Grilled New York Strip Steak with Beer and Molasses Steak Sauce

Ingredients

For sauce:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup lager-style beer
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 3 (1 pound each and 1/2-inch thick) prime-aged New York Strip Steaks
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

For the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, until softened. Add the rest of the ingredients; bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes.

Preheat grill pan. Season steak with salt and pepper and rub with oil. Grill steak about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes and serve with sauce on side.