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Cedar-Planked Southwestern Steak

Submitted by tohann on Mon, 07/21/2008 - 08:02

Summary

Yield 2
Source KraftFoods.com http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=106477&e=email
Prep Time 15 minutes
Recipes steak, grill, cedar plank, bbq

Description

A yummy steak grilled on a cedar plank.

Ingredients

  • 1 untreated cedar plank (14x7x1 inch)
  • 1 T Brown sugar
  • 1 1⁄2 t Chili powder
  • 1 t Ground cumin
  • 1⁄2 t Garlic powder
  • 1⁄2 t Salt
  • 1⁄4 t Pepper
  • 1 Boneless sirloin steak (approx. 1 1/2 lb)
  • 1 T Oil
  • 3⁄4 c BBQ sauce

Instructions

IMMERSE plank in water, placing a weight on top of plank to keep it submerged. Soak at least 4 hours or overnight. Meanwhile, mix sugar and seasonings; rub onto both sides of steak. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 2 hours.

PREHEAT grill to high heat. Grill steak 2 min. on each side; remove from grill. Remove plank from water; brush top with oil. Top with steak. Place on grate of grill; cover with lid. Reduce grill to medium heat.

GRILL 15 min. or until medium doneness (160ºF), brushing steak with 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce for the last 5 min. of the grilling time. Remove steak from grill; discard plank. Cover steak loosely with foil; let stand 5 min. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.

Notes

UNTREATED cedar planks, which are sold for this purpose, can be found at most specialty food stores or some grocery or hardware stores. During cooking, check periodically to make sure that the plank is not on fire. Since the plank can ignite when exposed to flames, it is best to keep a spray bottle of water close at hand if needed to extinguish any flames.

Searing the steak a few minutes on the grill before placing it on the plank gives it the traditional grill marks, which helps prevent the meat from looking and tasting steamed.

Serve with grilled corn on the cob.