The salt has dissolved and the steak faces look matte, dry, and slightly tacky with no beads.
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01Bistro Steak & Eggs with Shallot Jus
Dry-brine an even surface
Pat the steaks completely dry and set them on a rack. Use 5 g of the measured salt evenly over both steaks and reserve 3 g for the jus, eggs, and greens. Leave uncovered for 15 minutes; refrigerate if delaying longer. Heat the heavy skillet over medium-high for the final 5 minutes.