Strip Steak With Spiced Salt Food

THE PERFECT NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

Steps:

• Roast the steaks at low heat: Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Season steaks generously with salt on all sides. Place steaks on a wire rack fitted over a rimmed baking sheet; this will ensure even airflow all around the steaks as they cook. Cook for 25-35 minutes, checking after 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F. (Note: Once the temperature reaches 80 degrees F, it will climb quickly.) For an accurate temperature, place the thermometer through the side into the center of the steak. When steak reaches 125 degrees F, let rest 10 minutes.
• Sear the steaks: Heat skillet over high heat. Add the oil and heat until smoking; then add the steaks. Cook for 1 minute, undisturbed. Flip steaks, drain off the fat, then cook another 1 minute, undisturbed. Meanwhile, gently smash the garlic cloves with the heel of your hand until you hear a crack, leaving the peels attached.Add 2 tablespoons of butter, garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet. Tilt the pan and continually baste the steaks with the hot butter as it browns and gets foamy. Take the pan off the heat as you baste if the butter is browning too quickly or the herbs and garlic are starting to burn. Add remaining tablespoon of butter; once the first side is well-browned, flip the steaks and continue basting-a French technique called arroser-until the butter is no longer foamy. (Once the steaks have been flipped, Chef Pandel continues basting with his pan entirely off the heat; you may need to do the same, depending on the variables of stove temperature, pan, and the steaks themselves.) When it's no longer foamy, the butter has done its job and the steaks should be well seared with a nice crust. Check the temperature of the steaks: for medium-rare, the internal temperature should be 125 degrees F-130 degrees F. Remove steaks to the rack to rest, about 10 minutes. Serve right away.

GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH SPICY RUB

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the spice rub ingredients. Trim the steaks of most of the external fat. Sprinkle both sides of the steaks generously with rub.
• Heat a gas grill. Turn one burner to high, another to medium, and another to off. (For a charcoal grill, see tips below).
• Sear the steaks on the hottest area of the grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Move to medium-hot (or an unheated area of the grill) if flare-ups occur. When the steaks are seared and grill-marked, move them to a medium-hot area and rotate to create cross-hatched grill marks. Cook for another 4 or 5 minutes, then test for doneness with an instant-read thermometer: 120 to 125°F for rare, 130 to 135°F for medium rare. Continue to grill until done to your liking.
• Remove the steaks to a platter and cover lightly with foil. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes or so before serving.

SPICED STRIP LOIN STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Using a mortar and pestle or small food processor, grind peppercorns, coriander, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes. Rub meat with spice blend.
• Grill steaks for 3 to 4 min. per side, turning once, for medium rare or until instant-read thermometer registers 135°F (57°C). Remove steaks from grill and let rest for 5 min. Slice steak across the grain and divide evenly among 4 plates.
• No BBQ? Preheat broiler to high. Rub steaks with spice blend. Preheat 1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear steaks for 30 sec. per side. Transfer skillet to oven on a rack 4 in. (10 cm) below broiler. Broil for 3 to 4 min. per side for medium rare, or until instant-read thermometer registers 145°F (63°C).

COCOA-RUBBED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the beets in a bowl with the olive oil, vinegar and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Lay the beets cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast until the beets are slightly tender and a little crispy on the edges, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the cocoa powder, chile powder and paprika in a small bowl. Season the steak with salt and pepper, then rub with the cocoa mixture.
• Heat a heavy-bottomed ovenproof saute pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and heat until it begins to smoke. Add the steak and sear on one side until heavily caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip the steak, transfer the pan to the oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F for medium rare, about 10 minutes. Allow the steak to rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted beets.

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK WITH SPICY COFFEE RUB

Steps:

• Apply the olive oil to the entire steak and then sprinkle the rub onto the meat. Allow the flavors to develop for 2 hours.
• Heat coals on a grill. When the coals are hot, move them to one side of the grill. Sear the steak for 2 minutes on each side over the coals. Move the steak to the cool part of the grill and cook with the lid on for 20 minutes.
• Rest the steak for 10 minutes before slicing.