Well one of the newest tools in Hoss's tool box is a Lodge Cast Iron Plate. Stephen Gustard picked two plates up for me on a recent trip to Georgia. The plates were $9.50 per plate. The idea was that grilling and smoking steaks is great, yet sometimes we crave that pan seared flavor. So start a small batch of lump charcoal, and let them get really hot.
Now carefully using a pair of tongs place the plate directly on the coals. Let the plate stay on the coals for a good ten minutes before you place a steak on the plate.
Now the steak in the picture has been crusted with cracked black pepper. We seared the steak for 3 - 5 minutes per side. The steaks come out with a great sear on them. 
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