Grilling A Perfect Steak

• Meat should always be at room temperature before it is cooked.
• Preheat grill to maximum temperature.
• Coarse or kosher salt and pepper should be rubbed on both sides of the steaks.
• Place the steaks 3 to 5 inches from the flame to sear the outside and seal in the juices.
• Turn the steaks after 2 to 3 minutes.
• After searing on both sides, remove from the heat and brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil.  This helps form the crust.
• Return the steaks to the heat and cook on both sides until *done.
• Warm your dinner plates or platter.  Transfer meat to them and let rest five minutes before serving.

*Cooking Times

Rare               1 in. = 9 min.         1-1/4 in. = 11 min.       1-3/4 in. = 13 min.

Medium         1 in. = 14 min.       1-1/4 in. = 16 min.       1-3/4 in. = 18 min.
Med. Well      1 in. = 19 min.       1-1/4 in. = 21 min.       1-3/4 in. = 23 min.

Filet Mignon takes one minute less to cook than other steaks.
Estimated grilling times are for a gas grill on high, or a charcoal fire when the coals have a thin coating of grey ash.

Do Not Overcook!