Prime NY Strips - Oakridge Rubs Round 2...

[PBrug]

Did a 2nd round of steaks with my newly acquired Oakridge BBQ rubs. This time with Costco Prime NY Strips. Prior to seasoning, I asked my two boys (15 & 13) and wife, what seasonings they wanted. We all sampled each new Oakridge rub last cook, Santa Maria, Carne Crosta and SPOGOS. My wife requested my old go to, SPG, while one boy requested Santa Maria and the other SPOGOS. I decided to do a 50/50 mix of Santa Maria and Carne Crosta on my own steak. We were working with Costco Prime NY Strips in the 19oz - 20oz range.

I seasoned heavier than the 1st time around, and I cooked a little different. I usually reverse sear, but I felt I lost some seasoning last time with that method. So this time I seared, then finished off the heat. I cooked on the Weber 26 with Kingsford Pro and a few Mesquite chunks while the steaks finished. Also, I felt the rubs needed a little more salt, so I finished with a hit of Kosher salt before the rest. Not to mention a few tabs of butter.

I was very happy with the end results of the 50/50 split of Santa Maria and Carne Crosta, and the added finish of salt. I sampled a little of my wife's SPG and my one boys SPOGOS as well, and enjoyed my steak's flavor the best. I'd say the boys enjoyed theirs as well, as they left nothing behind besides a little fat. I couldn't quite finish my steak, but I'm sure it will be good with some eggs tomorrow...

Few pics of the cook...

Left to Right:

Santa Marie/Carne Crosta - SPG - Santa Maria - SPOGOS

Little butter as the Steaks finish cooking...

Santa Maria/Carne Crosta & SPG...

Santa Maria & SPOGOS...

I tried, but this was the best I could do...

Thanks for looking!!!

 

[Texas Hogger]

Those are really some awesome looking steaks.


I like the nice crust that I get when I use Carne Crosta.

 

[ssv3]

Oh yeaahhhh!

Steaks got real good treatment. Oakridge is low in salt as you noticed which is a good problem to have since all the others pack their rubs with salt since it's cheaper. I always lay a coat of salt then the Oakridge rubs. Good problem to have because Mike don't skimp on the essentials.

 

[PBrug]

Oh yeaahhhh!

Steaks got real good treatment. Oakridge is low in salt as you noticed which is a good problem to have since all the others pack their rubs with salt since it's cheaper. I always lay a coat of salt then the Oakridge rubs. Good problem to have because Mike don't skimp on the essentials.

Thanks!

I agree, the flavors are GREAT, and you can always add some salt. Definitely better than a bag full of salt...

 

[Stingerhook]

You did those steaks proud!

 

[Dplorable]

Those steaks look great!