Friday, March 20, 2009

DRY-RUBBED GRILLED LONDON BROIL AND MY TASTY TREASURES GIVEAWAY


Eastern North Carolina is pig country, and the pork is great. Beef, on the other hand, takes a back seat. It's not aged here, unless you're lucky enough to be near a butcher who carries Sterling Silver Beef that's been aged 21 days or more.
We don't eat as much beef as we used to. It's just not that good for you. We both really like beef and like to have it occasionally. And when we have it we want it to be good. Usually, I marinate a London Broil, but it doesn't really change the fact that the meat, without proper aging, is bland. This time, I decided to try a dry rub, without salt. Salt pulls the juices out of meat. So I concentrated on other flavors in the marinade that would keep the juices in and bring out the flavor of the beef. I was actually surprised when it worked! This was the best tasting piece of beef we've had in a long time. Granted, the beef was still not aged, but the rub covered a lot of sins, keeping the meat juicy and providing just the right flavors for a tasty meal. This is definitely one recipe to keep.
Dry-Rubbed Grilled London Broil
Source: Judy's Kitchen
Rating: 10 out of 10
INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. California-style garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1 Top Round London Broil, about 1-1/2 lbs.
Combine all ingredients except meat in small bowl. Wipe meat with damp paper towel and pat dry with a clean paper towel. Cover meat on both sides with rub; place on dish or other container and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to one day.
When ready to cook, remove meat from fridge 1/2 hour - 1 hour beforehand, to bring it to room temperature. Preheat gas grill to medium hot, about 400-425F. Grill meat (preferably covered, on a turned-off burner with the other burner(s) providing indirect heat) about 7 minutes each side, or till meat is cooked the way you like it. Try not to keep flipping the meat. Instead, try to only turn once. This means you will have to gauge the cooking time beforehand.
When meat is done, transfer to a platter and let it rest 10-15 minutes before slicing it on an angle. Leftovers make great sandwiches, sliced as thinly as possible.


Donna, of My Tasty Treasures is having a giveaway from now to Tuesday. Click on the link to get the details. And enjoy her naughty but nice blog at the same time.

26 comments:

Donna-FFW said...

I WILL be trying this when BBQ season rolls around. Thanks Judy! It sounds so delicious and looks juicy!!

Sara said...

This looks great, I love smoked paprika. I've actually never cooked london broil before, but my grocery store runs specials on it from time to time, so I need to pick some up.

Barbara Bakes said...

I hoping to get a new grill soon and I'll put this on the menu!

Lyndas recipe box said...

I love London Broil and enjoy grilling it. Your recipe sounds wonderful and the meat is so juicy and delicious looking!

Elyse said...

Oh man, this sounds totally delish! You know I have loyalty to eastern carolina bbq (that western stuff is just ewwww), but I would totally pass up a pork bbq night in favor of your london broil. It looks so fabulous, and your dry rub is such a clever combination of great ingredients! You have me sold.

Anonymous said...

I hardly have steak either, maybe once every other month or so, or if I go out to a restaurant.

Your London Broil looks great!

Amanda said...

Looks delicious Judy! I love using rubs, I just made a rib roast the other night with a killer new rub recipe :) YUM!

Marge said...

I'm definitely ready to start grilling now! Thanks for the recipe -this looks great!

Hairball T. Hairball said...

Yum!!

Too bad I don't have a grill. :(

Debbie said...

I am ready to try this and crank up the grill as soon as the weather gets warmer. I love Donna's blog. She has great recipes and it's a fun read!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Judy, did you give up on doing your own dry aging? Or is the butcher just more convenient?

Judy said...

John - No, we didn't give up on dry aging. We've already done it, the extra meat is in the freezer, and the posts are coming. I think the first post is this Wednesday. It was a success, and we are primed to do another one soon.

Unknown said...

Judy

Tried this today and it came out great. Thannks

Judy said...

Harry, thanks for the feedback.

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