Grilled Rib Eye with Paprika Vinaigrette


paprika vinaigrette

Smoky, sweet, crusty, and husky, with charred bones to munch on: If this isn’t a best steak, we do not understand what is.

Components

paprika vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup grease
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 big shallot, carefully sliced
  • 1/3 cup coarsely sliced capers
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons red white wine vinegar
  • 2 inch asian spices
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt

steak and assembly

  • 2 32-oz. bone-in beef rib eyes (about 2″ thick)
  • 2 tablespoons grease
  • Kosher salt and newly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons piment d’Espelette or hot paprika

unique devices

  • Cheesecloth

Preparation

  • Heat oil and paprika in a little pan over medium heat, swirling pan periodically, till warm, about 5 minutes. Eliminate from heat and let stand up until oil is cool and turns dark red, 1 – 1 1/2 hours.

  • Stress paprika oil through a fine-mesh screen lined with cheesecloth into a little bowl. Mix in shallot, capers, parsley, vinegar, and red pepper flakes; season with salt, asian spices.

  • DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette (without parsley) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Include parsley right before serving.

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