Mg, I knew when looking at the pic someone would ask, and I thought it might be you,lol.
I could have suggested something else like handcuffs,lol.
Handcuffs and whipped cream?
Wait, is this the peanut butter thread?
Please tell me it's not Show Us Your Pet...
The way I prep steak is simply to salt it at least half an hour before and then brush some of the salt off before cooking on a high heat.
I've heard a thing where some folks say pepper burns over high heat, giving the steak a bitter taste.
I've not found that to be true.
Neither have I. I sear at 650F. Never had a bitter taste.