October 1st, 2007

S.W.A.K (Sweet with a Kick) Rub for T-Bones

From Kenna Jo of Iowa
S.W.A.K (Sweet with a Kick) Rub for T-Bones
Makes enough for 6 – (22 oz.)  T-Bone Steaks

1 C. Brown Sugar
1 C. Cherry Wine
1/3 C. Kosher Salt
2 T. Chili Powder
2 T. Cherry-Flavored Gelatin Dessert Mix
2 T. Red Wine Vinegar
2 T. Worchestershire Sauce
1 T. Honey
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar,
salt, chili powder, gelatin mix and cayenne
pepper; mix well.  Place each steak on
a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum
foil, shiny side down, and generously coat
with rub on both sides.  Lightly wrap foil
around steak and seal.  Refrigerate for
l hour.

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.  In a small
microwave safe bowl, combine wine, vinegar,
worchestershire sauce and honey; microwave
on high for 1 minute.  Open one end of each
packet and pour 1/2 of heated liquid into
each packet.  Tilt foil packets to allow liquid
to distribute evenly. Braise steaks for 1 1/2 hours,
then remove from oven.

Open one end of each packet carefully; drain
braising liquid from each packet into a small saucepan. 
Simmer over medium heat, stirring until reduced by half. 
Open foil packets to expose steaks and brush with reduced
glaze.  Return to oven and broil 3” from heat until glaze
caramelizes, about 2  – 3 minutes.  Let rest 5 minutes and serve.


October 1st, 2007

El Carnivoro Sweet Spice Brazilian Wet Rub

From Susan of Tennessee
El Carnivoro Sweet Spice Brazilian Wet Rub
Makes enough for 6 – 10 oz. Kansas City Strips

Contents of 1 Vanilla Bean, Scraped
1 tsp. Finely Ground Coffee
1 tsp. Dutch Cocoa
1 tsp. Chipotle Pepper Powder
2 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Crushed Mixed Peppercorns
2 T. Demerara (or raw) Sugar
1/3 C. Dark Rum

Mix ingredients thoroughly in 1 cup container; cover
and allow flavors to ripen for 2 hours.  Apply wet
rub to both sides of each steak.  Refrigerate for up
to 4 hours.  Remove steaks from refrigerator and
allow to come to room temperature before grilling
to desired doneness.


October 1st, 2007

Ozzie’s Orleans Opus Rub

From Rosy of Florida
Ozzie’s Orleans Opus Rub
Makes enough for 6 – (8 oz.) Sirloins

2 T. Salt
2 T. Finely Ground Black Pepper
2 T. White Pepper
2 T. Lemon Pepper
2 T. Garlic Powder
2 T. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Cayenne Powder
1 tsp. Chili Powder
1/2 tsp. Curry Powder
1/2 tsp. Powdered Horseradish or Wasabi
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1/2 tsp. Finely Ground Oregano

Mix all the ingredients in a plastic, airtight
container and let stand overnight.  When ready
to grill steaks, apply rub to both sides of each one.
Grill to desired doneness.


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