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Cowboy Steaks

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on May 24, 2013

Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Cowboy Steaks

Ingredients

¼ cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 (8-ounce) boneless strip steaks, 1 to 1 ½ inches thick

Before You Begin

Use hickory wood chips for this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Using sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, wrap soaked chips into foil packet and cut several vent holes in top. Combine paprika, sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in bowl.
  2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and rub with spice mixture. Place wood chip packet on coals (or over primary burner) and cover until chips begin to smoke. Grill steaks over hot fire until well browned and meat registers 120 to 125 degrees (for medium-rare), about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.
Cowboy Steaks

Cowboy Steaks

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Time

30 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

¼ cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (8-ounce) boneless strip steaks, 1 to 1 ½ inches thick

Ingredients

¼ cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (8-ounce) boneless strip steaks, 1 to 1 ½ inches thick

Ingredients

¼ cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 minutes and drained
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (8-ounce) boneless strip steaks, 1 to 1 ½ inches thick

Why This Recipe Works

How do you get a barbecue fix fast? We captured similar slow-smoked flavor by tossing 10-minute strip steaks on the grill with hickory chips.

Before You Begin

Use hickory wood chips for this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Using sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, wrap soaked chips into foil packet and cut several vent holes in top. Combine paprika, sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in bowl.
  2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and rub with spice mixture. Place wood chip packet on coals (or over primary burner) and cover until chips begin to smoke. Grill steaks over hot fire until well browned and meat registers 120 to 125 degrees (for medium-rare), about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.

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