ITALIAN STYLE RIB EYE STEAKS ENJOY DAN:

               ITALIAN STYLE RUBBED RIB EYE STEAKS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2-1-1/4-pound rib-in rib eye steaks

2 tablespoon grape-seed oil

RUB INGREDIENTS:

1/2-cup dry porcini mushrooms, finely ground into a powder in a spice grinder

1-1/2-teaspoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper

1-1/2-teaspoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoon red chili flake

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon EACH dry mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder

Sea salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Coat rib eye steaks in 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.

2.   In a bowl, mix together rub ingredients, and thoroughly rub dry mix onto surface of each oil coasted steak.

3.   Place steaks in zip-lock plastic bag, removing as mush air as possible.

4.   Place in the refrigerator overnight, but better if left 2 nights turning once a day.

5.   Remove steaks from the refrigerator and drain off any accumulated liquid.

6.   Pat dry but don’t remove any rub.

7.   Season with salt.

8.   In a cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining oil until simmering.

9.   Add the steaks over moderate heat, turning once, until medium-rare.

10.                5-7 minutes per side.

11.                Transfer streaks to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                            BON-APPETITE!!