Pre heat the broiler AND the pan. Always use the high broiler setting. Also, the top of steak should be no more than about 4 – 5 inches from the broiler itself. Place the pan under the broiler for about 5 -7 minutes, let it get nice and hot.
A. If you’re unsure of the distance from the broiler, check this first before pre-heating and adjust oven shelf accordingly. It’s just much easier to do this step before the pan is hot!