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uncooked seasoned tbone steaks ready to grill

T-Bone Steaks with BBQ Rub

Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

For the BBQ Rub

  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp flaked red pepper
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp granulated or minced garlic
  • optional: 2 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce for a wet rub

For the Steak:

  • 2 T-Bone steaks, 3/4 inch thick or thicker
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Take the steaks out of the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature. Pat them dry with a paper towel, then rub the surfaces with salt
  • Mix the rub ingredients. Apply to the steaks, rubbing it into the surface so it coats the bone and fat as well
  • Grill or smoke to the desired level of doneness

Notes

*photo by BuBBy licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0