Repeat of a link from the Grilling thread
7 myths about cooking steak
Myth #1: "You should let a thick steak rest at room temperature before you cook it."
Myth #2: "Sear your meat over high heat to lock in juices."
Myth #3: "Bone-in steak has more flavor than boneless."
Myth #4: "Only flip your steak once!"
Myth #5: "Don't season your steak until after it's cooked!"
Myth #6a: "Don't use a fork to turn your steak."
Myth #6b: "If you cut it open to check doneness, it will lose all its juices."
Myth #7: "Use the "poke test" to check if your steak is done."