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Beef Sirloin Steak Smoked

Beef Sirloin Steak Smoked on a Natural Wood Plank

By Cedar Plank Recipes, Meat, Recipes

If you think cedar plank grilling is just for fish, you’re wrong. If you love a good steak from the barbie, then we’ve got a feeling that cedar plank cooking will soon become your favourite way to grill. Try it with a juicy and succulent cut of meat and this easy recipe! The plank grilling and spice rub gives the steak some beautiful smokiness, a little heat, and a whole lot of flavour.

Cedar Planked Beef Sirloin Steak – serves 2

You’ll need:

  • 1 large cedar plank
  • 1 large or two smaller pieces of beef sirloin steak
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1-1 ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce, divided

Step 1:
About 1 to 1½ hours before you’re ready to grill the steak, combine the sugar and seasonings, then rub the mixture onto both sides of steak. Refrigerate until ready to grill.

Step 2:
Heat the grill to high heat and grill the steak 2 min. on each side, then remove from grill.

Step 3:
Remove plank from water; brush the top of the plank with oil and top it with the steak. Place on grill grate over indirect heat and cover. Make sure you have reduced the grill to medium heat as you don’t want the plank to catch fire and your beautiful steak to burn to crisp. Keep a spray bottle with water handy in case there’s a flare up.

Step 4:
Grill for about 15 minutes or until the steak is medium done, brushing with ¼ cup of barbecue sauce after 10 minutes. Remove the steak from grill and discard the plank. Cover your steak loosely with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5:
Cut the steak across the grain into thin slices and serve with the remaining barbecue sauce.

The list of side dishes you can serve with this is literally endless. Here are some of our favourite pairings: cheesy scalloped potatoes, garlic butter mushrooms, perfect mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, roasted broccolini, balsamic roasted baby carrots, kumara fries, or crusty garlic bread. A nice cold beer or glass or red doesn’t go amiss with a good steak either. Enjoy!

July 20, 2021
Burgers Patties Smoked on a Natural Wood Plank

Burger Patties Smoked on a Natural Wood Plank

By Cedar Plank Recipes, Meat, Other, Recipes

Hands up if you love a juicy homemade beef burger. The classic burger is an all-time BBQ favourite. Guess what makes them even better? Cedar plank grilling! Try them once and you’ll be hooked. This super easy beef burger recipe gives you delicious patties packed with onions, herbs and bacon for extra yum. Life’s just better with bacon.

A trick from the pros to make the best homemade burger to pay attention to the bun and the butter. Spread that buttery goodness along the inside and cook the bun on a hot griddle until golden brown. It gives your burger an irresistible buttery crunch. You can make some cute mini-patties and buns for the kiddos, or as a crowd-pleasing appetiser or to impress when you’re throwing a backyard party.

Cedar Plank Homemade Beef Burgers – serves 2

You’ll need:

  • 400g ground beef/beef mince
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • ½ cup minced red onions
  • 1 tbsp – freshly chopped oregano
  • 1 tbsp – Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tbsp – coarse sea salt
  • ½ tbsp – ground black pepper
  • 2 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 2 thick sliced rings of red onions
  • ½ tbsp – olive oil
  • Burger buns
  • 1 cedar plank, soaked in water for one hour

Step 1:
Preheat your grill for indirect health.

Step 2:
Mix the ground beef with the minced onions, oregano, coarse sea salt, Worcestershire sauce and ground black pepper in a bowl, then make two patties about the same size each.

Step 3:
Sear the burgers over direct coals, 2 – 3 minutes per side and place a cast iron skillet over hot coals with the bacon slices.

Step 4:
Move the beef patties on the cedar plank and cook in indirect with the lid closed for 15 to 20 minutes at up to 200°C.

Step 5:
Add the cheese over the beef patties and grill the onion slices over direct heat, then close the lid for another 5 minutes.

Serve the burgers directly on the cedar plank with your favourite toppings – lettuce, tomato, pickles, avocado, you name it – and whatever condiments you like. Homemade burgers cooked on a cedar plank go great with fries and a nice salad. Oh, and an ice-cold beer, or a fizzy drink if you’re underage or not a fan. Give these homemade burgers a try and I guarantee you’ll choose them over a restaurant burger any night of the week!

July 7, 2021