Rib Eye Steaks With Fragrant Chile Rub and Salsa Butter
- 4 boneless rib-eye steaks (8 to 10 oz. each, 1-in. thick) or 4 New York strip steaks (8 to 10 oz. each, 1-in. thick)
- oil, for coating the grill grate
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground dried ancho chile powder
- 1 -3 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder
- 12 teaspoon ground cumin
- 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 12 cups purchased salsa
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels, then scatter the chile rub over the steaks, patting it in with your fingers to adhere.
- Let the meat rest at room temperature as you heat the grill.
- Oil a grill rack and arrange 4 to 5 inches from heat.
- Prepare grill for a hot fire or high temperature on a gas grill.
- Grill steaks until darkly crusted, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to medium low (on a gas grill) or move steaks to low-heat area (for a charcoal grill), cover and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare to medium (135 degrees to 140 degrees).
- Transfer to a platter, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Serve topped with generous dollops of Salsa Butter.
- To prepare the Fragrant Chile Rub: Combine all ingredients to blend.
- For the Salsa Butter: Bring the salsa to a boil in a small saucepan or skillet and cook until most of the liquid is gone.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until the sauce is smooth.
- Serve warm.
oil, kosher salt, paprika, brown sugar, ground dried ancho chile powder, ground dried chipotle powder, ground cumin, ground black pepper, purchased salsa, unsalted butter
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rib-eye-steaks-with-fragrant-chile-rub-and-salsa-butter-482765 (may not work)