How do you slice a steak so it's tender?

For the most juicy, tender and easy to chew steak, use a sharp chef's knife and cut against the grain of the meat. Look at the steak and find the which way the muscle fibers are running. Place your knife perpendicular (not parallel) to the fibers and slice. You will be slicing through the muscle fibers.

How do you cook a steak in a cast iron skillet or large sauté pan?

Put the pan over high heat. Add a little oil. Place the steak in the hot pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side for a medium rare 1 1/2 inch thick strip steak. Follow the temperatures above rare, medium, medium well, and well done steaks.

Coffee Rubbed Steak Recipe ~ The Best!

Description

This coffee spice rub will take your steak to the next level. Just a few simple ingredients along with ground coffee make an incredible smoky charred crust on your favorite steak. The coffee enhances the flavor of the steak while tenderizing it too. This coffee rubbed steak recipe is amazing!

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon ground coffee
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 New York strip steaks, 1 1/2 inches thick, 8 ounces each

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the ground coffee, light brown sugar, chili powder, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder and dried oregano.
Place the steaks on a work surface. Generously coat the steaks with the coffee spice rub.
Lightly cover the steaks and sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes. Alternately, refrigerate the steaks for up to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
Heat a grill to high. Grill the steaks for 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. The internal temperature should be 130 degrees F.
Remove the steaks from the grill and place on a cutting board. Tent with foil. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the steaks against the grain. Pour any accumulated juices over the steak and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Serve.

Notes

Use regular or decaffeinated ground coffee in the rub recipe. Skip flavored, instant or espresso coffees for this recipe.

Store any extra rub in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for future use. It will stay fresh up to 3 months.

Let the coffee spice rub work its magic on the steaks. Having the seasoned steaks sit allows the coffee to tenderize the steak and lock in the flavor.

Use a digital thermometer to instantly check the temperature of the steak. Follow these temperatures to cook a 1 1/2 inch thick strip steak to your desired doneness. Rare steak ~ 120 degrees F. For medium rare steak ~ 130 degrees F. Medium steak ~ 140 degrees F. Medium well steak ~ 150 degrees F. Well done steak ~ 160 degrees F.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
30 minutes marinate time:
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: entrée
Method: cook on stove top or grill
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 steak
Calories: 507
Sugar: 4.8 g
Sodium: 1295 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 11.7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 53.6 g
Cholesterol: 159 mg