Hickory-Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Bacon-Molasses Butter Recipe

Hickory-Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Bacon-Molasses Butter Recipe

  • 6 thick bacon slices
  • 1/3 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups hickory wood chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
  • 6 rib-eye steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
  1. Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 375°F. Line small baking sheet with foil. Arrange bacon slices on foil; brush bacon with all of molasses, then sprinkle with pepper. Bake until bacon is cooked through but not crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer bacon to work surface; cool. Chop bacon; transfer to small bowl. Add butter and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). When coals are white, spread wood chips in 8×8-inch disposable aluminum foil pan; place pan directly atop coals. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. When chips are smoking, place steaks on grill rack. Cover grill and cook steaks to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates. Spoon bacon-molasses butter atop each and serve.
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