Serves: 2

Why this spice: Collected Foods Bacon Salt is a finishing salt—hit a rested strip steak so the crust tastes smoky without overpowering the beef.

Ingredients

• 2 NY strip steaks (1 inch thick)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3/4–1 tsp Collected Foods Bacon Salt
• Thyme sprigs, optional

Directions

1. Pat steaks dry; season with kosher salt and pepper. Rest 15 minutes.
2. Sear in a hot skillet with oil 3–4 minutes per side. Add butter and thyme; baste 1 minute.
3. Rest steaks 5 minutes. Sprinkle Bacon Salt over the sliced or whole steaks just before serving.
4. Serve with a simple salad or potatoes.

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