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.
Depending on the thickness of the steak, it will reach its desired degree of doneness in 10 to 25 minutes. For rare meat, steaks that are one inch thick will need a total of 10 minutes on the grill, including searing.Steaks that are between one and one-and-a-half inches thick will be rare in about 12 minutes.For medium-rare meat, increase the cooking times by five minutes. For medium-well done meat, increase the cooking time by 10 minutes (for example, a one-inch-thick steak, needs about 20 minutes to reach medium-well done).teaks that are between one and one-and-a-half inches thick will be rare in about 12 minutes. For medium-rare meat, increase the cooking times by five minutes. For medium-well done meat, increase the cooking time by 10 minutes (for example, a one-inch-thick steak, needs about 20 minutes to reach medium-well done).