Steaks*
4 6-ounce filet mignon steaks, each 1½ to 2 inches thick (use prime grade from Costco, if at all possible)
¼ cup garlic oil (recommended brand: Boyajian, available at Sur La Table)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
*This recipe must be made using a digital probe meat thermometer.
Allow the steaks to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Have your digital probe meat thermometer ready.
Take the steaks out of the package and pat them on both sides with paper towels, until they are thoroughly dry.
Heat a large ovenproof grill pan on the stovetop over high heat. (If the steaks will not fit in the pan without crowding, you might have to use 2 pans. Alternatively, you could use a large ovenproof skillet.) When the pan is hot, add the oil. Heat for about 5 seco
