Grilled Sirloin and Cast Iron Crash Hot Potatoes

[Dwain Pannell]

I started a lump charcoal fire and added a chunk of Oak for flavor then went indirect until 100* then turned it onto the direct side to a nice 135* med rare.



While the charcoal was starting, I salt boiled the potatoes then when the steak was resting I "crashed" them in a cast iron skillet and placed them over direct heat until the butter and cheese melted.



I did not get the sear I anticipated but it was still very good.

 

[Ed M.]

Terrific looking sirloin and crash hots, Dwain!

 

[Tony R]

Dwain it looks good to me...I bet that oak was great with the sirloin.

 

[Rolf Jacobsen]

Dwain as usual a very nice cook. Why did you choose oak, just wondering? If you're like me, it's what was around.

 

[Bill Schultz]

Looks very good to me Dwain, tell me more about " smash hots "

 

[Morgan C.]

Searing is over rated! I bet it tasted super and that is what counts!!

 

[Dwain Pannell]

Dwain as usual a very nice cook. Why did you choose oak, just wondering? If you're like me, it's what was around.

I had a choice between oak, apple, and peach. Oak it is! LOL

Looks very good to me Dwain, tell me more about " smash hots "

I like to boil them in VERY salty water, put a little olive oil in the cast iron, just crack them open by pushing with a smasher, add butter, pepper, onion powder, gaaaalic powder, and cheese.

 

[Gary S]

Dwain, well done. I loved the look of the Sirloin. I like Oak too for beef. The meal looks great!

 

[Mike Cosgrove]

Mmmmmm, meat and potatoes.

 

[Matt Gard]

I have yet to use smoke wood with my steaks. I will have to give that a try. Good looking food.