[header] How to sear steaks on the grill [title] Place your steaks on a countertop or on a cool stovetop to allow them to come to room temperature. [step] Keep them covered or inside their packaging until you are ready to cook them. When the steak is at room temperature, it can quickly get to high-heat on the grill. 
Leave it cold and the centers will take too long to cook. [title] Coat both sides of the steak with with a liberal amount of salt and pepper.