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Thursday, June 18, 2009

 

Barbeque Season at the Wine Rack Store

rib eye
I love barbeque season because it involves three of my favorite things: warm weather, scrumptious food, and wonderful wine! I must admit I am a bit old school; I use a charcoal grill. It’s the Big Daddy Weber, and I can cook up an entire meal in that gargantuan griller! I enjoy the ritual of such things as preparing a meal, setting the table, and opening a bottle of wine; so, the art of getting the coals just right adds to the joy of process for me. Just before lighting the grill, I peruse my selection of choices in my 222 Bottle Premium Glass Holder Wine Rack to find the perfect compliment to my meal. While the coals are heating things up, I happily chop, skewer, salt and pepper, and rub away at the menu for the evening. Perhaps now and then I have a sip of Cocktail Wine Charmed wine, as a tribute to Julia.

So, without further ado, I’m going to share one of my favorite decadent barbeque experiences:

RIB EYE STEAK WITH BABY RED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS

2 boneless rib eye steaks, 1 1/2 think
Kosher or Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper
6-8 small baby red potatoes
Fresh asparagus
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Aluminum Foil

Prepare grill to high heat
Lightly salt and generously pepper room temperature steaks (fresh pepper only please!).
Rub pototes with oil, salt, and pepper
Lay asparagus on foil, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, fold to seal

Put potatos on the outside edge of the heat. Let cook for 10 minutes, turning every 5. Add asparagus to grill, also on outside edge. Cook 6 minutes. Add steaks to center of grill. Grill 5 minuets one side, 4 minutes on the other. DO NOT OVER COOK AND RUIN THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF MEAT!! All the while be watching and turning your potatoes and asparagus. Remove meat from grill; allow steaks to rest 5 minutes before serving. While the rib-eyes rest, you may need to return to the Wine Rack to get a second bottle of wine, I usually do. Remove sides when done. Serve and enjoy!

P.S. For an extra sinful treat, sprinkle steaks with bleu cheese a few minutes before done grilling. Yum!

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