- 1 head of wild spring garlic (or 1 large garlic clove), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons assorted wild or cultivated herbs (such as chives and/or parsley), finely chopped
- 2 (1 1/2-pound) 1 1/2″-thick boneless rib-eye or strip steaks
- Vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Mix garlic, butter, and herbs in a small bowl. Transfer to a resealable container (small jars work well). Seal and store until ready to use.
- Find 2 of the flattest rocks you can; they should be large enough to fit steaks and at least as thick (about 2″ thick is perfect). Place rocks in the center of a fire pit and build a campfire on and around them. Let fire burn until hot coals have covered the rocks (you can help this along by pushing coals on and around them), about 30 minutes.
- Using tongs or heatproof gloves, move rocks away from flames and place them on top of a bed of hot coals. Sprinkle a few drops of water on the rocks—the rocks are ready when the water sizzles and skips across their surface.
- Brush steaks with oil and season generously with salt and pepper (really make it rain). Brush any coals or ash from surface of rocks and place 1 steak on top of each. Cook steak until it easily releases from rocks, 6–12 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on how hot the rocks are. Check for doneness by touch, using an instant-read thermometer (125°F for medium rare), or by cutting into steak to see the internal color.
- Transfer steak to a plate or cutting board and place a nob of Wild Herb Butter on top. Let rest for 5 minutes. Cut steak into thick slices and divide among plates, dotting slices with more butter.
- Butter can be made and chilled for up to 5 days, or stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.