Ingredients

2 - Nice 1-1/2" thick, preferably prime, ribeye steaks
2 tbsp - Cumin seeds (toasted in a pan over medium heat until fragrant and then ground) (Cumin powder will work as well)
1 tbsp - Smoked paprika
1 tsp - Ground coriander
2 tsp - Accent seasoning (I used Kosher salt)
1/2 tsp - freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp - Louisiana hot sauce
2 tbsp - Extra virgin olive oil

The Preparation

Mix all of the dry spices in a non-reactive bowl and add the hot sauce and EVOO and mix into a paste. Rub the paste into the ribeyes, place the ribeyes in a gallon size ziploc bag and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours but preferably overnight.

Prior to grilling the steaks take them out of the fridge and let them come up to room temp. The purpose behind bringing the steaks to room temp is even cooking. When you throw a cold steak on the grill the outside cooks faster than the inside and you steak will be well done on the outside and rare inside. If you let it warm to room temp your steak will cook evenly and will be the desired doneness throughout the entire thickness as shown in the bottom picture.

The Cook

Light the grill and set it up for a direct cook. Stabilize the grill at 450-500 degrees. Place the steaks on the grill and let them sear for 2 minutes per side, turning them a quarter turn on the flip and placing them on a hot spot on the grill. Turning them a quarter turn is all about pretty grill marks. I seared them twice on each side to get the crossed grill marks. Once the sear is done check their temp. If they are not at 135 yet, shut the grill down and let them dwell until they reach 135. It wont take long at all, so don't walk off. Remember you ARE cooking.

When they reache 135 internal temp remove from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it. Believe me it'll be worth the wait.

Note: In my honest opinion cooking a steak above 135 internal temp should be a crime. But for those that like their steaks cooked more then you want 140-145 for medium (barely pink), 150-155 medium well (no pink) & 160 & up (shoe leather).