Grilled Steaks with Whiskey Butter
Grilled Steaks with Whiskey Butter is a decadent meal for any celebration, date night in or special occasion. Bone-in ribeye steaks are sometimes called cowboy steaks slathered in a garlic whiskey butter for one of the most flavorful grilled steak recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Steaks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cowboy butter, grilled cowboy steaks, how to cook bone-in ribeye steaks, whiskey butter
Servings: 2 steaks
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Milisa
- 2 Bone-in Ribeye Steaks
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup whiskey
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Prepare a grill fire to about 400° using hickory or pecan chunks for smoke flavor.
Pat steaks dry with paper towels and place on a clean baking sheet.
Make the whiskey butter by melting butter over medium heat in a small skillet or saucepan.
Whisk in molasses, whiskey and Worcestershire sauce. Add minced garlic, salt and pepper.
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring often. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Pour half of whiskey butter into a jar or small dish and set aside for serving.
Brush both sides of steaks with whiskey butter.
Grill over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 5 minutes. Check steaks for doneness using a digital thermometer. Continue to cook until desired doneness is reached.
Remove to a clean baking sheet or serving platter.
Brush with whiskey butter and allow to rest 5 -10 minutes before slicing.
Serve with additional whiskey butter if desired.
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES FOR RIBEYE STEAKS:
- Rare: 130°
- Medium Rare: 140°
- Medium: 155°
Store leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days,
Reheat sliced steak in an skillet with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 453mg | Sugar: 16g