2 good quality new york or loin steaks, cut 1-1 1/2 inches
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup peppercorns, crushed with rolling pin
salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil (peanut or grape)
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Slather olive oil over steaks. Season liberally with salt and roll in the crushed peppercorns. Allow to rest at room temperature for about 30-40 minutes.
Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add to pan and cook, flipping frequently with tongs until internal temperature has reached 120 degrees (for medium rare).
Add butter to top of steaks and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and tent with foil, allowing steaks to rest for five minutes before serving.