Barbecued Cowboy Steaks Recipe

1. 1

   Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl.

2. 2

   Sprinkle spice rub over both sides of steaks, pressing to adhere.

3. 3

   Let steaks stand at room temperature 1 hour.

4. 4

   Spread entire bag of instant-light mesquite chunks over 2/3 of bottom rack and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).

5. 5

   Grill steaks over mesquite till brown on both sides, about 2 min per side.

6. 6

   Remove steaks from grill.

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   Let mesquite chunks burn till ash is gray.

8. 8

   Drain wood chips; scatter over mesquite.

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   Return steaks to cooler part of grill (not over mesquite).

10. 10

    Cover barbecue with lid; grill steaks to desired doneness, about 10 min for medium-rare.

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    Let steaks rest 5 min before serving.

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    This recipe yields 4 to 8 servings.

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    Comments: Those with Texas-size appetites will require an entire steak; for most others u even the heartiest of meat lovers u half of one of these rib steaks is probably plenty.

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