Broil a Perfect Steak

Broil a Perfect Steak  

I found this recipe out of desperation one day when dad didn't have time to barbecue and the steaks were needing to be cooked or else.  They turned out really good.  

        2 steaks
        kosher salt
        fresh coarse ground black pepper
        olive oil

Directions

1.    Bring your 1 to 2 inch steaks to room temperature and use a paper towel to remove the excess moisture.
2.    Move oven rack 6 inches from heating element.
3.   Pre-heat oven and skillet by setting the oven to "broil" for 15 to 20 minutes.
4.    Rub steaks with olive oil, kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper. NOTE: Use any seasonings of your choice.
5.    Once the skillet is pre-heated, pull out the oven rack and carefully lay steaks on the skillet. NOTE: Pan is extremely hot and will spit and splatter.
6.    Close oven and sear the steaks for 3 minutes on one side, turn and sear the opposite side for 3 minutes. DO NOT USE A FORK TO TURN STEAKS*!
7.    Once seared, set the oven to 500 F and cook using this Time Chart. Turn steaks half way through the remaining cooking time.
8.    Rare (120-130F) 1" 0-1 minute, 1 1/4" 2-3 minute, 1 3/4" 4-5 minute
       Medium (140-150F) 1" 2-3 minute, 1 1/4" 4-5 minute, 1 3/4" 6-7 minute
       Medium Well (150-160F) 1" 4-5 minute, 1 1/4" 6-7 minute, 1 3/4" 8-9 minute
9.    Remove steaks from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

    *If you do, the juices will run out.