Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites (Print)
Tender steak bites glazed with smoky barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and butter for an irresistible bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef
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4 beef filet steaks, approximately 5 cm thick
→ Seasonings
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2 tablespoons beef seasoning rub or blend of salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder
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2 tablespoons sweet barbecue rub
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2 tablespoons activated charcoal rub
→ Sauce and Toppings
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120 ml barbecue sauce
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55 g dark brown sugar
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55 g unsalted butter
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the smoker to 107°C, ensuring the heat is distributed evenly throughout the chamber.
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Trim any silverskin or excess external fat from the filet steaks. Slice the steaks into cubes approximately 4 cm in size.
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Mix the sweet barbecue rub and beef seasoning rub together on one plate. Place the activated charcoal rub separately on another plate.
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Dip the top and bottom of each beef cube into the charcoal rub, then roll the sides in the combined sweet and beef rub mixture. Arrange the seasoned cubes on a flat cooling rack.
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Position the cooling rack with steak bites on the smoker grates. Close the lid and smoke for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 49°C.
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Transfer the steak bites into a cast iron skillet or aluminium pan. Evenly drizzle with barbecue sauce, sprinkle dark brown sugar, and distribute dots of butter across the surface.
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Return the skillet or pan to the smoker. Close the lid and cook until the beef reaches 54°C, the butter completely melts, and the sauce thickens around the steak bites.
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Serve the steak bites warm, either as an appetiser or a main course.
# Additional Notes:
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For optimal flavour, ensure every beef cube is evenly coated with seasonings and allow adequate smoking time for tenderness.