Carne Asada w/ Oakridge Santa Maria...Question

[celrodtx]

After reading on the site about the support given to a fellow brethren by the folks at Oakridge BBQ, I decided to purchase a couple of rubs, the Santa Maria rub & the Carne Crosta rub. After perusing the recipe section on the Oakridge site, I can't wait to do the Carne Asada Tacos with the Oakridge Santa Maria rub.

Here is my question...the recipe shows him cooking his steaks over his Weber kettle. Do you think quality results could be accomplished cooking on a Blackstone? This is the method I would prefer, but I also worry about the rub just burning. I have both and can do either, I am just seeking input from some of you experienced brethren.

Thanks!!!

 

[Moose]

I'd stick with the kettle for the carne asada.

 

[cosmicslop54]

Taqueros frequently cook on flat top grills, so I think it would work just fine.

 

[ShadowDriver]

I've cooked Asada via both methods with good results.

If I'm cooking a bigger piece of meat, and then cutting it up, I'll do it on the kettle.

If I'm cooking carne para tacos that's already cut into smaller bites/bits, I much prefer to do it on the griddle.

Either way, enjoy and throw some Pr0n our way if you can!

 

[Eads Ranch]

If I'm cooking on the griddle for tacos or fajitas I always add a little more seasoning as I'm flipping and stirring the pieces.

 

[kcmike]

Thanks for the business, celrodtx! You can do it either way with excellent results. And, don't worry about the seasoning burning. That's actually what you want to happen, at least a little. The char on the outside is what really makes the Santa Maria carne asada shine, in my opinion. So, put the spurs to it and don't worry.

:thumb: :thumb:

 

[Bucknekked]

I agree. Put the spurs to it. The Carne Crosta is outstanding as a char/coating on steaks and chops. I love the stuff. Its my go to rub now.
The Santa Maria is my #2 go to rub right behind it.
Can't go wrong

 

[ShadowDriver]

The Carne Crosta is outstanding as a char/coating on steaks and chops. I love the stuff. Its my go to rub now.
The Santa Maria is my #2 go to rub right behind it.
Can't go wrong

Whether you wear spurs or not... I like to combine the two with a 50/50 measure, and it's my #1.5 rub! :twitch:

Can't go wrong, indeed.

 

[16Adams]

Santa Maria is Top Shelf