any experts say the rib eye is tops because of its marbling and its deep, savory flavor, making it a great match for spice rubs and marinades. Plus, the rib-eye steaks you’ll get at Whole Foods Market are 5-Step® Animal Welfare rated and come from beef raised with no antibiotics and no added growth hormones.

Naturally tender, rib eyes need just a sprinkling of salt and pepper and a hot grill to be great. Use this recipe for the basic principles of grilling the perfect steak no matter the cut.

This recipe for Grilled Smoked Tea Rib-Eye Steaks amps up the smokiness factor withlapsang souchong, a smoked black tea that lends powerful fragrance to these grilled steaks. While the classic combination of rosemary, garlic and balsamic vinegar make the marinade for these Tuscan-Style Grilled Steaks a sure-fire staple.

Make sure to stop by any of our US stores Friday through Sunday to pick up some delectable bone-in rib-eye steaks

What’s your favorite rub or marinade for rib eye? Or is it straight up salt and pepper for you? Let us know in the comments below.