Cast iron jumbo scallops

The Ingredients:

• Jumbo scallops
• Salt
• Pepper
• Butter
• Bacon grease

The Method:

• Heat cast iron to medium high heat
• Wash and pat dry scallops
• Add a little bacon grease
• Season scallops with salt and pepper
• Sear scallops, cook 4-5ish minutes per side
• Add butter and flip, cook until opaqueness is gone from middle (3-4 minutes)
• Consume

Very simple, very fast, very yum, the butter adds a nice charring effect. These were on the high side of my budget so I made sure to not overcook them. I feel I cooked them perfectly, they had chew but not overly and were very sweet. I posted a pic on my Instagram for reference.