Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farhenheit.

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When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350F, and position a rack in the center of the oven.

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Position the rack on the bottom of the oven, and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Position a rack in the top third of the oven, and preheat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes.

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She first sears the steak in a very hot pan, then perches it on a rack set on a baking sheet and pops it into a hot oven to finish cooking.

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As for technique, make sure your oven is hot and the roasting tray is set on the uppermost rack.

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