Grilled Peppered Portabella Steaks

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   Build a multi-level fire in your grill: Leaving one-quarter of the bottom free of coals, bank the coals in the remaining three-quarters of the grill so that they are three times as high on one side as on the other.

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   When the coals are all ignited and the temperature has died down to medium (you can hold your hand about 5 inches above the grill grid, over the area where the coals are deepest, for 4 to 5 seconds) youre ready to cook.

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   Rub the mushrooms with the olive oil and then with the black pepper, then sprinkle generously with salt.

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   Put them on the grill and cook until they are tender and slightly seared, 6 to 8 minutes per side.

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   (To check for doneness, nick, peek, and cheat: Cut into one of the mushrooms and peek to be sure it looks moist all the way through, rather than dry at the center.

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   While the mushrooms are cooking, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a medium bowl.

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   When the mushrooms are done, take them off the grill, cut them into thick slices, add to the bowl with the dressing, toss gently to coat, and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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