[header] How to apply a dry rub to steak [title] Select the steaks. [substeps] There are many cuts of steak available, but not all are suited to being rubbed with a dry rub. The flavor of very thin steaks can easily be overwhelmed by a dry rub, so choose steaks that are thicker, at least 3/4 of an inch (2 cm). 
Cuts of steak with a bone in them tend to be more flavorful but require more time to cook. Look for cuts of steak that are well marbled with little or no connective tissue.