Knowing how to cook a steak using a frying pan guarantees the juiciest, most delicious, well-done meats and chops, regardless of anything on top of it. Steaks can be the perfect recipe in any occasion, be it on small or big gatherings of family and friends.

First thing that you would need to do is to clean the steak by rinsing it in cold water. Defrost the meat until it reaches a room temperature rate. Apply salt and pepper all over the steak making sure you have applied all corners and parts of the steak. You can use your fingertips so you can feel the equal amount of spreading of the ingredients, or you can use the back of the spoon for a less messy approach.

Add oil into the heated stainless frying pan. Put the steak into the pan once you have seen that there is smoke coming from the pan. If you have many cuts of steak, make sure you have a pan large enough to fit them all. If not, cook the steak by batches. Do not overcrowd the steak in your pan because it will not give a positive result in the end. Take note of the sound; make sure you can hear a sizzling sound- an indication that the steak is just enough.  After 6 minutes of cooking the steak using the pan, check the bottom part of the steak to see how your steak is doing. Once you can see a deep brown crust surrounding the steak, lower down the heat to avoid overcooking your steak. Do not overcook the steak because it will lead to drying, losing the juiciness inside the meat.

Once the meat has reached to its optimum color, turn the meat on the other side and wait for a few more minutes depending on the thickness of the cuts of your meat. The thickness of your meat cuts would determine on how long you will be cooking the steak. Remove the frying pan form the heat and remove the excess oil from it.  To create a more distinct twist in your steak, you can add unsalted butter or rosemary to your dish. You can add flavor to your steak in so many ways and it is up to you whether you want to experiment on your dish.

Next thing that you should know on how to cook a steak is to know when your steak is cooked or not. You can do this by poking the steak. If the steak feel soft, it is already well done. If you are still unsure, you can use the thermometer to check for the temperature of your steak. Cover the steak with an aluminum foil to prevent heat loss from the steak. Nonetheless, you would still need to let the steak settle for a few minutes.

Knowing how to cook a steak will be a very huge advantage on your part because developing this skill will give you an edge against the others. Take time to practice and experiment some more to reach perfection.