Cast Iron Camping Steak Over Hot Coals

Ingredients

• •1½ pounds ribeye steak
• •Kosher salt
• •Black pepper
• •drizzle oil
• •3 garlic cloves
• •3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
• •3 tablespoons butter

Equipment

• • cast-iron skillet

Instructions

1. 1Place a cast-iron skillet directly on the coals or hot rocks and heat until it begins to smoke.
2. 2Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper. Add oil, garlic, and thyme to the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the steak.
3. 3Sear until halfway browned, about 4–6 minutes, then flip.
4. 4Add butter and cook until the steak is 5° less than your desired temperature (or 4–6 minutes for medium-rare). Baste with butter as it finishes.
5. 5Remove steak to a plate and let rest. Slice across the grain to serve, topping with pan juices.