This past weekend, I grilled up some New York Strip Steaks. I could eat this every weekend if I had my choice, but these days beef is expensive. Plus, this is time consuming when compared to just throwing them on the gas grill. I just love the taste the charcoal lends to the steak. This is one of those meals I love making for friends and will have to do it again SOON!
Add more charcoal. 
Wait until the coals are ALL grey 
In the mean time…season your steaks. Garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt. 
Start by cooking the one you want most done. This one will be medium rare. 
Turn 90 degrees for the crisscross effect and to cook evenly 
This is a temp check. Yes, the grill is almost 900 degrees Fahrenheit. 
This steak will be Medium Rare and is waiting in the wings. 
working on the “bark or crust” 
MMM sizzle 
Second steak almost done 
Finish cooking steaks in gas grill on low heat until they reach the perfect temprature 
Looking good 
Both perfect internal temperature 
Two rare steaks for my mother in-law. No seasoning for her. She dislikes it. 
I use this instant read thermometer to check the steak’s internal temperature.
Enjoy your barbeques and enjoy your friends!
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