May 26th, 2011

Smoked Steaks – A Rockin’ Idea

Here’s an idea for smoky steaks – just in time for Memorial Day!

This requires a smoker to give the meat that amazing smoked flavor, and then finishing them off on the grill. This recipe comes to us from SmokinTex for use in their electric outdoor smokers. But you can use any smoker you can get your hands on.

See what ya think! Sounds delectable to me!

Zip’s Smoked Steak

1-1/2″ thick Sirloin
2″ Filet (or bigger)
Seasoned to taste or Zip’s Steak Rub
Add 2 oz. Hickory Wood to SmokinTex
Place steaks in smoker @ 225 degrees and smoke for 30 to 45 minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness of steak.
Once steak is in the smoker, fire up the grill – either gas or charcoal – and get it hot. I use a charcoal grill and want the coals at their hottest when I pull the steak from smoker.
Remove steak from SmokinTex and lightly reapply seasoning to taste.
Place steak over direct heat to sear the meat to your desired doneness. 2 minutes per side for medium rare.
No steak knife needed, only a fork.

Zip’s Steak Rub

  • 2 T.    Sugar
  • 2 T.    Onion Powder
  • 4 T.    Seasoned Salt
  • 5 T.    Garlic Pepper Seasoning
  • 2 T.    Paprika
  • 1 t.     Cayenne
  • 1/2 t.  Allspice
  • 2 T.    Ground Coriander
  • Mix together and apply heavily to steak.

    Photo and recipe courtesy of SmokinTex.com.


    May 20th, 2011

    Get Grillin’ This Memorial Day

    Can you believe Memorial Day is almost upon us? It’s one of the Holy Grails of grilling holidays.

    Are you ready?

    Well, there’s a sale on what I believe are the best meats around. Steaks, steaks for sandwiches, steaks for making fajitas, steak meat for skewers, steakburgers – you name it!

    Check it out here and get ordering for Memorial Day. It’ll be here before we know it!

    I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait. I could use at least a day to focus on grilling, relaxing and enjoying my family. There’s always too much blowing and going.

    I’m ready for some laying around. How ’bout you?

    I just don’t want to forget the most important part – the food!!!

    Photo courtesy of Kansas City Steak Company.


    May 17th, 2011

    Father’s Day “SweepSteaks”

    You love steaks. Chances are your Pops loves steaks. Or any Pops in your life, really – husband, uncle, grandpa . . .

    Well, Father’s Day is coming up (and soon!) so why not enter to win a pretty cool “SweepSteaks” prize?

    I give you the Ultimate Father’s Day Grilling “SweepSteaks” – chock full of grilling goodness.

    Click here to read how to enter to win things like a Uniflame propane grill, Blue Rhino propane for a year, tableware from Oneida.com and a $650 gift certificate for sizzling steaks from the Kansas City Steak Company.

    $650 worth of steaks! Do you know what I could do with that?

    On second thought, Dad might forget about that unfortunate incident with the car when I was 16 for $650 worth of steaks. I’m not above a distraction tactic. And, oh yeah, it’s a chance to show him I love him and all.

    Happy entering, everyone! And happy Father’s Day, Dad!


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