Three Easy Steak Rubs to Spice It Up
Three easy steak rubs add flavor and a great crust to any Pre steak. Try a turmeric rub, a classic chili rub, or a Jamaican jerk rub.
Normally, we tell everyone that with Pre steaks all you need is a little salt and high heat oil to get the perfect bite. But steak rubs are always good, too!
We stand by that, but every once in a while we crave a little sliced petite sirloin on a taco salad, or turmeric rubbed New York strip with kale mashed potatoes. A good rub adds extra flavor and a nice crust, and it lets you cater the flavors to your own taste buds. Depending on what is in your pantry, the ingredients for a quality rub are always at your fingertips. We pulled three of our favorites: a turmeric rub, a classic chili rub, and a Jamaican jerk rub.
Made one of these rubs? Take a picture and tag us at @eatpre_ or use #beefbliss. And if you want the grill basics first, read how to cook steak on the grill.
Our 3 favorite steak rubs
1. Turmeric steak rub
Ingredients
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coconut sugar
1 tbsp grapeseed oil (or other high heat oil)
Instructions
Stir the rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
Rub the dry steak all over with the spice and oil mixture.
Preheat a skillet to medium-high. Cook the steak about 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare (125 to 130°F).
Rest for 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve.
Read more: how to grill ribeye steak.
2. Chili steak rub
Ingredients
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp smoky paprika
3 tbsp grapeseed oil (or other high heat oil)
Instructions
Mix the dry ingredients in a small bowl and add the oil last. You want a thick, wet-sand mixture that sticks to the steak.
Oil the grill grates, then place the steaks on the hot zone. Cook about 3 minutes per side, then move to the low heat zone to finish.
If the rub starts to burn, put a piece of foil under the steaks. Pull them about 5°F below your target temperature.
On the stove, preheat cast iron to medium-high and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Rest 5 minutes.
Serve whole or sliced.
Prefer the grill? Read how to grill New York strip steak.
3. Jamaican jerk steak rub
Ingredients
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp grapeseed oil (or other high heat oil)
Instructions
Preheat a cast-iron or non-stick skillet to medium-high heat.
Combine all the spices in a small bowl, then add the oil to make a paste.
Rub the mixture all over the steak and place it in the hot, greased skillet.
Cook about 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board.
Slice the steak into thin strips.
Want to pick the right cut for this rub? See which steak should I choose?
Temperatures for every doneness
Doneness | Target temperature | Average time per side |
Rare | 120 to 125°F | 4 to 5 min |
Medium rare | 125 to 130°F | 5 to 6 min |
Medium | 135 to 140°F | 6 to 7 min |
Medium well | 140 to 145°F | 7 to 8 min |
Well | 150 to 160°F | 8 to 9 min |
Not sure which cut to rub? Read which steak should I choose?
FAQ
Do I need a rub on Pre steak?
No. With Pre steaks, a little salt and high heat oil is all you need for a perfect bite. A rub adds extra flavor and a nice crust, and lets you tailor the steak to your taste.
What if my rub starts to burn?
Slip a piece of foil under the steak, or move it to the cooler zone of the grill. Sugar in a rub browns quickly, so watch the heat.
Can I use these rubs on any Pre steak?
Yes. Each rub works on Pre Ribeye, New York Strip, Petite Sirloin, and Filet Mignon. Cook to the temperatures in the chart above.
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