Butter-Poached Kobe Beef Rib Eye Master Recipe
- 6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) clarified butter
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- Four 6-ounce boneless rib eye steaks, preferably kobe-style
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Maldon sea salt, for serving
- 1 cup pinot noir reduction
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Combine the clarified butter, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in a metal bowl or pan just large enough to sit over the simmering water without letting the bottom touch.
- Gently heat the butter to 135F on a frying thermometer.
- Make sure the butter hovers somewhere between 135 and 140F, as this will ensure that the meat is cooked to a perfect medium-rare.
- Season the beef heavily with salt and pepper, and completely submerge the steaks in the warm butter.
- The temperature of the fat will drop slightly.
- Using tongs to rotate the meat occasionally, poach for a minimum of 25 to 30 minutes or up to an hour or more.
- As long as the temperature of the butter stays below 140F the meat wont overcook.
- Check the temperature often with the thermometer so that it remains a constant temperature.
- When ready to serve, using tongs, remove the beef from the pan, allowing the excess butter to drip off.
- Season it well with salt and pepper.
- Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat, and when hot, coat with 2 tablespoons of the clarified butter.
- Add the steaks and sear all sides until well browned.
- (At this point, the meat is already cooked through from the poaching; you just want a slight crust on the outside for texture.)
- Transfer the beef to a cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Slice each steak against the grain into about 5 slices.
- Season lightly with Maldon sea salt.
butter, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, kosher salt, salt, reduction
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/butter-poached-kobe-beef-rib-eye-master-recipe (may not work)