (very hot) over medium-high heat. Add the oil and the steak. Sear the steak on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes per side. The surface of the steak will be a dark brown color. Sear the edges for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are brown.

　　

Step 4

Place the skillet in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the steak reaches the desired doneness. To check for doneness, use an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should be 135°F for rare and 145°F for medium-rare.

　　

Step 5

Allow the steak to rest for 15 minutes. To slice the steak, place it on a cutting board and cut it on a slight bias, leaving the slices still touching so that the meat stays juicier as you cut. Fan out the slices in an attractive pattern on a platter or the cutting board. Serve immediately.

　　Bubby’s Brunch Cookbook by Ron Silver and Rosemary Black. Copyright © 2009 by Ron Silver and Rosemary Black. Published by Ballantine Books. All Rights Reserved.