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Grilled Steak with Date Rub
Author:
SDC0

Ingredients
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5 Medjool Dates (Cooking or Fancy Grade), pitted and quartered
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1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
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1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
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1 teaspoon Cumin
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1/2 teaspoon Paprika
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1/2 teaspoon Ginger (ground)
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1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
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4 Steaks, choose your favorite cut, trimmed of excess fat
Directions
- In a small bowl combine dates and vinegar along with enough water to cover. Let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the dates are softened.
- Add the mixture with the remaining rub ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside 3 tablespoons of rub to use after grilling.
- Spread the remainder of the rub evenly on both sides of the steaks.
- Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450⁰ to 550⁰ F)
- Grill the steaks over high heat with the lid closed until cooked to the desired level.
- Turn steaks on the grill once or twice - cook for 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove from the grill and brush the top of the steaks with the reserved paste.
- Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.