Cooking Instructions

Cooking Instructions & How to Prepare

Featuring: T-Bone Steaks

To cook a T‑bone steak, sear it in a very hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side, then finish in a 400°F oven for 5–8 minutes for medium‑rare, aiming for an internal temperature of about (130°F).

Cooking Methods

1. Oven Method (Pan‑Sear + Oven Finish)

Bring to room temperature: Let the steak sit out for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven: 400°F
Season: Salt, pepper, and optional garlic/rosemary.
Sear: Heat a skillet until very hot; sear 2–3 minutes per side.
Finish in oven:
- 15–20 minutes for medium‑rare depending on thickness.
- Internal temp target: 125°F rare, 130°F medium‑rare.
Rest: 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Broiler Alternative (No Skillet)

Place seasoned steak on a baking sheet near the top rack.
Broil 5 minutes per side until crust forms and desired doneness is reached.

2. Grill Method

Preheat grill: High heat. Oil grates.
Season: Montreal steak seasoning or salt/pepper.
Sear: 2–3 minutes per side for grill marks.
Finish on cooler zone: 8–12 minutes, flipping halfway, to reach 125°F for medium‑rare.
Rest: 5 minutes.

3. Stovetop‑Only Method (Pan‑Seared)

Heat skillet: Use cast iron; add high‑smoke‑point oil (avocado, safflower, canola).
Season: Salt and pepper.
Sear: 2–3 minutes per side over high heat.
Reduce heat: Add butter, garlic, thyme; baste.
Cook to temp: Bone side cooks slower; monitor with thermometer.

Doneness Temperature Guide

Rare: 125°F
Medium‑rare: 130–135°F
Medium: 140–145°F)
Well‑done: Not recommended for T‑bone due to dryness.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers:

Preheat oven to 400F. Bake Jalapeno Poppers for 25-35 minutes.

Beef Kabobs:

Set grill to medium-high heat. Place kabobs directly over heat, cooking for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Chicken - Nashville Hot

Add beef tallow or oil to pan. Pan fry on low - medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165F.

Chicken - Parmesan Crusted

Place chicken in 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Chicken - Stuffed Breast

Bake covered for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165F.

Country Fried Steak:

Add beef tallow or oil to pan. Pan fry on low - medium heat until internal temp reaches 165F.

Mushrooms - Crab Stuffed

Preheat Oven to 350F. Bake mushrooms 20-25 minutes or until browned.
If frozen, do not thaw. Place in oven frozen, bake an additional 2-3 minutes.

Mushrooms - Sausage Stuffed

Preheat oven to 400F. Bake mushrooms 15 minutes or until browned / Internal temperature in center reaches 145F (contains raw pork)
If frozen, do not thaw. Place in oven frozen, bake an additional 2-3 minutes.

Pinwheels - Baked

Bake Uncovered at 350F for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches at least 145F in the center.

Pinwheels - Grilled

Preheat Grill to 500-600F. On medium- high heat cook pinwheel for 6 minutes per side.

Pinwheels - Pan Seared

Preheat Oven 400F. Heat Skillet on medium- high heat. To prevent burning, make sure skillet is liberally brushed with oil. Sear Pinwheel on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to preheated oven to finish cooking 15-20 minutes.