What if I told you that you could make the best steak you’ve ever eaten in your very own kitchen?

All you need is a high-quality frypan made with advanced technology, four ingredients, and 15 minutes. 

Interested? I know I’m hungry. 

Pan-searing steak feels intimidating. Although the method is simple, the details can feel overwhelming to the uninitiated, and cooking potentially pricey cuts of meat leaves little room for error. 

Yet once you know the secret, cooking the best steak of your life can be a walk in a park. The magic starts with the pan itself. The best one for the job? GreenPan’s just-released groundbreaking Spectra frying pan. It’s one of the most advanced pans you can buy, and it cooks like a dream. 

Great Steak Starts With Great Cookware 

The unique qualities of Spectra, a new line of cookware from forever chemical-free cookware wizards GreenPan, make it ideal for frying steak restaurant-quality steak in your very own kitchen. 

Searing is the sneaky trick behind perfect homecooked steak. This means browning the meat at a high temperature, creating a deliciously brown crust and trapping juices inside. The result? Flavorsome, juicy, and incredibly tender steak, every single time. 

Spectra’s features make this a snap. The cookware combines the best elements of stainless steel and ceramic nonstick into one effective, attractive package. 

Available in 8, 10, and 12 inches sizes, this pan is tough, durable and incredibly heat-retaining thanks to a stainless steel core, which heats evenly and powerfully. That steel is coated with a diamond-infused ceramic nonstick layer, ensuring all food releases effortlessly and never gets stuck. 

The cherry on top is Spectra’s etched stainless steel surface pattern. This uniquely textured cooking surface focuses heat and distributes oil in a way specifically to improve heat transfer and searing performance. In real terms? That means your steak will be evenly cooked, every time. 

This pan is tailor-made for cheflike searing, safe and effective up to a smoking hot 850°F. To create a crisp browned crust on meat, a skillet has to hit 400-450°F. Many cooks might reach for a regular old nonstick pan, not realising it’s actually the worst for this type of job. 

Quite apart from the forever chemicals found in the coating of conventional nonstick pans (which you definitely don’t want inside your body, as prolonged exposure can contribute to cancer, fertility problems, and reduced immune system response), it’s practically impossible to get the pan hot enough without damaging that coating. With Spectra, you can sear away stress-free.

The Secret Behind Perfect Steak

To achieve that beautiful crispy exterior, it’s essential to dry your steak thoroughly. Accumulated moisture can mean the meat stews instead of sears. 

Then, you need only three other ingredients: salt, pepper, and oil. Season both sides of the meat generously with salt and pepper. The seasoning will stick to the surface and assist in creating a tasty crust. 

Set your GreenPan Spectra frypan over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and let it get properly hot. The oil should be shimmering across the surface after heating for a few minutes. 

Add your dried, seasoned steak. It should sizzle when it hits the pan, signalling the beginning of a beautiful sear. 

Then, resist the urge to touch or disturb the steak for at least four minutes. You’ll be dying to move it, but doing so will disturb the formation of that heavenly brown crust. After that, gently lift the steak and check underneath. It should be a deep, dark brown, ready to be turned. 

If not, let it cook for another minute or so before flipping to the other side. If you want to really push the boat out, add a small chunk of butter to the pan right before the steak finishes cooking, and spoon the melted butter over the meat as it finishes cooking. This adds richness and flavor. 

With Spectra, you don’t need to worry about food sticking, so you can cook your steak with peace of mind. Continue to fry on the other side for around another four minutes to hit medium-rare, or a few minutes longer for more well done. Remove it onto a plate, and let it rest for a few minutes to allow it to relax and for the juices to reabsorb.

Voila, you’ve just cooked the best steak of your life! And it’s all thanks to GreenPan’s Spectra.