A chef's press is critical to getting an even crust across the entire steak, definitely buy one if you don't have one already. And go stainless steel, cast iron gets rusty too easily
If your cast iron is rusting, you have failed at creating a good seasoning.
Cast iron chef's press
I use the bottom of a smaller cast iron skillet sometimes as a bacon press π₯Ή
Chefs press perfect for that too!! No more curlies
But what if you do all your steaks on the grill? With fire! π₯ π₯©π₯ I kid, I kid. Chefβs press is key for uniform sear indoors. π€