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Two cuts of steak rubbed with a dry rub on a cutting board
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5 from 12 votes

Spice Rubbed Steak

Fire up the grill for Spice Rubbed Steak with a smoky, sweet, and savory dry rub. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and easy prep.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time6 minutes
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Total Time4 hours 6 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: New York Steak, Steak, Steak Rub
Servings: 4
Calories: 494kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

  • 4 Choice New York Steaks
  • canola oil (or vegetable oil) to taste
  • kosher salt to taste

Rub Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic (dried garlic flakes or garlic powder work great too)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Instructions

  • About 4 to 6 hours before grilling, pat steak dry and brush lightly with a little cooking oil.
    Brushing oil on steak.
  • Mix together the rubbed ingredients in a medium bowl. Rub the spices all over the 4 steaks and wrap each individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
    Seasoned steaks on a parchment lined cutting board.
  • Half an hour before grilling, remove steaks from the kitchen counter. You want the steaks to warm to room temperature before you grill them.
    Seasoned steaks wrapped with plastic wrap.
  • 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.
    Grilling steaks on a grill.

Notes

  • For best flavor, let the rub sit on the steaks for 4 to 6 hours before grilling.
  • Pat the steaks dry before adding oil and rub so the seasoning sticks well.
  • The rub does not include salt. Sprinkle the steaks lightly with kosher salt right before grilling.
  • Use a meat thermometer for the best results.
  • Let the steak rest before cutting so the juices stay in the meat.
  • Leave out the cayenne for a milder steak rub, or add more if you like extra heat.
  • This rub also works well on ribeye, sirloin, filet mignon, T-bone, tri-tip, chicken, pork, fish, and grilled vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 5mg