MEMPHIS-STYLE STRIP WITH BEER AND MOLASSES SAUCE

Memphis-Style Strip with Beer and Molasses Sauce image

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

Three 16-ounce, 1/2-inch-thick prime-aged New York strip steaks
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Molasses Sauce
2 teaspoons butter
2 strips thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup lager-style beer
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Rub the steaks with the oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon, onion, and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high. Grill the steaks for about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare; brush the steaks with sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes, then slice on the diagonal, and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.