Bone-in ribeyes are my favorite cut of steak, bar none. The beefy, fatty flavor of a well-marbled, bone-in ribeye is a gustatory delight. And the ribeye’s cap—the crescent-shaped top end—is as good as steak gets, in my humble, beef-loving opinion.
One of my favorite ways to prepare a bone-in ribeye is “cowboy” style. Anecdotally speaking, cowboys always had coffee on the trail. And it just so happens that coffee makes an excellent rub for steak when it’s grilled over an open flame, as cowboys were apt to do.
Fortunately, Outsider has a brand-new line of coffee—including a fantastic Light Roast from Papua New Guinea—that we’re using today. Of course, if you’re looking for more grilling recipes from Outsider, check out our Best Damn Brisket, Spicy Spatchcock Chicken, Beef Short Ribs, Classic Cornbread, or Reverse-Seared Pork Chops.
Ingredients
- 2 1-pound bone-in ribeyes
- 1 tbs. coarse salt
- 2 tbs. coarse ground pepper
- 3 tbs. Outsider Coffee (light roast)
Prep Work
Liberally coat both sides of the ribeyes with (in this order) salt, pepper, and coffee. I love pepper, so I use a lot, but feel free to cut back. Give both sides of the steaks a couple pats with your hand to make sure the rub sticks.
Of course, this recipe works best with fresh ground coffee. I prefer to use a light roast (as opposed to a dark roast), so as not to overpower the natural flavor of the ribeyes.
Cooking Equipment
Today, we’re using the new Lodge Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill. This baby packs a heat punch. But you can prepare this recipe on any charcoal grill, gas grill, or over the campfire.
Cowboy Ribeye Directions
Fire up the grill to 500-600 degrees. Brush the grill grate with a little bit of cooking oil. Place steaks on the grill. After four minutes, flip the steaks. Try not to flip the steaks more than once. The more flipping, the more rub that falls off. The steaks will develop a dark, delicious crust.
These ribeyes, which are about 1-inch thick, will cook four to five minutes per side for medium rare. Remove the steaks once they reach an internal temp of 130 (medium rare). Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with grilled onions and peppers.
Recommendations
- Lodge Sportsman’s Pro Cast Iron Grill: Full Review – Buy on Amazon
- Outsider Coffee: Dark Roast (Honduras/Colombia Fine Blend), Light Roast (Papua New Guinea), and Decaf (Colombia)