Pat'S Blackened Flank Steak
["1 or 2 flank steaks (1 to 1 1/4 lb. each)", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 Tbsp. white pepper", "1 1/2 Tbsp. whole black peppercorns", "1 1/2 Tbsp. fennel seed", "2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper", "2 1/2 tsp. dry mustard", "2 Tbsp. garlic powder"]
["Grind all ingredients, except steak in food processor or blender.", "Coat both sides of flank steak with dry mixture.", "(If cooking only one steak, use half the mixture and save the rest for future use.)", "Coat a seasoned cast-iron skillet with olive oil; heat until smoking.", "(You may want to do this outside", "on a propane grill, as the smoke could set off a smoke alarm.)", "Sear steak on both sides; meat will be black."]
["flank", "salt", "white pepper", "whole black peppercorns", "fennel seed", "cayenne pepper", "dry mustard", "garlic powder"]