Cowboy Spiced Rubbed Rib-Eye 

   Beef-is-King 2008- John Christman

The Rub

2 TBL Fresh Ground Cumin                             1 ½ tsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
1 TBL Dried Oregano                                      1 TBL Kosher Salt
1 TBL Coarsely Ground Black Peppercorn       1 TBL Brown Sugar
1  tsp Cinnamon                                             1 TBL New Mexico Chili Powder

 The Sauce

4 TBL Olive Oil                                                1 ½ tsp Minced Shallots
2 TBL Unsalted Butter                                    1 TBL Kosher Salt
½ Cup Heavy Cream                                        1 TBL Fresh Ground Pepper
1 Cup Cognac                                                  1 Clove Garlic (minced)

Marinate steak with rub, olive oil and press in kosher salt and cracked black pepper and allow sitting for 1 or more hours. In a saucepan, add all the sauce ingredients and let simmer. Grill steaks about 3 minutes each side. For the last 2 minutes on each side dip steaks into sauce pan covering steak with sauce. Return to grill for the finishing touches. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.