Thick-cut steaks are grilled over an open fire using traditional cooking techniques and simple ingredients. The steady heat creates a beautifully browned crust while keeping the meat tender inside.

I sealed these steaks inside a thick salt crust and cooked them the American style way over real fire. It looks extreme, but ...

The ideal steak should have a rosy, juicy center surrounded by a crisp, savory exterior — but which cooking method gives you both? To find out, we put five popular cooking methods to the test in the ...