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Ingredients
- 700-750g dry-aged T-bone steak
- vegetable or rapeseed oil
DRY RUB
- 1 tbsp aleppo chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp espresso coffee grounds
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 2 tsp sea salt flakes
- coriander, finely chopped to make 2 tbsp
- 50g salted butter, softened
- 1 lemon, zested
Directions
- Pat the steak dry with kitchen paper, and rub 1 tbsp oil into the steak. Mix the dry rub ingredients together with a good grinding of black pepper and rub into the steak.
- Leave to marinate for 2 hours, removing from the fridge after 11/2 hours to come up to room temperature.
- Mash the butter ingredients together with some seasoning, then wrap into a sausage shape in clingfilm and chill.
- Heat the braai . Heat grill
- Tap the steak to remove the excess rub, drizzle with a little more oil, and sear the fat side of the steak for a few minutes to render, holding it on its end with tongs.
- Then sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until charred and it has a good crust.. Cut the chilled butter into discs and serve on top of the rested steak.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 c.low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 c.extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c.lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 c.bourbon
- 2 tbsp.whole-grain mustard
- 2 tsp.cajun seasoning
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp.fresh thyme leaves
- 2 lb.tri-tip steak (or a very thick cut of sirloin)
- 2 tbsp.butter, cut into tabs
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Directions
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- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, bourbon, mustard, Spicey Cajun seasoning, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour out about ⅓ of mixture to use for glaze later. Toss steak in mixture and let marinate for 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours. (If marinating for more than 20 minutes, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
- Heat grill or grill pan to high. Remove steak from marinade and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until charred on bottom, about 10 minutes.
- Flip steak, then lower grill to medium-high and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes. (A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat should register around 130°.)
- Remove from braai and let rest on cutting board before slicing against the grain.
- Meanwhile, make glaze: Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until mixture has thickened slightly.
- Whisk in butter until melted. Remove from heat
- Brush glaze over steak and garnish with parsley, if using.
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Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1 c. roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems (from 1/2 bunch)
- 3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- 1 whole chipotle pepper in adobo, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 sour orange, zested and juiced (see note in introduction)
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. canola oil, plus more for grilling
- 2 tsp. honey
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for grilling
- 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 1kg skirt steak, trimmed and cut against the grain into 6” lengths
- Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, or any favorite salsa
Marinate the meat:
- Combine marinade ingredients (through the black pepper) in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Place trimmed, portioned steak into a plastic bag and pour marinade on top.
- Press the air out of the bag and massage the marinade into the steak.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
Cook the steak:
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- Heat a braai to high heat.
- While the braai is heating, use a paper towel to pat excess marinade from the skirt steak, and season both sides with a heavy pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Place the skirt steak on the grill and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the steak and continue grilling for another minute.
- Flip the steak and repeat on the other side. (The internal temperature should be at least 65c.)
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.