Steak Rub
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 hrs
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 6 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
494 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Steak Rub
Description
The recipe involves combining various dry spices including smoked paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to create a seasoning mix that complements the naturally rich flavor of choice grade New York steaks. The sugar adds a subtle sweetness while the smoked paprika and cumin lend smoky and earthy notes. Granulated garlic contributes mild pungency and the cayenne brings a gentle heat. Black pepper rounds out the blend with warmth and bite.
Steaks are patted dry and lightly coated with oil before applying the rub, which ensures the spices adhere well and helps create a seared crust on grilling. Refrigerating the coated steaks for 4 to 6 hours allows the flavors to penetrate the meat. Bringing them to room temperature before grilling promotes even cooking. The final seasoning with kosher salt right before grilling intensifies flavor and aids crust formation during the 6 to 7 minute per side cook time on medium-high heat.
This technique is focused on enhancing the natural beef flavor with carefully balanced seasoning and controlled grilling to achieve flavorful, well-seasoned steaks.
Ingredients
- 4 New York steak choice grade
- canola oil (or vegetable oil) to taste
- kosher salt to taste
Rub Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic (dried garlic flakes or garlic powder work great too)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- About 4 to 6 hours before grilling, pat steak dry and brush lightly with a little cooking oil.
- Mix together the rubbed ingredients in a medium bowl. Rub the spices all over the 4 steaks and wrap each individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
- Half an hour before grilling, remove steaks from the kitchen counter. You want the steaks to warm to room temperature before you grill them.
- Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle both sides lightly with kosher salt. Grill over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 897IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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