Cedar-Planked Southwestern Steak

Directions

1. 1
   Immerse plank in water, placing a weight on top of plank to keep it submerged.
2. 2
   Soak at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, mix sugar and seasonings; rub onto both sides of steak.
4. 4
   Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 2 hours.
5. 5
   Preheat barbecue to high heat.
6. 6
   Grill steak 2 min.
7. 7
   on each side; remove from barbecue.
8. 8
   Remove plank from water; brush top with oil.
9. 9
   Top with steak.
10. 10
    Place on grate of barbecue; cover with lid.
11. 11
    Reduce barbecue to medium heat.
12. 12
    Grill 15 min.
13. 13
    or until medium doneness (160 degrees F), brushing steak with 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce for the last 5 min.
14. 14
    of the grilling time.
15. 15
    Remove steak from barbecue; discard plank.
16. 16
    Cover steak loosely with foil; let stand 5 min.
17. 17
    Cut steak into thin slices.
18. 18
    Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.