This New York Steak Rub gives just the right amount of sweet and spicy flavor to a New York Steak. Add the rub, wait 4 hours, then grill to perfection!
This is the second time we have made this New York steak rub, and both times turned out amazing! We had company over the first time and our friends said these were the best steaks they had ever had. Now let me specify, if you are going to make this recipe please PLEASE spend the extra money to get a good cut of meat. These steaks were actually on sale at our grocery store last week, we got Choice grade New York steaks. Trust me, it really does make a difference!
My second piece of advice, do not overcook your steak! Leave some pink in the center. One of the better investments we have made (which was actually really cheap) was buying a meat thermometer. Cutting into your steak to see if it is done lets out the juices and will kill the flavor, don’t do it! The best method is to cook each side, turning only once or twice. Then allow the steaks to cool for 5 minutes once they are off the grill before you ever cut into it. This keeps the juices in and keeps your steak tasting AMAZING!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 Choice New York Steaks
- kosher salt to taste
Rub Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1 tsp. granulated garlic
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- About 4 to 6 hours before grilling, mix together the rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Rub the spices all over the 4 steaks and and wrap each individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
- Half an hour before grilling, remove steaks to 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.
Debbie says
August 14, 2013 at 12:14 pmI think this rub sounds amazing. I like the addition of the ground mustard. But is there supposed to be any salt in it?
Emily says
August 14, 2013 at 2:47 pmYes! Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I forgot because you don’t actually put salt in the rub, but right before you grill. I will fix it on the recipe. Thanks again!
Cindy says
August 14, 2013 at 8:53 pmEmily,
Is there salt in this recipe? It sounds so delish!!
And if so how much salt?? Thanks 🙂
Emily says
August 15, 2013 at 7:45 amYes, I just fixed it on the recipe. You lightly sprinkle the steaks with kosher salt before grilling, but there is no salt in the rub.