SWEET and SPICY STEAK

This week, my crew and I are delivering a 580 Sea Ray from Grand Cayman back to Florida via the Windward Passage route. Because of en route fuel stops, Cayman Island is about as inconvenient a place as there is for yachts to get to. Heading back to Florida, the route thru the Yucatan Channel is shorter by two hundred miles, but requires 360 miles non-stop from Cancun to Key West and in head seas. Eastward thru the Windward Passage to Great Inagua affords a longest distance between fuel stops of 231 miles and is pretty much beam to following seas thru the Bahamas back to Fort Lauderdale. Just wait for weather in Port Antonio and then dash to Matthew Town.

Port Antonio is without a doubt one of the most beautiful natural harbors. Errol Flynn made this his home and just up the road at “Goldeneye,” Ian Fleming wrote his spy novels. Port Antonio is also where “Jerk” style of cooking originated. Sweet and spicy chicken and pork is the staple here. With that inspiration, here is a “rubbed” steak recipe sure to please.

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp. brown sugar

½ tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. black pepper

½ tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. spoked paprika

1 lb. beef tenderloin of NY strip

2 tbsp. olive oil, divided.

PREPARATION:

Make your rub by mixing well all of the dried ingredients. Brush the steak with 1 tsp. of the olive oil. With washed hands, coat the steak with 1 tsp. of olive oil and then massage the rub into with steak and set aside. Next, bring the remaining olive oil to medium then add steak cooking on each side for 5-6 minutes, or desired temperature. Once cooked, move the steak to a cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with potatoes and star fruit garnish with cheese cake for dessert.

Enjoy, JW