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.
Cook them the same way you would a steak of the same thickness. If you have never cooked a steak that thick then it would be about 3 min. each side on a grill, 2 1/2 a side in a pan, or about 25 min. in a 350 degree oven.These times will bring it about medium, cook longer if you want more done, just be sure to let it rest before cutting into it so it will remain juicy.f you have never cooked a steak that thick then it would be about 3 min. each side on a grill, 2 1/2 a side in a pan, or about 25 min. in a 350 degree oven. These times will bring it about medium, cook longer if you want more done, just be sure to let it rest before cutting into it so it will remain juicy.