A cooking method gentler than boiling, simmering refers to cooking food in liquid (or cooking just the liquid itself) at a temperature slightly below the boiling pointâaround 180 to 190 degrees.
up vote -1 down vote. Once the steak has reached room temperature, about 20-30 minutes, it should be cooked. You can put the rub on the steak and refrigerate it for several hours, or overnight, but it should be rest 20-30 minutes before cooking. No longer than that.
A 1 1/2-inch steak should cook for about 5 minutes on each side in a hot skillet or grill. Invest in some grapeseed oil â it has a higher smoke-point than most neutral oils, which means you can get a better sear on your steak without setting off the fire alarm. Lastly, remember to let your steak rest after you cook it.