Cajun Steak with Apricot Orange Glaze

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lbs. tri-tip roast(s)
• Marinade:
• 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cajun Spice Mix
• Cajun Spice Mix:
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon each paprika, smoked paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, chili powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons each cayenne pepper, salt
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil, dried thyme, pepper
• Apricot Orange Glaze:
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon reserved Cajun Spices

Directions:

1. Spice Rub/Marinade: Whisk together Cajun Spice Mix. Combine 2 tablespoons with all Marinade
2. ingredients in a plastic bag. Pierce steak, add to bag, and massage. Marinate 8-24 hours.
3. For the glaze, whisk 1 teaspoon Reserved Cajun Spice Rub with all Apricot Orange Glaze ingredients in a
4. saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
5. Rub steak with remaining Cajun Spice Rub mixed with oil. Let sit at room temperature 30-60 minutes.
6. Grill at 400°F, searing each side 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F, grill 15 minutes, flip, then 10-20
7. minutes more. Aim for 135°F (medium rare) to 145°F (medium).
8. Rest steak 10 minutes, slice thinly across the grain. Serve with Apricot Orange Glaze.