[zacster]

If you could forego the bone, I would pan sear it without putting it in the oven, and then make a reduction sauce with what is left.  Take the steaks off, saute some shallots on the pan, add wine and broth, tarragon, a little flour.  Let it reduce until thickened.  Pour over steaks. 

[yooper]

Holy crap!    Thanks for the most excellent responses.  I showed my wife (Kristi) this thread as she is a carnivore too, and she is pretty excited to try some of the suggestions.

With all the charcoal grill pushes, I think I will have to go with that idea as well.  What a great way to drink a beer!  I don't know much about grilling but I think it's time I learn.

Nick(gem10s) seems to have a great recommendations regarding the Weber Performer with the propane ignition thingy.  I googled the Webber and it does get rave reviews.  Nick, if your following the thread... is this the one http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=214945-505-841001&lpage=none

Thanks again boys!


Mark

[nicksgem10s]

Hi Mark,

That is the one.  When I bought mine about 6 years ago they offered it with a fully stainless cart and it was about $450 or $475.  Other than the cart material it looks like the same grill.  I highly recommend Weber.  I know there are plenty of other good brands also.  One really nice thing about Weber is that replacement parts and accessories are readily available at the big box stores.  I haven't needed many in 6 years of heavy use.

Believe it or not the barbecued chicken that was on the menu was removed from the menu.

I had just gotten back inside the house from taking my dogs out in the yard when my wife commented on the wind.  I told her when I was coming back inside the sky looked black out to the west.  About one minute later my wife screamed and I watched a large portion of a huge maple tree come crashing down on my gutter, patio, grill, etc.  I saw the thing come crashing down and couldn't believe my eyes    I would have been pinned under the tree if I had been out there lighting the grill or cooking.  It came out of nowhere and I am feeling incredibly lucky.  It just missed hitting the largest room of the house where my audio system and I am usually located.  After watching some of the damage that happened on the news I feel even more fortunate.

We took our dogs and cat and hid in the basement and listened to the radio for weather reports.  Scary stuff.

I am going to have to invest in a solid chainsaw to start the cleanup later this week.

Glad to have power and to be typing this tonight.

I say having one gas & one charcoal would be the best of both worlds. 

You could get one and see how much you use it and how much you enjoy it.  You can always upgrade later 
Sounds just like audio.  Kind of like solid state vs tubes or cd vs vinyl.   

-Nick

[yooper]

Thanks Nick. 

Man, that was a close call.  I'm glad to hear nobody was hurt, but very sorry to hear of the damage that was done. 

I have a (not real big) chainsaw but would be glad to help you clean up the mess.  I'm off for the next three days.  PM me if you need me.

I was watching the same storm from inside the house, looking out the rear slider and the wind really started to blow, trees started to bend and it brought back memories of the beginning of the movie Twister.  Of course for me, it was no where near that scale, but it's scary not knowing what may come.

Mark