Ask anyone you know about what he would like to eat on his next night off and for sure, you will hear one answer -steak. And ask any steak lover about what they think is the best steak and around 50% of them would tell you that it's none other than a grilled rib eye steak. Are you surprised? You shouldn't be because after a tiring week of working, every one of us craves for a delicious yet easy dinner. Especially in summer, there is nothing as fulfilling and as sumptuous as a beautiful rib eye steak grilled on hardwood fire. The habit of building a fire, the tempting aroma and the delightful flavor of grilled rib eye all contribute to the simple pleasure of the tradition of grilling rib eye steak.

If you have already had the experience of grilling rib eye steak on a live fire, for sure, you have already felt that pleasure mentioned above however, if you haven't, just read on and take advantage of the few guidelines that will help you get the delight of grilling rib eye steak as well as the great results you are looking for, for that sumptuous dinner anybody would want to have.

How to Have Succulent Grilled Rib Eye Steak:

Grilling rib eye steak is like grilling any other type of steak. You should begin with the quality of meat cut the right way. If you are able to do this, your grilled rib eye steak will certainly shine without the need for elaborated tenderizers or flavorings. How would you assess the quality of meat you will be using for your next grilling rib eye steak agenda? Remember that prime meat is superior, choice meat is just a runner up and select is third placer and you shall never choose "select" meat for a steak. The grading system of meat especially the rib eye is based on the amount of the visible fat that shows throughout the muscle tissue and this is called marbling. The meat for your grilled rib eye should be richly marbled and when this is the case, it gets higher grade because it is juicier, more flavorful and tenderer. This is because of the intramuscula fat that bastes and melts while grilling it. Also, because the fat in the meat insulates, marbling can provide the prevention of the meat being overcooked.

Planning on Grilling Rib Eye Steak? Try the recipe below:

Grilled Rib Eye Steak

Ingredients:

2 20 oz boneless rib eye steaks (about 1 ½ inches thick)
1 tbs. of fresh thyme leaves 2 tbs. of black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tbs. of extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbs. of course salt

Cooking Directions

1. Mix the thyme, olive oil, and black pepper in a dish and make sure to rub both sides of steak with an equal amount of the mixture. Set aside while preparing the grill.
2. Make sure that the fire is hot enough to cook the steak. Sprinkle a small amount of salt on the sides of the steak. Grill one side for 5 or 6 minutes and another side for 3 or 4 minutes.
3. Serve the steak on a serving platter. Have it rest for around a minute or two for the juice of the steak to settle.

Now that you know how to grill a rib eye steak perfectly and you've got one great recipe, you are set to have that sumptuous dinner brought to you by grilling rib eye steak.