On Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:57:57 -0400, Dave Smith wrote:

> Bobo Bonobo® wrote:
>
>>>> That was exactly what I suggested. Pan frying does not get as good
>>>> results, but it may be worth it not to stand out in 40F with drizzle.
>>> You suggested a frying pan. I suggested a grill pan..... a cast iron pan
>>> with ridges.
>>
>> Either can be fine. The grill pan makes it look prettier. Still, I'd
>> rather grill over wood or lump, or even briquets than cook a steak on
>> the stovetop.
>
> So true. Grilling over a charcoal is the best. Even gas grills are good.
> Frying them is one of my least favoured modes of cooking a steak,
> except that a pepper steak can be pretty good.

but some of us unfortunates have access to neither gas nor charcoal grills.

your pal,
blake