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.
Grill. Place the steaks on the hot grill using tongs. Close the lid and turn the heat down to medium high. Allow the steaks to cook on one side for 2 to 7 minutes depending on the thickness of the steak and how you like it cooked; the thicker the steak, the longer the cooking time.Flip the steaks once and allow them to cook for 2 to 7 minutes.dd 2 tbsp. or 3 tbsp. of oil to the pan. Ron Bennett/Demand Media. Pan Sear. Place the steaks in the pan with tongs, and allow them to cook for 2 to 7 minutes depending on the level of doneness you desire.