Grilled Steak (Ribeye or NY Strip)

1 lb steak approximately 1 inch thick

Butter

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Build a mesquite charcoal fire and be ready to start when the embers are uniformly white and the grill is extremely hot.

Note: if not available propand gas grille works as long as you get surface extremely hot

Several hours, even up to 6 or 8 hours, salt the steaks liberally with kosher salt and return to fridge. This will penetrate the meat for maximum flavor

One hour before grilling take steaks out and bring to room temperature

Build a mesquite charcoal fire and be ready to start when the embers are uniformly white and the grill is extremely hot.

Note: if not available propane gas grill works as long as you get surface extremely hot

Coat the steaks in a combination olive oil and melted butter and liberally coat with fresh pepper

Apply to grill for approximately 3 minutes per side flipping sides only once

Take off grill when internal temperature reaches 125

Add pad of butter or compound butter to surface and wait 5-8 minutes for juice to recirculate within the steak

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