In
this unusual recipe, the piquancy of peppercorns meets the mellowness
of coffee beans with stellar results. Turn the steaks when you see
beads of juice on the surface.
2
tablespoons whole coffee beans
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
4 New York strip steaks, each about 3/4 pound and 1" thick
Vegetable oil spray for spraying steak
Kosher salt
Coarsely
grind the coffee beans and peppercorns in a food processor or coffee
grinder. Press the mixture evenly on both sides of the steaks.
Spray
steaks lightly with oil then grill the steaks over Direct High heat
for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time,
or until desired doneness.
Remove
the steaks from the grill. Season both sides with salt. Allow to
rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
In
this unusual recipe, the piquancy of peppercorns meets the mellowness
of coffee beans with stellar results. Turn the steaks when you see
beads of juice on the surface.