Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites (Print Version)
# 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 a 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
# Instructions:
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Preheat the smoker to 107°C, ensuring an even temperature throughout.
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Trim any silverskin or large pieces of external fat from the steaks. Cut the steaks into cubes approximately 4 cm in size.
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Combine the sweet barbecue rub and beef seasoning rub on one plate. Place the charcoal rub on a separate 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. Set seasoned cubes on a flat cooling rack.
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Place the cooling rack with steak bites on the smoker grates. Close the lid and smoke for approximately 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 49°C.
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Transfer steak bites to a cast iron skillet or aluminium pan. Drizzle evenly with barbecue sauce, sprinkle dark brown sugar across the surface, and dot with small pieces of butter.
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Return the skillet to the smoker. Close the lid and continue to cook until beef reaches 54°C, the butter is melted, and the sauce has thickened around the bites.
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Serve steak bites warm as an appetiser or main course.
# Notes:
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For best flavour, ensure even coating of each cube with the rubs and allow adequate smoking time for maximum tenderness.