Frozen Seared Steak - Anybody try this before?

[akr71]

I'm not quite sure what the point is, except maybe a larger margin of error to protect against over-cooking.

http://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2012/0 ... red-steak/

Frozen Seared Steak
Recipe type: Dinner
Author: Brandon Matzek
Serves: 1
Ingredients

1 bone-in porterhouse steak (about 1 1/2- inch thick)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Safflower oil (or any oil with a high smoke point)

Instructions

Cover the steak in plastic wrap (or butcher paper) and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 200°F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
After freezing for an hour, season the steak with a generous amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place a cast iron skillet over a high flame and heat until screaming hot (at least 10 minutes). Add a thin layer of safflower oil then quickly but carefully set the steak in the skillet. Sear one side only until golden brown. Press the steak down with tongs to get an even sear. Alternatively, you can set a heavy bottomed pot or press on top of the steak to get a nice even crust.
Transfer the steak, seared side up, to a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven. Cook until done to taste (30 minutes – 1 hour). An internal temperature of 125 for rare, 145 for medium and 165 for well done.
Let stand for 10 minutes covered in a aluminum foil before thinly slicing. Season with a sprinkle of kosher salt.

[NASH]

That's a bit odd, not sure what their point is here other than a good one sided crust I know of some people that do 'cave man' steaks similar to this but it's because they like them blue rare still with a good crust. They take a fully frozen steak and throw it on a roaring charcoal fire at 700 - 800 F for about 90 seconds per side.

[Graham.C]

That's a bit odd, not sure what their point is here other than a good one sided crust I know of some people that do 'cave man' steaks similar to this but it's because they like them blue rare still with a good crust. They take a fully frozen steak and throw it on a roaring charcoal fire at 700 - 800 F for about 90 seconds per side.

I like my stake black and rare (just warmed beyond blue), but that doesn't mean you need to start with a frozen steak (unless its a really thin cut, but whats the point in that??).

[akr71]

Well, this recipe calls for a 1.5" porterhouse - not exactly a thin steak. I'm still baffled.