The history of a dirty steak is kinda vague. But I do know President Eisenhower liked his steaks cooked like this.

For those who have a weak heart go no further











I give you Rick's dirty steak

We start off by picking a spot in the driveway for a pile of lump charcoal



Light it up right on the ground



Yes it's in the driveway



Waiting for the coals to get nice and hot



Last chance to turn back folks............................

When the coals are hot enough you put the steaks right on the coals :eek:

Here it is all plated up. Sorry for the darkness of the picture, my battery was too weak to trigger the flash. The steak wasn't that black at all


I made glazed carrots and stuffed potatoes on the side as well as garlic bread.

I shocked everyone with this meal tonight, and to their surprise they loved it


So there it is a dirty steak

I haven't done that in years - many years! And they are fabulous that way!

Never had it done that way but you could plate one up for me. Sounds like an excellent way to get your fire hot enough to sear the outside without overcooking the center. I do like mine medium rare.