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PERFECT GRILLED


STEAK


FOR TWO


NOTES: For best results, use a bone-in steak, but a
boneless steak can also be used; it should weigh about 1
pound. A New York strip, T-bone, or porterhouse steak
can be used in place of the rib-eye.
For best results, let the steak rest for at least 45
minutes at room temperature, or up to 3 days, loosely
covered, in the refrigerator after seasoning it.


SERVES 2


One 1½-pound bone-in rib-eye steak, at least 2 inches
thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper



  1. Season the steak liberally on all sides with salt and
    pepper. Set on a plate.

  2. Light a chimneyful of charcoal. When all the charcoal is
    covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange on one side
    of a charcoal grill. Set the grilling grate in place, cover
    the grill, and allow to heat for 5 minutes. Or, if using a
    gas grill, heat one set of burners to high and leave the rest
    off. Clean and oil the grilling grate.

  3. Place the steak on the cooler side of the grill, cover, and
    cook with all of the vents open, flipping the steak and

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