Steaks on the Barbecue

Tenderloin steaks or thick cut strip steaks 

Directions for perfect steaks! Medium Rare

1)  Take the steaks out of the fridge about 1/2 hour before you want to cook them so they are at room temperature.  Pat dry with a paper towel. 

2) Season the steaks 5 minutes before cooking, on both sides with your favorite steak spice. I like the spice from The Lord Nelson in Burlington, Ontario, or Barbarian's or Weber is also very good. 

3) Turn all the barbecue burners on high heat. Brush the grill with oil when it is hot. 

4) When the barbecue is 450-500, put the steaks on the grill for 2 minutes on direct/high heat. (1 to 1 1/2" steaks). Sear for 3 minutes if the steaks are thicker (2"- 2 1/2"). 

5) Turn the heat down to medium and flip the steaks.  Close the lid. Cook on Medium/ Direct heat for 6 minutes. Then flip them again and cook an additional 2 minutes. So total cooking time is 10 minutes. 

6) Put on a plate, add a dot of butter on each one, and cover loosely with foil. Let them rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into them. 

7) To check for doneness during cooking, press gently with the ginger or a finger.  They should be fairly soft like the inside of your palm. If you need to cook them more, put them back on the grill on in-direct heat for a couple of minutes. 

8) Adjust the cooking time for Rare or Medium.