Cowboy Steaks

By fuzzygroup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup wood chips, soaked in water for 15 mins and drained
• 2 T paprika
• 1 T packed light brown sugar
• 1 T chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 8-oz boneless strip steaks, 1-1 1/2" thick

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, wrap soaked chips into foil packet and cut several vent holes in top Combine paprika, sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne in bowl.

2. Pat steaks dry with paper towels and rub with spice mixture. Place wood chips packet on coals (or over primary burner) and cover until chips begin to smoke. Grill steaks over hot fire until well browned and meat registers 120-125 (for medium-rare), about 4 mins per side. Transfer to platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5-10 mins.