Step 1

Salt the T-bone steaks generously on both sides. Keep at room temperature for 45 minutes prior to cooking. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. About 10 minutes before cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Step 2

Add butter or oil to a cast-iron skillet and heat to high. Sprinkle steaks with ground black pepper and other preferred seasonings to taste. Sear on each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown

Step 3

Move steaks to the baking sheet and add to the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 10-20 minutes until a thermometer reads within the first temperature range for your desired doneness level based on the above temperature chart

Step 4

Transfer steaks to a clean plate tented with foil to rest for 5-10 minutes and check the temperature before serving