SALT & PEPPER BONE IN RIB EYE

By BobD

Ingredients

• to bone-in rib eye requires nothing more than salt, pepper, and a hot grill. (Though to make it even more sublime, serve with scallions that have been tossed in olive oil and salt and given a quick char.)
• 1 1 1 1/2"2" 2 bone-in rib eye (about 2 pounds)
• 2 2 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 1 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• Coarse sea salt

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Put steak on a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt per side. Chill uncovered for up to 3 hours. Remove steak from refrigerator 1 hour before grilling and let come to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels. Season again with 1/2 teaspoon salt; press in 1/2 teaspoon pepper per side so pieces adhere.

Build a two-zone fire in a charcoal grill for direct (medium-high coals) and indirect (medium-low coals) heat. Alternatively, heat a gas grill to high just before cooking, leaving one burner on low. Sear steak over direct heat, flipping once, until nicely charred, 34 minutes per side. (If a flare-up occurs, use tongs to gently slide the steak to a cooler part of the grill.) Move steak to indirect heat and continue grilling, flipping once, 34 minutes per side. Using tongs, lift steak and sear both edges (the bone side and the fat-cap side) for 12 minutes per side to render out some of the fat. Grill steak to desired temperature, 14-18 minutes total or until an instant-read thermometer registers 120F for rare (steak will carry over to 125F, or medium-rare, as it rests).

Transfer steak to a carving board; let rest for 10 minutes. Slice across the grain, season with coarse sea salt, and serve.