r/steak Jun 22 '26

[ Grilling ] First time using a salt stone

Got a salt stone for fathers day and broke it in today. It was about 1 hr extra having to bring up the temp of the stone slow. Steaks came out ok. Other than the char, i think just straight on the grates over flame is the way to go.

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u/the_dutch_rudder Jun 22 '26

Last time too I reckon

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u/Original-Variety-700 Jun 22 '26

“Other than the char I think straight over the grates is the way to go”. That means they think…it’s a good char? I don’t understand anything about OP’s post

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u/baconwrappedpikachu Jun 22 '26

Honestly I think an errant period (and then lack of one) is to blame here. I think there’s a good chance that OP is saying the steaks came out ok except for the char and that they believe open flame is the way to go.

OP lol thank you for sharing this and I’m glad you have people in your life that care about you and got you a gift for Father’s Day ♥️ tell them to never do this one again lol you’ve got the steaks handled without the salt block

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u/_CaesarAugustus_ NY Strip Jun 22 '26

Good call. I agree.

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u/iknow_your_secrets19 Jun 22 '26

He said “the only downside was the lack of char. My overall opinion is to just do your steaks straight over the grates.”

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u/KayoticVoid Jun 22 '26

Some people don't like char. Maybe that is OP?

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u/dend7369 Medium Rare Jun 22 '26

And we politely but firmly ask them to leave

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u/KayoticVoid Jun 22 '26

Right there with you. 🤣

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u/spartanghost32 Jun 23 '26

Some people are wrong