Java Crusted Steak

One of the first years J and I were dating, I felt completely at a loss while planning for Valentine’s Day. What does one get a guy for V-Day anyway? It seems like a very girly holiday.

 

I ended up making him dinner and getting him a book written by his favorite sports writer. There aren’t many things that say “I love you”more than a good steak! Besides, J loves coffee, and that is this steak rub’s secret ingredient! It lends a delightfully smokey flavor, whether you cook it on the grill or not! The original recipe also includes a stout glaze, but we haven't tried that yet.

Java Crusted New York Steak

Guy Fieri

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup medium grind Italian Roast coffee
• 1/2 cup black peppercorns, freshly cracked
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup granulated garlic
• 11/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 11/2 tablespoons paprika
• 4 (1 1/2 to 2-inch) thick New York strip steaks

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine coffee, peppercorns, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, garlic, cayenne pepper and paprika in a small bowl. Press firmly onto steaks. Let steaks rest, covered, for 30 minutes at room temperature.

To cook, heat oil in a large saute pan until almost smoking. Add steaks and sear 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan. Use 2 pans if needed. Remove steaks to a baking dish and finish cooking in the oven until desired doneness. Remove to a cutting board or platter and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Note: Steaks are also marvelous cooked over the grill!