Salt-Fried Rib-Eye Steak

No oil is needed to saute' these beauties. The juices from the meat mix with the salt to form a crusty coating that not only prevents the steaks from sticking to the pan but adds a great caramelized flavor. Gourmet...this same method can be used to cook four 6 ounce hamburgers (1 1/4 inch thick)using 2 teaspoons salt

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 (7/8lb)  rib eye steaks (should be 1-1/4 inches thick (1-3/4 pounds total)
• 4  teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

1. Pat steaks dry.
2. Sprinkle salt evenly in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
3. Heat skillet over moderately high heat until faint wisps of smoke are visible.
4. Add steaks and cook, shaking skillet after 1 or 2 minutes to loosen them from the bottom, for 6 minutes.
5. Turn steaks over and cook for 5 minutes more for medium-rare.
6. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes before slicing.