blackened t-bone steak

[roofless]

We've (we being the love of my life and I) have grown tired of grilled steaks. We're now blackening them!    Tried it first this past Sunday and holy jehoshaphat is it ever good!  I should take pics.

Here's the process:

tenderize & lightly dust steaks w/seasoning - let sit for an hour
Use the propane grill's side burner outdoors.
evenly coat steaks w/

Comments

[flicka23]

Ever had (Hawaiian) rock salt steak? Once you to rock salt, you never go back.

[roofless]

I have not. What makes Hawaiian rock salt so special?

[flicka23]

It comes from Hawaiian clay which is rich in minerals and iron oxide. It used to be hard to find but I think it's more readily available at stores like Central Market and on the web.
Old Time Brand is the one we use: http://www.amazon.com/Hawaiian-Alaea-Salt-Time-Brand/dp/B00065XVVY

[roofless]

Are you using this salt, some cracked pepper & a little garlic?

[okiru]

My favorite way to enjoy steaks is to super heat a cast iron pan. Sear top and bottom, then edges using thongs. Then place cast iron pan in heated oven still steak reaches the desired temp. I like medium rare so 55 °C [130 °F] core temperature is my stopping point. Steak needs to rest before serving in that process the temp will rise a few degrees. The sear keeps the juices in and makes a flavor blanket. I use fresh ground pepper and kosher salt.

from @jeffahsaurusrex

[roofless]

Check it, ingredients are all approximate. I pretty much eyeball everything