The Ultimate Cast Iron Ribeye Steak Challenge!

🔥Tommy's method of cooking ribeye steak on a cast iron skillet is a tried and true method for achieving a perfect medium-rare steak.

🍴Kevin is challenged to cook a ribeye steak his way and compare the results with Tommy's method.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Kevin's family will be the judges in the taste test to determine which cooking method produces the better steak.

🍔Tommy uses a hamburger smasher to ensure good contact with the skillet and to prevent the steak from curling.

🧈Butter basting the steak with garlic, rosemary, and thyme adds extra flavor and richness to the steak.

What is the cooking time for the ribeye steak?

—The total cooking time is approximately 6-8 minutes, including 4 minutes on each side and 1 minute with butter basting.

What type of skillet does Tommy use?

—Tommy uses a hot cast iron skillet for cooking the ribeye steak.

What other ingredients are used in the recipe?

—In addition to the ribeye steak, Tommy uses kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and butter.

What is the purpose of the hamburger smasher?

—The hamburger smasher is used to ensure good contact between the steak and the skillet, preventing the steak from curling.

How is the final taste test conducted?

—Kevin's family will taste both the steak cooked using Tommy's method and the steak cooked using Kevin's method to determine which one they prefer.

00:01Tommy introduces the ultimate cast iron ribeye steak challenge.

01:59Tommy explains the challenge to Kevin - cook a ribeye steak using Tommy's method and compare it to Kevin's method.

04:59Tommy starts cooking the ribeye steak on a hot cast iron skillet.

05:59Tommy flips the steak after 4 minutes and adds garlic, rosemary, and thyme for butter basting.

06:59Tommy continues butter basting the steak for about a minute, infusing it with flavor.

08:59Tommy removes the steak from the skillet and lets it rest.

09:59Tommy taste-tests the steak and suggests serving it with Alabama white sauce.

10:59Tommy concludes the video, inviting viewers to subscribe to his channel and await Kevin's response.