Spike Steak
["2-inch sirloin steak (about 3 lb.)", "4 c. coarse salt", "1 Tbsp. black peppercorns", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "3/4 c. water"]
["Trim excess fat from steak.", "Crack peppercorns coarsely and mince garlic.", "Press peppercorns and garlic into both sides of steak; let stand at room temperature 1 hour.", "Make a thick paste of salt and water.", "Cover top side of steak with half the mixture. If cooking over coals, cover salt side with a wet cloth or paper towel and place salt side down on grill.", "(Cloth or paper towel holds salt in place; will char as steak cooks but will not affect taste.)", "Cover the top with remaining salt mix and another piece of towel.", "If broiling, put salt side up, 3 inches from heat.", "Put salt on other side of steak when turned.", "Cook 15 minutes on each side for rare, 25 minutes for medium rare.", "Remove salt before eating.", "Makes 4 to 6 servings."]
["sirloin steak", "coarse salt", "black peppercorns", "garlic", "water"]