Servings
Font
Back
0 from 33 votes

Salt and Pepper Rib Eye Steak

This salt and pepper rib eye steak recipe, made with bone-in-rib eye, salt, and pepper either on the grill or stovetop, provides a foolproof technique for perfectly cooked steak.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 713 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) bone-in rib eye steak (1 1/2 to 2 inches | 4 to 5 cm thick)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
  • vegetable oil for brushing
  • coarse sea salt

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and place it on a wire rack situated on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt per side. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Pat it dry with paper towels again and reseason it with 1/2 teaspoon salt per side and 1/2 teaspoon cracked peppercorns per side, pressing so the seasoning adheres.
  2. If making the rib eye on the stovetop, see the variation below. If making the rib eye on the grill, build a two-zone (medium-hot and medium-low) fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high just before cooking, leaving one burner on low. Brush the grill grate with oil. Place the steak over the higher heat, close the heat, and cook, flipping it just once, until nicely charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (If a flare-up occurs, use tongs to gently slide the steak to a cooler part of the grill until the flames subside.) Move the steak to lower heat and cook, flipping once, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Using tongs, lift the steak and sear both edges (the bone side and the fatcap side) for 1 to 2 minutes per side to render some of the fat. Measure the temperature of the steak to ascertain when it has reached the desired temperature. For rare steak, it will take 14 to 18 minutes total grilling time to reach 120°F (49°C) although it will carry over to 125°F (51°C), or medium-rare, as it rests.
  3. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. Slice it against the grain and season it with coarse sea salt. You know what to do from here.

Notes

  • Stovetop Rib Eye
  • Got 6 inches of snow blanketing your grill? Forget the grill and instead slap this magnificent cut of steak in a large cast iron skillet that you’ve been heating and heating and heating over medium-high heat until it’s consistently hot but not smoking. Cook the steak, turning once, until nicely seared on each side. Transfer the steak and skillet to a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until cooked to the desired degree of doneness. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes and season with salt.
  • Boneless Rib Eye
  • If you can only get your hands on a boneless rib eye rather than a bone-in rib eye, no worries. That’ll work. Whether you’re cooking it on the grill or the stovetop, keep a watchful eye on your steak as it will probably need to cook for a touch less time than indicated in the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 713kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 69g (138%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Monounsaturated Fat 23g Cholesterol 208mg (69%) Sodium 2503mg (104%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.01g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 713

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 713kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 69g 138%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Monounsaturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 208mg 69%
Sodium 2503mg 104%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.01g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.