Use the biggest grains of salt you can, such as course or kosher salt. Bigger grains dissolve slower, leading to a better crust on your steak. [1] X Research source

Propane (Sear Burner): Gas grills don’t give much flavor to the meat, but they are easy to adjust and toy with to get the perfect heat. They also get hot much, much faster than other grills. Charcoal: The classic choice, charcoal briquettes light up and get hot faster than woodchips. They give the classic rich, smoky flavor to the steaks. Wood-fire: Hickory or oak chips often give the best flavor to the meat. The trade-off? They are harder to light and keep ablaze. You can also use a mixture of charcoal and wood instead of just wood-chips.

Raw: Touch the fleshy part of your palm right underneath the thumb. It should have a lot of give. Well done: Touch your thumb and pinky together on the same hand. Then touch the fleshy part under your thumb with the opposite hand. It will be firm. Medium: Touch your thumb and ring finger together, then check the palm. It will be a little less firm. Medium Rare: Touch the thumb and middle fingers, then check the palm. Rare: Touch the thumb and pointer, then check the palm. [3] X Research source

1/2 inch thick: 425-450°F. You shouldn’t be able to hold your hand over the grill for more than 3 seconds. 3/4-1 inch thick: 360-400°F You shouldn’t be able to hold your hand over the grill for more than 4-5 seconds. 1-1 1/2 inch thick: 325-360°F You shouldn’t be able to hold your hand over the grill for more than 5-6 seconds. [5] X Research source

Raw: Touch the fleshy part of your palm right underneath the thumb. It should have a lot of give. Well done: Using the same hand, touch your thumb and pinky together. For comparison, touch the fleshy part under your thumb with the opposite hand, holding your thumb and pinky together. It will be firm. Medium: Touch your thumb and ring finger, then check underneath your thumb. It will be a little less firm than the well-done version. Medium Rare: Touch the thumb and middle together, then check your palm. Rare: Touch the thumb and pointer fingers, then check your palm. [7] X Research source