Nakedly Steak

1. 1

   Four days before you want to have steak, go and buy it, take it home, and sprinkle salt generously on both sides. No need to rub it in.

2. 2

   Put the steak on a rack placed over a plate, and leave it in the fridge for 4 nights, uncovered.

3. 3

   After the four days/nights, or when you want to eat your steak, take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, preheat the grill to the highest setting, or preheat your cast iron pan until it's very hot.

5. 5

   Grease the grill or pan with the oil or butter and grill the steak, for 2-3 minutes on each side, until well crusted. This should get you to a rare if you have an inch-thick steak. Turn off the grill and leave your steak in there, with the lid down if you like it a bit more done.

6. 6

   Serve with roasted vegetables, and as always with steak, a liberal application of salt and pepper. In the picture I also added a garlic pea puree, but that's optional. The steak itself is plenty enough flavour.

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