Prior to the invention of the cannon, projectile weapons existed using compressed air and steam. The invention of the cannon, driven by gunpowder, was first developed in China. Like firearms, cannon are a descendant of the fire-lance, a gunpowder-filled tube used as a flamethrower.
Fire up a pan on medium heat, and warm up a teaspoon of oil for a minute, and then lay your steak in the pan. (Make sure you turn on your stovetop fan and keep your pan covered because this tends to be a smoky job.) A 1-inch thick steak should cook for about 4 minutes on each side, depending on how you like it cooked.
Cook the steak for 2 to 3 minutes depending on how well-done you like it and then rotate the steak 45 degrees and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to give the steak diamond-patterned sear marks.Flip the steak and repeat the process on the other side.ook the steak for 2 to 3 minutes depending on how well-done you like it and then rotate the steak 45 degrees and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to give the steak diamond-patterned sear marks. Flip the steak and repeat the process on the other side.