The 45-degree rotation trick works every time.

Yes — if you want those crosshatch grill marks, that’s the move.

Preheat your grill to screaming hot (500°F+). Clean the grates thoroughly. Oil the steak, not the grates — that prevents sticking and gives you clean lines.

Place the steak at a 45° angle to the grates. Don’t touch it for 3-4 minutes. Then rotate the steak 90° (so it’s now at the other diagonal).