Grilled Sugar Steak Recipe 395

Steps:

• 1. Mix sugar and salt together in bowl. Pat steaks dry with paper towels, and place in 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Season each steak with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar mixture on each side. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. 2A. FOR A CHARCOAL GRILL: Open bottom vent completely. Light large chimney starter mounded with charcoal briquettes (7 quarts). When top coals are partially covered with ash, pour evenly over half of grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover, and open lid vent completely. Heat grill until hot, about 5 minutes. 2B. FOR A GAS GRILL: Turn all burners to high, cover, and heat grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Turn all burners to medium-high. 3. Clean and oil cooking grate. Transfer steaks to plate. (Steaks will be wet; do not pat dry.) Sprinkle steaks with 1 teaspoon sugar mixture on each side, then season with pepper. 4. Place steaks on hotter side of grill (if using charcoal) and cook (covered if using gas) until evenly charred on first side, 3 to 5 minutes, rotating and switching positions for even cooking. Flip steaks and continue to cook until meat registers 120 to 125 degrees (for medium-rare), 3 to 5 minutes, rotating and switching positions for even cooking. 5. Transfer steaks to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve. KEYS TO: The Best Sugar Steaks To get the right mix of sweet and savory, follow these steps. 1. Start with thick strip steaks. 2. Sprinkle with sugar and salt mixture, let them rest, and sprinkle again. 3. Watch them carefully and keep the steaks moving on the grill to prevent burning.

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to high.
• Mix sugar and steak seasoning. Pat steaks dry. Coat completely on both sides with sugar and spice blend. Wash up. Spray grill or grill pan and cook steaks 10 to 16 minutes, medium rare to medium well doneness. Let stand 5 minutes for juices to redistribute and serve.

Steps:

• About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let sit, covered, at room temperature.
• Heat your grill to high. Brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).
• Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.