If you are planning on hosting a dinner party try using as the featured menu item some well-marbled New York strip loin sirloins. The menu is bound to please, but you should also consider what beverages you plan to serve with your delicious main course. If you are considering serving cocktails we recommend trying Manhattan drinks. The combo is sure to please, as the distinctive flavor of the Manhattan cocktail complements, but doesn’t overpower this flavorful cut. Here are some recommendations to get you started:

Recommendations on how to grill New York Strip loins:

More tender cuts don’t require much prep work. Of course you can marinade a New York strip loin and achieve a phenomenal result. You don’t have to though; you can alternately try a dry rub instead and get great results.

Temperature, temperature, temperature…

Always preheat your BBQ on high for at least 10 minutes with a closed lid. You want to bring the temperature up to a high heat. Brush your grill with olive oil, and sear your meat at the high temperature before adjusting the temperature. Searing traps juices and prevents the meat from sticking to the grill. Flavor will be is enhanced too! A strip loin cut thinly can be cooked quickly using high heat only. But, you will always be lowering the temperature or moving the meat to a cooler area of your grill after seared to ensure proper cooking throughout without drying the outsides of the meat.

Don’t pierce the meet with a fork! Use tongs

Don’t over work the meat

Flipping your steaks frequently encourages sticking and does nothing to add flavor to your meat. You want to only flip your steaks a maximum of three times. This is only if you are aiming to achieve the nice cross markings you find in high end steak houses.
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