how long to finish a steak in the oven
Place a skillet in the oven and preheat to 500 degrees. When the oven reaches 500 degrees, leave it for about 10 minutes. This lets the skillet really soak in the heat. Remove the skillet to the stove top on high heat. Sear the steaks for 30 seconds on each side. This creates a brown crust that is the result of the amino acids forced by heat to react with the sugars--it's what infuses a lot of flavor. Move the steaks (pan and all) into the 500 degree oven. Roast for 2 minutes for every inch the steak is thick. Set a timer. This is an exact science. After 2 minutes, flip the steaks, and roast for 2 more minutes. Remove from the oven, cover the pan with foil for 2 minutes. The steaks continue to cook, but come to a rolling stop on rising temperature.