How do you sear?

[Jason]

make sure your steaks come up to room temp while salted, key to a good crust and getting a nice med rare after 3-4 min sear per side with a 1"+ cut, I use cast iron hot as I can get it

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by Jason

make sure your steaks come up to room temp while salted, key to a good crust and getting a nice med rare after 3-4 min sear per side with a 1"+ cut, I use cast iron hot as I can get it

I also prefer to let my steaks come up to room temp, but I know that alot of people are against this. I think this gives any seasonings/marinades time to soak in...

Just my

[timj219]

Originally Posted by Jason

make sure your steaks come up to room temp while salted, key to a good crust and getting a nice med rare after 3-4 min sear per side with a 1"+ cut, I use cast iron hot as I can get it

It helps to blot the steaks with paper towel just before throwing on the fire. Any moisture that collects while the steaks sit out (especially if salted) will diminish the sear.