I've tried a blowtorch and a barbecue, but they're not as good as cast iron. Bes...

criddell · 2026-08-06T19:53:28.000000Z

Are you just heating the bare cast iron to crazy hot temperatures and then putting the steak in?

I've thought about trying that, but I'd need to first strip the seasoning off the pan to avoid all kinds of nasty flavors. The second pan makes sense...

CBLT · 2026-08-08T23:26:45.000000Z

I heat it bare, then seconds before I put the steak in I pour some peanut oil, which immediately begins smoking.