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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.

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Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Bone-In Ribeye Steak Value Pack
    1 large bone-in ribeye, about 1.25 lb $12.99
  • Green Asparagus
    1 lb, woody ends trimmed $2.99
  • Fresh Red Cherries in Bag
    1/2 lb, pitted and halved $5.99
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes
    1 lb, halved if large $1.49
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $0.79
  • Fresh Large Lemon
    1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges $1.25
  • Simple Truth Organic® Thyme
    2 tsp fresh leaves, divided $2.79
  • Olive oil
    3 tbsp, divided
  • Unsalted butter
    2 tbsp
  • Balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • Honey
    1 tsp
  • Kosher salt
    to taste
  • Black pepper
    to taste
  • Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Red Wine
    750 ml $59.99

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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You asked

The asparagus is pretty thick should I cook it longer?

Careme

Yes. For thick asparagus, grill it a bit longer: about 7–10 minutes total instead of 4–6, turning every 2 minutes. Aim for: - Light char on the outside - Bright green color - A knife or fork slipping in with slight resistance If the outside is charring too fast before the inside softens, move it to the cooler side of the grill for a few extra minutes. You can also halve very thick spears lengthwise for faster, more even cooking.

You asked

Airfield syrah or numbskull gsm

Careme

Go with Airfield Syrah. Why: the grilled ribeye wants structure, dark fruit, pepper, and savory depth, and Syrah will match the char and richness better. It should also play nicely with the cherry-thyme sauce. Numbskull GSM would still work if you want something softer, juicier, and more red-fruited, but it may feel a little lighter next to the ribeye. Serve the Syrah slightly cool, about 60–65°F.

Recipe score: 8/10

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