Figured what the heck, we've all seen what we got, why not share what we've done with 'em.
I'll start. Thanks to MartyG, I got an awesome rub assortment package.
repost of package
second from the right in the above picture is a steak/burger rub(according to the label) from Astro Pigs called "Meat-eor Shower". My mom has the munchkin for the week, so I figured I'd do a steak cook for me and the wifey for new years. normally(and by normally, I mean most of the time) when I do steaks, it's ribeyes. however, my local grocery store had a sale on NY Strips, so I picked up two. my plan was to grill them, but mother nature nixed that idea. so I decided to try alton brown's cast iron steak method(with some modifications based on my equipment).
here's a pic of them resting
Looks great, but....I screwed it up. They were a bit overcooked as there was only hairline of pink visible in the thickest part.(don't have a cut pic)
That being said, they were out of sight good! Despite the lack of pink, they were not dry or tough. The rub flavor was noticeable w/o being too much. My wife ate all of hers w/o asking for sauce(which she usually does even at steak joints) and wanted more.
so, bottom line.....Meat-eor Shower rub from Astro Pigs is great stuff(even if you miss the mark a smidge). MartyG.....wow, thanks man, it's great stuff!