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Perfect Bourbon-Glazed Ribeye Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter

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A quick and easy ribeye steak recipe featuring a smoky-sweet bourbon glaze paired with a rich garlic herb butter, delivering a juicy steak with a flavorful crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12-16 oz) ribeye steak, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick, preferably USDA Choice or higher
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) bourbon whiskey (e.g., Maker’s Mark or Buffalo Trace)
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, softened, divided
  • 1 tablespoon each finely chopped parsley, thyme, and rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Take the ribeye out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Generously season both sides with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and lemon juice if using. Mix well and set aside.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon, brown sugar, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir occasionally until reduced by half and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
  6. Place the ribeye in the pan and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to develop a crust.
  7. Flip the steak, add another tablespoon of butter, and baste the steak by spooning melted butter over it. Cook for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare (internal temp ~130°F / 54°C).
  8. During the last minute of cooking, brush the bourbon glaze generously over the steak, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
  9. Remove the steak from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes.
  10. Slice the steak against the grain and top each portion with a dollop of garlic herb butter.

Notes

Bring the steak to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Watch the bourbon glaze carefully to avoid burning. Let the steak rest after cooking to redistribute juices. Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness or press the steak gently to check medium-rare.

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