Cooking for 4 people
Ingredients
- 4
thick-cut filets
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coarse salt to taste
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freshly ground pepper to taste
1Food Prep
First, remove your filets from the refrigerator and let them reach room temperature — this should take around 30 minutes. Finally, liberally apply coarse salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides of your filets.
2Grill Prep
Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets.
Method: Two-Zone Method
Temp: 550 – 650°F (High Heat)
3The Cook
Fully open all vents on your grill.
When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Place your filets directly above the coals and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side. To ensure perfect grill marks, resist the urge to move the steak while cooking. Close the lid to prevent flare-ups.
Once your filets are seared, move them to the cooler side of the grate and close the lid.
Using a digital instant-read meat thermometer, check the internal temperature of your steaks while they’re still on the grill. When your filets are 5º below your ideal internal temperature, pull them from the grill, and cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
Allow them to rest for 5 minutes to allow the temperature to continue rising to your ideal internal temperature. Serve as is or top your filet mignon with your favorite garlic and herb butter.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
