Description
Impress friends and family with this juicy ribeye steak glazed in a rich bourbon sauce and topped with homemade garlic herb butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless ribeye steaks, about 12 ounces each
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic herb butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, and lemon juice if using. Mix until smooth and refrigerate to firm up.
- Make the bourbon glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and one minced garlic clove. Bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until it thickens and reduces by half, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Season the ribeye steaks: Pat the steaks dry and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Let them rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes if possible.
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until hot but not smoking excessively.
- Sear the steaks: Place the steaks in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare (130°F internal temperature), adjusting the time for your desired doneness. Flip gently with tongs.
- Brush with bourbon glaze: During the last minute of cooking, brush the glaze generously on both sides of the steaks. Remove from heat promptly once done.
- Rest the steaks: Transfer the steaks to a warm plate and rest uncovered for 5-10 minutes to lock in juices.
- Serve: Top each steak with a dollop of garlic herb butter just before serving so it melts over the warm meat.
Notes
Allow steaks to come to room temperature for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg