LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2022

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Whether you call it a cowboy steak, côte de bœuf or bone-in rib-eye, this splurge-worthy cut of beef is a showstopper for any summer feast. Here, it’s paired with three different compound butters: harissa, herb-garlic and blue cheese. A digital probe thermometer takes the guesswork out of timing and ensures a perfectly cooked steak every time. 2 tsp (10 mL) harissa paste 4 tsp (20 mL) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped oregano 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried chili flakes 1 small garlic clove, grated on rasp 1 tsp (5 mL) red wine vinegar 1 1/2 oz (45 g) crumbled blue cheese 1/2 tsp (2 mL) finely chopped rosemary Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 1/4 lb (1 kg) bone-in rib-eye steak, about 2 inches (5 cm) thick Kosher salt to taste 1. Divide butter between three small bowls. Add harissa paste to one bowl. Add parsley, oregano, chili flakes, garlic and vinegar to second. Add blue cheese, rosemary and pepper to third. Beat each mixture together until well-combined. Transfer each flavoured butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and tie into a log, twisting ends. Refrigerate butters at least 2 hours and up to 1 week. 2. Remove steak from fridge 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 250ºF (121ºC). 3. Pat steak dry with paper towel. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake on middle rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted sideways Cowboy Steak with a Trio of Butters 1/2 cup (125 mL) salted butter, softened, divided

into thickest part of steak reads 105ºF (40ºC) for rare (about 25 minutes) or 115ºF (46ºC) for medium-rare (about 30 to 35 minutes). Note: The internal temps will rise further when finished on grill.

4. While steak is in oven, preheat grill to very high.

Let steak rest for 5 minutes before carving off the bone and slicing thickly. Slice the cold compound butters and serve alongside steak for guests to choose.

5. When steak is done, remove from oven and transfer to grill. Grill until nicely charred on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes total.

Serves 4

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