Grill With Dad on Father’s Day
Posted on June 2, 2015 by bob in GPlenty
This year, recognize dad with the gift he’s really looking forward to receiving – a feast fit for a steak-loving king, shared with family and friends.
Fire up the grill and serve up robust, savory cuts, such as T-bone or Rib Crown selections for your Father’s Day celebrations. The 
T-bone is a thick cut to give you more bone-in strip and butter-tender Filet Mignon for even the heartiest of appetites, while the Rib Crown is carved from the most prized part of the Ribeye and is known for exceptional marbling, flavor and tenderness.
For exceptional steaks every time, incorporate these tips:
1. Clean and heat your grill on high.
2. Blot dry any moisture using a clean paper towel, and then lightly oil the steak before you put it on the grill. This helps the searing process and prevents sticking.
3. Season your food before grilling.
4. Sear the outside of steaks when grilling. This really helps with the flavor and juiciness.
5. Use tongs or a spatula to turn your meat on the grill. Using a fork can damage and dry out the meat.
6. Cover your grill as much as possible during the grilling process. This helps to lock in the grilled flavor and will help prevent flare-ups.
7. Keep a spray bottle with water handy to douse any unexpected flare-ups.
8. Use the 60/40 grilling method. Grill for 60 percent of the time on the first side, then grill 40 percent of the time after you turn over the food. This will give you an evenly cooked product.
9. Place your cooked product on a clean plate. Never place cooked product on the plate you used to transport the raw product to the grill without thoroughly washing it first.
10. Allow your steaks to “rest” for 5 minutes between cooking and eating. This will help retain moisture when you cut into them.
T-Bone Steaks & Dad’s Steak Rub (serves 4)
4 T-Bone Steaks
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Dad’s Steak Rub (see recipe)
Thaw steaks overnight in refrigerator or quick thaw by placing sealed steaks in sink with water 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Prepare rub recipe.
Heat grill on medium.
Blot dry steaks with clean paper towel, then brush each side with cooking oil.
Generously season both sides of steaks with rub. Grill steaks to desired doneness.
For medium rare steak, grill for about 8 minutes on first side and 6-7 minutes on second side.
Dad’s Steak Rub (yields 1/2 cup)
4 Tbsp. coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1 Tbsp. coarse ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. coarse dehydrated onion flakes
1/2 Tbsp. coarse dehydrated garlic
1/2 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. whole dill seed
1 tsp. dried whole thyme
1 tsp. whole cumin (toasted and crushed coarse)
1 tsp. whole coriander (toasted and crushed coarse)
Combine all and mix well. Store in air tight container or zip lock bag for up to 6 months.
Note: To prepare cumin and coriander, toast by placing in dry pan over medium heat, shaking pan about 2-3 minutes until seasonings start to brown. Crush using bottom of pan on cutting board or with mortar and pestle.
Rib Crown Steaks & Roasted Root Vegetables (serves 4)
4 Rib Crown Steaks
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 Tbsp. Dad’s Steak Rub (see recipe)
Roasted Root Vegetables (see recipe)
Thaw steaks overnight in refrigerator or quick thaw by placing sealed steaks in sink with water for 15-30 minutes. Prepare rub and vegetables.
Heat grill on high. Blot dry steaks with clean paper towel, then brush each side with cooking oil.
Generously season both sides of steaks with rub.Grill steaks to desired doneness. For medium rare steak, grill for about 5 minutes on first side and 3-4 minutes on second side.
Serve each steak with vegetables.
Roasted Root Vegetables (serves 4)
2 pounds mixed root vegetables (carrots, red beets, yellow beets, turnips, celery root, baby purple potatoes, baby gold potatoes)
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Heat oven to 400∞F. Wash and peel root vegetables. Cut into even size wedges about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on foil lined sheet pan. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until all vegetables are done, stirring once half way through cooking time.
Courtesy Family Features. For more steak recipes for your Father’s Day celebration, visit www.omahasteaks.com.
