THE PERFECT STEAK..... I GUARANTEE!

I'm still not perfect.........the back.........but so much better......can finally sit at the computer and deal with emails.  Now, there is one thing that I AM perfect at........its cooking steak.  So since it is bbq time and many steak grillers out there........I'm going to run through this step by step.

We will deal with a beautiful rib eye cut between 1 1/2" and 2"........depending on your butcher. I suggest Prime but you can get by with Choice.......just follow these steps. You can use these steps for any steak you choose........NY strips or filets or bone-in rib eyes or T-bones.
Your first step is to bring your steak to room temp.  Don't grab it out of the frig......and throw it on the bbq........just won't work........Let stand at room temp about an hour........Sprinkle liberally with kosher salt and lots of pepper on both sides.  You may think to yourself.......I just don't want that much salt........believe me........it won't taste strong of salt.  It makes the steak.  Now, you can either grill on your bbq or cook on the stove........I really have found not alot of difference as long as you have good ventilation...........inside produces LOTS of smoke. If you choose to cook one inside...........ONLY use a cast iron skillet.......will never work in a thin teflon pan.......never.  Get your fire right.........must be burned down to red hot coals.........OR on the stove........major HOT.
Once again........I am a purist.........why would anyone marinate or put sauce on a beautiful piece of beef?  Salt and pepper ONLY.........Throw your room temp steak on........now.......fix yourself a drink or pull weeds in the garden but DON'T touch that steak til seared really well.......about 4 to 5 mins, give or take depending on size of steak.  Now, lift a corner and take a peek.......look seared?  Then turn it and wait again.  The only and I mean only way to eat a good steak is med rare.........for anyone that wants a well done steak.........move on and read something else......this isn't for you!  The way I tell when a steak is med rare is by feeling it with my finger......when it sinks in a bit but not mushy........its ready.  This takes practice. Should feel like the soft place on your hand between the thumb and forefinger.  Okay remove your steak to a platter.........make another drink.........let your steak rest for about 10 min.  Believe me.........I GUARANTEE this steak will be the best you ever ate.  Let me know............