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Perfect Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Ribeye Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter

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A quick and easy grilled ribeye steak recipe featuring a sweet and smoky bourbon glaze paired with a creamy garlic herb butter for a delicious backyard meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 thick-cut ribeye steaks, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Kosher or sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, and lemon juice if using. Mix well and set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Make the Bourbon Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir occasionally as it comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Avoid boiling too hard or burning the sugar.
  3. Prepare the Steaks: Pat ribeye steaks dry and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Let come to room temperature for 15-20 minutes if possible.
  4. Grill the Steaks: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Grill steaks for 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare, brushing bourbon glaze on each side during the last 3 minutes of grilling. Use a meat thermometer to check for 130°F internal temperature for medium-rare.
  5. Rest the Steaks: Remove steaks from grill and let rest on a cutting board tented with foil for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
  6. Serve: Top each steak with a generous spoonful of garlic herb butter while still warm, allowing it to melt and mingle with the bourbon glaze.

Notes

Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option. Substitute butter with plant-based margarine or olive oil herb drizzle for dairy-free. If glaze thickens too much or crystallizes, add a splash of water and warm gently. Use a meat thermometer for best doneness. Rest steaks after grilling to retain juices.

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