Sweet-Rub Rib-Eye Steaks
Sweet-Rub Rib-Eye Steaks
These rib-eyes are coated in a sweet rub before being being grilled to perfection and served over a grilled square of a polenta.
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 cup chicken stock or water
- 2 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter
- 4 rib-eye steaks, thawed in frozen
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
Directions
- To prepare the polenta, bring the stock and milk to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the cornmeal in a steady, gradual stream, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn down the heat to low and whisk almost continuously for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken considerably. Stir in the paprika, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the butter, and transfer to a greased 9-inch square baking pan, spreading with a spatula to make an even layer. Let chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, until firm.
- Turn out the chilled polenta and cut into squares or right-angled triangles. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining teaspoon of butter (or substitute 1 teaspoon olive oil), brush on the polenta, and grill over direct medium-high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
- To prepare the rub, combine the sugar, pepper, paprika, cumin, and salt on a platter and coat the steaks with the mixture. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, then bring to room temperature.
- Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill the steaks over direct heat to desired doneness, about 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve with the polenta.