Steak is one of the simplest, most delicious and most impressive meals to 
serve. Start with a great piece of steak, such as Lone Mountain Wagyu, and treat 
it right – it won't let you down! With any method of cooking, you may defrost 
your steak in the refrigerator, but be sure to bring to room temperature on the 
counter for the last half hour. For cooking with a meat thermometer: 145°= 
medium, 170°= well done. Without a thermometer, pierce with a meat fork to judge 
by pinkness of juices. With that out of the way, let's review your options:
Searing: When beginning to cook, make sure the whole side begins to cook at 
the same time. Searing steak seals it, trapping juices inside. Listen for the 
sizzle and the steak after cooking! Do not cut into cooked steak for at least 7 
– 10 minutes. Juice and tenderness are increased during this resting stage. If 
you’d prefer to bake, you can also start by searing the meat in a cast-iron 
skillet on your regular burner. Then simply place the pan in the oven at 350° 
until done. There are many recipes available for baking steaks; if yours calls 
for dipping in batter, this should be done before the searing. Let rest before 
cutting.
Frying: A cast iron skillet is unbeatable for frying steak. Many love a good 
marinade for the flavor added by garlic and herbs; others feel that a marinade 
should be used only on tougher cuts of steak. If you decide upon marinade, only 
lightly oil the pan. A marinade does not have to take long. Pop your thoroughly 
defrosted steak into a Ziploc bag with olive oil, vinegar, fresh salt and pepper 
and herbs of your choice for about an hour. Your pan should be on highest heat 
and truly hot when the steak is dropped in. As soon as it is seared on one side, 
turn it over. When seared on second side, immediately reduce heat to finish 
cooking to desired doneness. If you should decide against marinade, use a bit 
more oil in the pan. Rub fresh salt and pepper into your steak. Add herbs such 
as garlic if desired, but rub thoroughly into the meat. With your pan at highest 
heat, drop the steak in so the entire surface is seared. Turn to sear other side 
and reduce heat to complete cooking. Add sauce items, such as onions or 
mushrooms. Complete your sauce. Allow dish to rest.
Broiling: Prepare for marinade or non-marinade. You may use a cast iron 
skillet for this or any service dish certified to withstand broiling. 4” from 
heat is about right. When seared, turn and reduce heat until cooked. Let 
rest.
Grilling: Prepare by marinading for a little while or just throw it on the 
grill. Either way, grill the steak on both sides and immediately remove it to 
rest. But be aware, this method has been known to get your testosterone 
flowing!