Pan-Broiled Steak

Directions

1. Wipe the meat carefully with a wet cloth.
2. Remove superfluous fat and any gristle.
3. Cut the edges to prevent them from curling up.
4. When the broiling oven is very hot, place the meat, without any fat, upon a hot flat pan, directly under the blaze.
5. Brown both sides very quickly.
6. Turn often.
7. Reduce heat and continue cooking about seven minutes, or longer if desired.
8. Place on a warm platter ; season with salt, pepper and bits of butter.
9. Set in the oven a moment to melt the butter.
10. If salt is added while cooking, the juices will be drawn out.
11. A gravy may be made by adding hot water, butter, salt, pepper and parsley to the pan.
12. Pour the gravy over the steak.