Cajun spice-rubbed ribeye with a bourbon street sauce

 

Ingredients for steak: 

2 (12-16oz ribeyes)
Canola oil
1 tsp hot paprika
1.5 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp smoked salt

Ingredients for sauce: 

4 TBSP butter

1 shallot, minced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 TBSP bourbon

2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp cayenne

2 TBSP spicy brown mustard

Directions: 

1. Combine the spices for the steak. Rub the steaks with canola oil and then generously rub with spice mixture. Let sit for 45-90 minutes at room temperature. 

2. Make your sauce - Start a saucepan with 4 TBSP butter. Melt the butter and wait until it is fully melted and has stopped bubbling before adding the shallot. 

3. Add the shallot and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes or until shallot is very soft. 

4. Whisk in the soy sauce and brown sugar and bring to a simmer. 

5. Carefully add the bourbon and stir. Let bubble again for 1 minute. 

6. Add the mustard, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cayenne.  Whisk. 

7. Simmer, whisking often for about 5-6 minutes. Sauce should thicken up nicely and have reduced by 25%. Taste for seasoning. 

8. Heat your grill to 500 degrees. Sear your steaks for about 4-5 minutes per side or until desired temperature is reached. 4-5 minutes per side will get you medium ~ about 135 degrees. 

9. Let steak rest for 5 minutes. Serve with warm sauce.