This isn’t so much of a recipe as it is a technique. Inspired by Ted Reader who has several cook books featuring this method, we inject juicy rib-eye steaks with a mixture of butter and alcohol. In this case butter and Kahlua, since I still had plenty left from making the chili. But you could also use cognac or whiskey.
OK I know what you are saying to yourself right now. “But Chili, you told us to never play with our meat!” Yes poking holes in a beautifully marbled rib-eye dose run contrary to everything I know about grilling beef, (remember I encouraged everyone to throw away the fork from your BBQ utensil set) but how else can we get this succulence into the meat. What we are doing is injecting a liquid so any loss of natural juices is offset, plus the taste is frickin amazing.
This method works even better with filet mignon primarily because the filet, while very tender, lacks a lot of the flavor of other cuts which makes it a better candidate for sauces and injections.
To make this even better be sure to soak a fist full of wood chips and toss them over the hot coals and throw on the steaks on just when they begin to smoke. Oh and of course you will need an injector which can be found at any Bed Bath & Beyond etc. type store. Happy grilling!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 rib-eye steaks (or filet mignon)
- 1/2 cup Kahlua
- 1/2 cup melted butter (clarified works best)
- 2 – 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 – 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
PREPARATION:
Preheat your grill to high heat. Throw on those wood chips so they can get to smoking. Mix the Kahlua, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce together. Inject this mixture into the steaks. Generously salt and pepper the steaks and allow them to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Bringing food closer to room temperature before grilling or roasting promotes even cooking. Grill the steaks to your desired level of doness. Click here for more tips on grilling. Serve with my Blackened Potatoes from Hell.
Serves 2 (Did I really need to type that?)
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Looks Delicious, Whisky sounds good.
That looks soo good.
I’ve been meaning to get an injector and now I have the perfect excuse to go out and get one! This recipe really looks delicious! I’m also going to have to check out the Blackened Potatoes from Hell – LOL sounds devilish.
Julie
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Go forth and inject.
Got an injector for Christmas, got steaks in the freezer, now I just need the Kaluha. I will be giving this a try!
That is such a great tip! Thanks!
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