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Perfect Pan-Seared Steaks

Recipe by The Pioneer Chicks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Alexa Lehr

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. venison steaks, cut into 1/4" thick slices
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 T. coconut aminos
  • 1 T. liquid smoke
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. crushed dried rosemary or sage

Instructions

  • Combine the steaks and all of the other ingredients in a glass dish and mix so that the marinade covers all of the steaks.
  • Cover and place in the fridge to allow the steaks to marinade for 4 hours.
  • Heat a 12" cast iron skillet over medium heat with 1 teaspoon of bacon fat in it. Spread the bacon fat around so that it coats the bottom of the pan.
  • Wait until the pan is steaming and allow it to steam for a minute or two. If you want, you can apply a seasoning rub to the steaks while you wait for the pan to heat up.
  • Once the pan is hot, start placing the steaks into the pan. Allow each steak to cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip. Allow the steaks to cook for 1-2 more minutes, then immediately remove them from the pan and place them on a plate.
  • Cover the plate and allow the steaks to rest for 15 minutes before serving!
  • Note: The steaks should be about medium rare. For less rare steaks, allow each steak to cook for 2-3 minutes on each side before removing them from the pan.