1-First, prepare your setup by mixing ¼ cup whiskey, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a bowl. Coat the 2 ribeye steaks, each 1 to 1½ inches thick, in this marinade and let them sit for at least an hour.

2-Next, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steaks and cook until they reach your desired doneness, flipping once for even cooking.

3-During cooking, toss in a splash of apple cider vinegar to help create that blackened maple glaze it’s the secret to that amazing flavor! Once done, let the steaks rest for a few minutes. For more steak tips, check out our guide on perfect ribeye steaks for extra inspiration.