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Steak Cooked in 4 lb Butter
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Steak Cooked in 4 lb Butter

45 minServes 2Nutri-Score D€€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • butter (cut into blocks)Dairy1.8 kg
  • steak (thick-cut, at room temperature)Meat2 pieces
  • salt (for seasoning)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

6,864kcal

Carbs
1 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
740 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the steaks

    • Pat the steaks dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
    • Let them sit at room temperature while the butter melts.
    Step 1
  2. Melt the butter

    • Melt the butter in a large stockpot over low heat until fully liquid.
    • Keep the heat low so the butter does not brown or burn.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the steaks in butter

    • Lower the steaks into the melted butter and cook gently, spooning butter over them.
    • Flip the steaks and continue cooking until the core reaches the desired doneness.
    Step 3
  4. Sear the crust

    • Transfer the steaks to a hot frying pan and sear briefly on each side for a golden crust.
    • Check the internal temperature with a thermometer.
    Step 4
  5. Rest and serve

    • Let the steaks rest on a board so the juices settle.
    • Slice and serve, spooning a little of the warm butter over the top.
    Step 5