Blackened Flank Steak

• 1 or 2 flank steaks (1 to 1 1/2 lb. each)
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorn
• 1 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
• 2 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder

1. Grind all ingredients except steak in food processor or blender.
2. Coat both sides of flank steak with dry mixture.
3. (If cooking only 1 steak, use half the mixture and save the rest for future use.)
4. Coat a seasoned cast-iron skillet with olive oil; heat until smoking (you may want to do on an outside grill, due to smoke alarm).
5. Sear steak on both sides; meat will be black.
6. For rare, cook 5 minutes on each side.
7. For medium, cook 7 minutes on each side.
8. Slice diagonally in thin strips.

flank, salt, white pepper, whole black peppercorn, fennel seed, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=856693 (may not work)