PNW Grilled Ribeye with Cherry Sauce
A fancy but manageable Pacific Northwest grill dinner with sale ribeye, peak-June asparagus, sweet cherries, and buttery smashed Yukon Gold potatoes.
Ingredients
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Certified Angus Beef Choice Bone-In Ribeye Steak Value Pack1 large bone-in ribeye, about 1.25 lb $12.99
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Green Asparagus1 lb, woody ends trimmed $2.99
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Fresh Red Cherries in Bag1/2 lb, pitted and halved $5.99
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Yukon Gold Potatoes1 lb, halved if large $1.49
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Garlic2 cloves, minced $0.79
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Fresh Large Lemon1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges $1.25
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Simple Truth Organic® Thyme2 tsp fresh leaves, divided $2.79
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Olive oil3 tbsp, divided
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Unsalted butter2 tbsp
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Balsamic vinegar2 tbsp
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Honey1 tsp
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Kosher saltto taste
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Black pepperto taste
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Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Red Wine750 ml $59.99
Instructions
- Heat the grill to medium-high with one cooler indirect zone; take the ribeye out of the refrigerator, pat it very dry, season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, and let it sit while you prep the sides.
- Put the potatoes in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until fork-tender, 12 to 15 minutes; drain well, lightly smash each potato to about 1/2 inch thick, then toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of thyme.
- While the potatoes cook, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; in a small saucepan, combine the cherries, balsamic vinegar, honey, 2 tbsp water, remaining garlic, and a pinch of thyme.
- Simmer the cherry mixture on the stove over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, mashing a few cherries with a spoon until glossy and saucy; remove from the heat and swirl in the butter, then season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the ribeye over direct heat until deeply marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side, then move it to the cooler side and cook until the center reaches 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium, about 4 to 8 minutes more depending on thickness.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest 8 to 10 minutes; while it rests, grill the smashed potatoes until crisp-edged, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, and grill the asparagus until lightly charred and tender-crisp, 4 to 6 minutes total.
- Slice the ribeye off the bone and across the grain, spoon the warm cherry-thyme sauce over the top, and plate with the grilled asparagus, crispy smashed potatoes, and lemon wedges.
Total time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: About $30–$38 for 2, depending on the ribeye weight and pantry items used.
Health notes: About 850 calories per serving, rich in protein with a balanced vegetable-and-potato side.
Drink pairing: A silky Pinot Noir is excellent with the cherry-thyme sauce, while Syrah works if you want a bolder match for the ribeye.
Wine picks:
- Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Red Wine $59.99 750 ml
- Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine $23.99 750 ml
Why it works: Two complementary options: a silky Oregon Pinot Noir to mirror the cherry-thyme sauce and lift the grilled flavors, or a plush, peppery Washington Syrah if you want a meat-forward, bolder match for the ribeye’s char and fat.