Reverse Seared Ribeye

Reverse sear ribeye steak is evenly cooked meat that is tender with juices

The ribeye steak is a gourmet's delicacy. It has juicy flavour, is rich and satisfying, with a distinct tenderness that melts in the mouth.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 15

Total Time 1 10

Course Main Course

Servings

Equipment

Smoker
Grilling tools
Small pan
Basting brush
Meat thermometer optional

Ingredients

Ribeye steaks

1 kg bone-in ribeye steaks 4-5 cm thick (nicely marbled cuts will add tenderness and flavour)
2 tbsp olive oil or Dijon mustard
50 g spice rub of choice (Recommended: SPG, Big Tex or Smokey Espresso)

Garlic butter basting sauce (optional)

125 g butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 sprigs thyme
1 slice lemon peel

Instructions

Preheat smoker to 125 °C
Rub the olive oil or mustard over the steaks until they're thoroughly coated. The oil/mustard acts as a binder for the spices, which will stick to and coat the meat.
Generously season the steaks with the Big Dog Spice Rub of your choice and gently pat the spices onto the meat.
Place the steaks in the smoker and cook until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 55 °C
_Note:_{This will ensure a rare to medium-rare to medium ribeye steak}
Preheat the grill to 260 °C to finish the steaks as the garlic butter sauce is simmering.

Prepare garlic butter sauce

In a small pan, melt the butter.
Add thyme, garlic and lemon.
Simmer together for 2-3 minutes.

Finish the steaks

Place steaks on the hot grill and baste with the garlic butter sauce.
Remove steaks and allow to rest for at least a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Basting brush

For a unique basting brush, tie several sprigs of thyme to a wooden or stainless steel stick.

Resting your ribeye steaks

Resting the steaks is vital to allow the juices to redistribute, retaining moisture for tender meat. The steaks will stay warm as the temperature continues to rise a few degrees (a process called carry-over cooking).

Sides for ribeye steaks

You can pair your steak with your favourite vegetables or brush slices of hearty bread with garlic basting sauce and grill until light brown and crispy.

Keyword Barbeque, Smoked

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