How do I season my steak Alton Brown?

Table of Contents:

1. How do I season my steak Alton Brown?
2. What is best oil to season cast iron?
3. Does cast iron fire pit rust?
4. Should I put sand in my metal fire pit?
5. Should you put sand in the bottom of a metal fire pit?

How do I season my steak Alton Brown?

Coat the steak lightly with oil and sprinkle both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper. Immediately place the steak in the middle of the hot, dry skillet. Cook 30 seconds without moving.

What is best oil to season cast iron?

grapeseed oil

Does cast iron fire pit rust?

Yes, a cast iron fire pit will rust. In fact, cast iron tends to rust much quicker than most metals used to construct fire pits these days. Keeping a cast-iron fire pit covered is a must and even that might not do the trick completely. Make sure the fire pit is dry before covering.

Should I put sand in my metal fire pit?

A layer of sand is meant to protect the metal at the bottom of the bowl from the extreme heat of the fire. The sand absorbs the heat and distributes the heat throughout the entire base of the pit evenly. Without the sand, the heat can become concentrated in one specific area.

Should you put sand in the bottom of a metal fire pit?

Some metal fire pits recommend you to use an inch or 2 thick layer of sand at the bottom of the pit. Sand is also great for protecting the actual metal bowl from the intense heat the fire can put out. At the end of the day, there is no harm in putting sand in the base of a metal pit.