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One of the most basic culinary tasks is cooking a steak. With that being said, all steaks are not created equal. This recipe will let you get a perfect sear on the steak—which will lock in the juices—then finish it slow in the oven so that it melts in your mouth. 
Ingredients
~ 1 boneless rib eye steak, 1 inch thick
~ Canola oil to coat
~ Organic meat rub
Directions
Place a 10 to 12-inch cast iron in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring steaks to room temperature.
When oven reaches temperature, remove pan and place on range over high heat. Coat steak with canola oil and season both sides with the organic meat rub. Immediately place rib eye steaks in the middle of the hot, dry pan. Cook 30 seconds without moving. Turn with tongs and cook another 30 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 2 minutes. Flip steak and cook another 2 minutes. Cook longer for temperatures beyond medium rare.
Remove steaks from pan, cover loosely with foil and rest for two minutes. Serve whole or sliced thin and fanned onto a plate.
While many seasoning mixes for white meats are relatively interchangeable, such as chicken or pork, red meat has a completely different flavor profile. Red meats, such as steak, have a deeper, richer flavor, which necessitates a stronger tasting rub. While lemon and paprika are great for white meat, you need something stronger for your steaks.
Traditionally, steaks are seasoned with a combination of pungent ingredients, including onion, garlic and rosemary. If you are looking for a changeup from the conventional steak, try a specialized steak rub. While you may not associate Hawaii with steak, there are in fact several prominent ranches and a plethora of exotic seasonings from the Islands that meld perfectly with red meat.