Great tip, Gary. I've got a pack of 4 (Costco) NY Strip Steaks in the freezer (I seal them, then freeze them) and I'm going to try your 'salting' tip of ONE of them ("trust but verify" smile ). If it works, I'm ready to proclaim you 'genius chef'. Love the taste of NY strip but you're right, it's not the most tender.

chas
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