Reverse sear is the dinner party flex nobody asked for but everyone remembers. Low oven until internal temp hits 120°F, then ripping hot cast iron for the crust. The science works—even heat, better browning, actual control instead of guessing when to flip.
But here's the thing: a screaming hot pan and two minutes per side also works. Your grandma didn't have a Thermapen and her steaks were legendary. The difference between good and perfect is smaller than the gap between trying and ordering takeout.
Cook more steaks. Fuck up a few. The failure ribeye still tastes better than microwave ramen.
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