How to cook the perfect steak

A good steak deserves to be cooked to perfection. All our steaks are 100% grass fed, free range and dry-aged on the bone for a minimum of 28 days. This makes the meat incredibly tender and full of flavour. With this in mind our co-founder James Mansfield has put together the only guide you’ll ever need. These tips are guaranteed to ensure your steaks are cooked just right, every time.

1. Choose your cut
Our steaks are available in a variety of cuts ranging from the cheaper Onglet steak, to our award-winning Sirloin. The differences in the cuts, such as size and thickness, mean they’ll all need to be cooked slightly differently.

2. Temperature
Always remove steaks from the fridge around 20 minutes before cooking. This gives them time to get down to room temperature and allows an even cook.

3. Season
Seasoning is key! At Field & Flower we like to season with plenty of fresh ground black pepper and rock salt (don’t worry, the steak can take it). Rub using an oil with a high burning point like rapeseed or groundnut oil.

4. Cook on high
Preheat a griddle pan to the highest heat and place the steak front side down in the pan. Cook time depends on how well-done you like them:

Rare: 40 seconds to 1 minute per side
Rare to medium rate: 1 to 2 minutes per side
Medium: 3 minutes per side
Well done: 4 to 5 minutes.

5. Rest
Once the steak is cooked, place on a plate or chopping board and wrap in tin foil. Allow to rest for a minimum of 5 minutes to help the steak relax and to become extra tender and juicy.

Why not try brushing your steaks with garlic cloves and butter for an extra level of flavour. Cook in a heavy bottomed frying pan and move around whilst cooking to create a sweet caramelised crust.