Memorial Day Rubs & Marinades For Your Cookout

The smell of grilling is in the air! We love a good steak rub or marinade, and it's even better at this time of the year. These are simple, easy, and perfect for Memorial Day celebrations. Let's dig in!

Grilled Sriracha Marinated New York Strip Steak

• 1 Pre New York Strip Steak
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Sriracha Hot Sauce
• 1 tbsp Avocado or Grapeseed oil
• 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
• 1 Resealable Plastic or Silicone Bag

1. Place the steak in a bag with all the other ingredients.
2. Gently massage the bag until the marinade is well mixed and the steak is coated.
3. Place the bag onto a plate and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 4 hours.
4. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
5. Take the steak out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking.
6. Once the grill is hot, remove the steak from the bag with tongs and place right onto the grill or skillet.
7. Cook for about 3 1/2 minutes on the first side and then 2 minutes on the second side (for medium rare). Follow these cooking instructions to get your preferred doneness.
8. Remove from grill and let rest for 6-7 minutes.
9. Slice against the grain and enjoy! 

Korean Spice Rub

• 2 tbsp. Korean chili flakes
• 1 tbsp. Sesame seeds
• 1 tsp. Coriander
• 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Salt

1. Mix all rub ingredients in a bowl.
2. Use your hands to coat your steaks with the rub.
3. Coat the rubbed steak with high heat oil.
4. Use the two-zone grilling method to grill steak. Heat one side of you grill to medium high and the other to low.
5. When you grill is pre-heated, place your steak on the medium high side.

6. Cook to your desired doneness and then move to the low side.

7. Remove from the grill and let rest for 7 minutes.

8. Slice the steak against the grain and enjoy!

Mexican Burger Rub Recipe

• 1 tbsp. Chipotle powder
• 1 tbsp. Oregano, dried
• 1/2 tsp. Cayenne
• 1 tsp. Garlic powder
• 2 tbsp. Chili powder
• 1 tbsp. Ground cumin
• 1 tsp. Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. Salt

1. Mix all rub ingredients in a bowl.
2. Use your hands to coat your burgers with the rub.
3. Coat the rubbed burgers with high heat oil.
4. Heat your grill to medium high.
5. When your grill is pre-heated add you burgers.
6. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160º. (Cook a little longer if you like your burgers well done.)
7. Remove from the grill and let rest for 7 minutes.
8. Top burger with avocado, cilantro, red onion and salsa!