Originally Posted By: Rear Admiral
"Turning that burner up to high" is the key to an outstanding steakhouse sirloin steak or filet mignon. Again, that heavy cast iron skillet is going to be your friend.

Don't have a lot of money? Lodge Logic is Made in USA cast iron cookware starting around $10. Le Creuset is for suckers.


Oh, exceptions are made, it's just that everyone I know that claim that they "can't cook" always make the fundamental mistake of thinking that higher-heat=quicker food. Which it does, but it also tends to burn and ruin it.