Ok, this week we took our normal routine and deviated from it slightly. Due to some logistical snafus, we ended up not applying marinade to the steaks. What we did do, however, was test out a different product that held much deliciousness. It also sounds really bad. We tried out a meat rub.
Schoolyard humor aside, the concept is simple. You have a mix of substances... spices, salt...whatever. In powdery format. The idea is that you coat the meat with the powder and knead it in so that it forms molecularly bonded shell of taste. The type we tried out for last night was McCormick's Grill-Mate Steak Rub.
This product gave the steak a very very good flavor; very savory. It definitely had a strong Cajun tone to it... it kind of took the place of regular salt and pepper seasoning. There was a pleasant kick to it... spicy, but not hot. Unfortunately, as we weren't really planning on trying this, we applied it right before grilling. This had the side effect of leaving the flavor on the outside of the steak; it didn't really penetrate very well. Now, as this was our first attempt, we do not know if this is because of the short time between application and grillification, or if it is simply the nature of the beast. All in all, this was a very minor shortcoming. The flavor itself still came through very clearly, and complimented the steak itself very nicely. Additionally, worries that I had harbored about it making the steak excessively dry turned out to be unfounded.
Rochter Scale Rating: 7.5
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