Here’s a recipe we picked up at the “Cooking of the Southwest” class we attended at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan; presented by Chef-Instructor Sabrina Sexton. If you want to serve a really superb version of this recipe use an organic Red Angus Rib Eye from Damar Farms (see below to order). We also recommend you serve this one with garlic mashed potatoes.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1 Rib Eye Steak
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 Tablespoons Spice Grill Blend* (see below)

Preparation

1. Prepare smoker.
2. Preheat broiler or grill.
3. Rub the steak with olive oil
4. Sprinkle generously with the spice blend.
5. Place the steaks on the rack in the smoker and set the smoker over high heat. When smoke begins to appear, seal the smoker, start timing and reduce the heat to medium.
6. Smoke for 7 minutes.
7. Remove the steak and set on a sheet tray. Place the steaks on the grill or under the broiler for 4 minutes per side for medium rare, 7 to S minutes for medium well.
8. Remove steaks

Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with garlic mashed potatoes

*Spice Grill Blend

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
• 3 Tablespons Ground Ancho or Pasilla Peppers
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Garlic
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons
• 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
• 2 Tablespoons Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon Ground or Fresh Thyme

Preparation

1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

To order the best American Rib Eye we’ve been able to find go to: Organic Red Angus Rib Eye Steaks

To order a world class extra virgin olive oil and our favorite go to: L'Autunno Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil

If you're near NYC & would like to see a great selection of cooking classes go to: Institute of Culinary Education