Steak cooking advice

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Hi guys, i've got a lovely big fat piece of Rib Eye from the butchers. I usually use a griddle pan to cook it. I do all the usual things like getting the pan really hot and getting the steak to room temp first but I'm unsure on what to put on the steak beforehand? I often use salt and black pepper and rub a bit of oil into the steak too, however i'm thinking I can perhaps dispense with the oil? Any tips on how to 'prep' a steak?
 
I prefer a flat heavy-based pan to a griddle pan. Reason being you get charring all over the outside rather than only in lines. Imo this improves the flavour.
I used to do this but just seemed to end up with loads of smoke and too much 'charring' for my tastes. I'll perhaps give it another go at some point though.

The only other thing I'd say is to absolutely cover it in salt a couple of hours before cooking, a la: http://steamykitchen.com/163-how-to-turn-cheap-choice-steaks-into-gucci-prime-steaks.html. I like this method as it improves the crust and the flavour in general. However you may not want to risk experimenting too much on your nice ribeye. Maybe try it for the first time on a cheaper cut.
That looks an interesting method, might have to try that tonight, thanks!

I personally wouldn't do the salting as it would draw the moisture from the steak, and that is exactly the opposite thing you want to do. I know for a fact they do not do this in either Goodmans or Hawksmoor in London; and I would trust their judgement tbh ;)
Ohhh but controversy! Perhaps it should be a job for another time with a piece of rump or something...
 
I just wouldn't do it. It seems counter intuitive. Have a look at my rib of beef in the picture sticky. It was done the way I suggest you do yours. How thick is your Rib Eye? How many 'fingers' thick?

Probably slightly over an inch by the looks of it. Your rib of beef looks epic.
 
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