[feast_advanced_jump_to] A rib eye was searing in the skillet. The chef covered it with herbs and garlic and slid it into the oven ... Seared Ribeye Steak [CertifiedAngusBeef.com] 12-inch cast ...

But there's solid science behind why cast iron is the preferred cooking tool for pan-seared steak. Per a study published in ...

It seared steak ... cast-iron pan: Factory-seasoned: Most cast-iron skillets will come preseasoned—that is, coated with one or more layers of polymerized oil that provide a nonstick, rustproof ...

These top pans from Lodge, Le Creuset Bobby Flay and more impressed us with their nonstick surface and searing abilities.