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Grilled Rib-Eye Steak with Dry Rub Seasonings

August 7, 2014 By marketeditor

Sharpen Up with Mister Edge

If you are a local, chances are you have seen the vintage silver van that Craig Richard, owner of Mister Edge Sharpening, uses to provide on-site sharpening at all three of the Saratoga County markets hosted by Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association: Malta (Tuesdays); Saratoga Springs (Wednesdays); and Clifton Park (Thursdays).

Image 4 “Most people think of me as just a knife sharpener, but the truth is, I can sharpen just about anything,” notes Richard. “From micro eye surgery scissors, through all your kitchen knives, slicers, blenders, and food processors, and right on up to large farming equipment and mower blades, if it is dull, chances are I can sharpen it.”

As a high school student, he landed a job as a butcher, learning the trade in a small Italian meat shop on Long Island. Learning how to keep his knives sharp sparked an interest in sharpening, which led him to pursue formal training. In the early 1990s, he realized his dream of owning his own business when he started Mister Edge Sharpening.

Today, from his shop in Gansevoort (Saratoga County), and his mobile “Mister Edge” van, he provides much needed services for homeowners, chefs, veterinarians, foresters, and more. “Carpenters and builders ask me to sharpen drill bits, router bits, handsaws, and circular saw blades. I also frequently work on lawn and garden tools, including hedge trimmers, hand tools, mower blades, and chainsaws.” He prides himself on being able to provide quality services to both residential and commercial customers at reasonable rates.

“At the market, I usually suggest that my customers drop off the items they need sharpened as soon as they arrive. By the time they are done with their shopping, their items are ready. I bring larger projects or items that can’t be sharpened on the truck back to the shop and return them the following week,” Richard explains.

Asked for a few tips regarding the proper way to care for kitchen knives, he is quick to answer. “Please, whatever you do, don’t put your knives in the dishwasher!” The heat cycle can destroy wooden handles as well as warp the steel, rendering knives useless.

He also suggests avoiding glass cutting boards. “Although they look pretty on the counter, they will quickly dull your knives.”

Lastly, a good way to check a knife for sharpness is the “ripe tomato test.” If the knife is sharp, it will cut through the skin smoothly when drawn across the tomato’s surface, with no downward pressure on the blade and little leaking juice.

In his spare time, Richard raises beef cattle at his Gansevoort property for his family’s consumption. “It’s a great hobby and something I enjoy doing with my daughter. I like having kids know where their food comes from.”

Find out more about Mister Edge by visiting him at the market, at www.mredgesharpening.com, on Facebook or by contacting him directly at 518-793-6724.

Craig Richard’s favorite recipe is a rib-eye steak, with a dry rub of seasonings, cooked medium-rare over the grill.

 

Rib-Eye Steak with Dry Rub Seasonings

 

Ingredients

1 rib-eye steak*

Dry rub seasonings of your choice

 

One possible combination for the rub:

1 ½ Tbsp. coarse salt

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. garlic powder*

1 tsp. smoked paprika

¼ to ½ tsp. crushed red pepper

 

Directions

Rub the outside of steak generously with the rub. Wrap steak in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 12 hours to improve flavor.

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush and oil grill rack to remove any build-up from previous uses.

Take the steaks out of the refrigerator about a half hour ahead of cooking. Leave wrapped on counter.

Before grilling, remove the plastic wrap and lightly brush the steaks with oil. Place steaks on a very hot grill to sear, and then move the steak to a cooler part of the grill to continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium rare.

Remember that grass-fed steaks will need a lower-heat, slower cooking procedure than grain-fed. (Ask the farmer where you are buying the steaks what the animals have been fed.)

If using a meat thermometer, cook until 120-135 degrees (depending on your preference for doneness).

Remove the steak from the grill and let rest in a warm spot for 7 to 8 minutes before carving and serving.

 

 

Filed Under: Seasonal Recipes

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Q: What are some of the health benefits associated with consuming mushrooms?

A: Mushrooms contain a multitude of medicinal compounds. The mushroom species Cordyceps militaris contains cordycepin, which increases your blood's ability to absorb and transport oxygen, improving exercise performance. Mukitake or Panellus serotinus possesses compounds that have shown in recent studies to improve liver function in people suffering from fatty liver disease. Reishi mushrooms improve immune health, warding off sickness and reducing inflammation. Other medicinal mushrooms include Turkey Tail, Chaga, Agarikon, Maitake, and Lions Mane.

Q: What inspired you to start selling mushrooms at the farmers' market?

A: We initially got our inspiration from a mushroom farm based in Tennessee called Mossy Creek Mushrooms. They have many videos on Youtube covering every aspect of operating a mushroom farm from building and maintaining equipment to harvesting and marketing mushrooms. Jacob has had an interest in growing mushrooms as a hobby for about eight years when he discovered a patch of oyster mushrooms growing in the wild. We got the opportunity to lease land in the beginning of 2021 and shortly after started selling at farmers’ markets.

Q: How do you recommend customers prepare and cook the mushrooms they purchase from you?

A: At our farmers markets we always provide printed recipes that utilize the mushrooms available during the current season. Like meat, mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as sautéing, roasting, and grilling to create a flavorful dish. One of our recent favorites is a Spicy Crispy Lion's Mane Sandwich- a thick slab of Lion's Mane mushroom battered and fried on a toasted bun with spicy mayo and pickles. This is a delicious take on a chicken sandwich made entirely of whole, natural produce. 

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