How to Get the Perfect Sear, with Chef Christopher Kostow
Channel: Le Creuset
Date: 2021-11-06

Get the perfect sear on meat and proteins with these tips from Chef Christopher Kostow (of The Charter Oak Restaurant). 🥩 Head over to our blog for more details and tips on cooking with enameled cast iron, too: https://bit.ly/3svvr84.

1. Pre-heat your skillet over medium/high heat for 5 minutes, then add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat down to low/medium after the oil has heated through.
2. Dry off your protein and season it well before adding to the pan.
3. Once you add the food, let the natural sugars caramelize and brown without moving the food around the pan. Flip the protein when it easily releases on its own. If it resists movement, it's not ready quite yet!
4. Finish cooking to desired temperature, then allow the protein to rest before slicing across the grain.