Reduce Smoke by Greasing the Steak Instead of the Pan When Searing Indoors
by Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to from Lifehacker on (#4R5GB)
A bit of smoke is unavoidable when searing a steak and, if you don't have a vent over your stove, that smoke can linger, ruining the vibe of your otherwise excellent steak dinner. You can't eliminate smoke completely, but you can dramatically decrease the amount produced by lightly oiling your steak instead of the pan.