Instructions

1. Attach the sous vide circulator to the side of a deep stock pot, fill to the line with water (as directed by your machine’s instructions), and preheat your water to your desired temperature.
2. Pat the meat dry, then season each side of your steak very well. Lightly press the seasoning into the surface of the meat with your hands, so it adheres.
3. Place each steak in a food-grade, vacuum seal OR zip top bag (silicon bags are fine if you are averse to using plastic).
4. If using a vacuum-sealed bag, seal the bag as instructed by your machine, then insert the sealed bag into the water. If using a zip top bag, press most of the air out of the bag and partially seal, leaving a good inch of the top open. To create the vacuum, slowly lower the bag into the water to push the air out of the opening. Once it’s almost completely submerged and all the air is out of the bag, finish sealing the top. I recommend clipping the top of the bag to the side of the pot with a chip clip, or something similar, making sure the meat is completely submerged in the water on all sides, but the opening is above the water line so there is no danger of water seeping in.
5. Cook in the water bath for 2 1/2 hours.
6. Once the time is up, remove the bags, open them, and pull out all of your steaks. Set the juices to the side to use, if desired. You will want to pat each steak dry on both sides with paper towels.
7. In a skillet, heat your bacon grease or avocado oil over high heat, until it’s just about smoking. Add a pat of butter to the skillet, then immediately put in one steak.
8. Cook on the first side for a good 30 seconds to one minute, until it is seared as desired. Flip and repeat the sear on the second side. Remove from the skillet and repeat the process with any additional steaks, adding oil to the pan as needed.
9. Enjoy!