Sycamore is subject to attacks of anthracnose in wet, cool springs. The disease causes moderate to severe leaf drop and many trees are removed with this disease each year in our major cities. Many trees also defoliate early in the fall due to lace bug infestation.
About 1/2 hour before cooking the steak, bring it to room temperature. Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush the steak all over with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.Raise the heat to high, add the steak and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 7 minutes for the first side, and 4 minutes on the second side, for medium-rare.bout 1/2 hour before cooking the steak, bring it to room temperature. Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush the steak all over with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Recipe from another site: To sear-roast T-bone steaks, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C with an ovenproof heavy skillet inside. Remove the pan with oven mitts and put it on top of the stove over high heat. Put the steaks in the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side.Take the skillet off the stove and place it in the oven. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until they are done the way you like them. Your T-bone steaks should have a nice crust on the outside.eat a large skillet over high heat. Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot skillet and when it begins to smoke add steak. Reduce heat slightly and cook steak until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer skillet to the oven.