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Flavorful Bourbon-Glazed Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Herb Butter

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A quick and easy recipe for juicy ribeye steaks glazed with a sweet and smoky bourbon sauce, topped with a rich garlic herb butter. Perfect for grilling or pan-searing, this steak delivers bold flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless ribeye steaks (12–16 oz each, about 1 inch thick)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (60 ml)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (25 g)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (60 g)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (5 ml)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, and fresh lemon juice. Stir until well combined. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Make the Bourbon Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 clove minced garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Season the Ribeye Steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling.
  4. Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (about 450°F / 230°C). Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill the Steaks: Place ribeyes on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature 130-135°F / 54-57°C). During the last minute of grilling, brush both sides generously with the bourbon glaze. Watch closely to avoid flare-ups.
  6. Rest the Steaks: Remove steaks from grill and place on a cutting board. Let rest for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Top each steak with a generous dollop of garlic herb butter while still warm.
  7. Serve: Slice against the grain if desired and spoon any extra glaze over the top. Enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

If flare-ups occur when applying the glaze, move steaks to a cooler part of the grill. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness for best results. The glaze should be thick but pourable to avoid dripping or burning. Rest steaks after grilling to keep them juicy. Garlic herb butter can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.

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