Smoky, meaty, juicy and gobsmacking delicious! Today I’m making Smoked Ribeye Steak on our Pit Barrel Cooker Company Smoker using charcoal briquets and hickory chips. Show
Why Are Smoked Ribeyes the Best?While Ribeye Steak on the grill is terrific, smoking a steak gives it flavor that seriously can not be beat! Ribeyes have loads of flavor due to the higher fat content and marbeling. Adding that deeply penetrated, undeniable smoky flavor makes it the best steak for smoking in my opinion. Hands down. Plus, it’s easy! If you are a beginner, then this recipe is the one for you. You can not go wrong. Here’s What You’ll Needsteaks and seasoning
Basic Process for Smoking a Steak
Internal Temp for RibeyesBefore you start smoking your steak, you need to know what level of doneness you are going for! Around here, we like a rare or medium rare ribeye. For the best ribeye, try to avoid overcooking. External color is not a reliable measure of the internal temp of the meat. It is best to determine this using a meat thermometer. I recommend and endorse Thermoworks thermometers (not what’s pictured in the video for this page) as I feel they are the most reliable. When smoking, because the color can go more red than brown, always use an internal thermometer to know you have arrived at the correct doneness. Temp Chart:RARE – 120-130 MD. RARE – 130-135 MEDIUM – 135-145 MD. WELL – 145-155 WELL – 155 AND UP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)How Long Does It Take to Smoke a Ribeye? That will depend upon how thick your steak is and how done you want it to be. Assuming a 1″ thick steak and a 300ish smoking temp, you can expect a 20 +/- smoking time. What’s the Best Cut of Beef for Smoking? If you are a beginner with using a smoker, then please, do a ribeye first. Because of the marbled fat, you’ll find this an easy and quick piece of meat to smoke. It stays juicy and is more forgiving than lean cuts of meat. No need to marinate. What Seasonings Should I Use for Smoked Steak? You can use a seasoning blend that you find at the grocery or you can make your own with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. This combined with a sauce or an herbed butter makes a perfect steak. Do I Need to Use a Marinade on a Ribeye Steak? No, you really don’t need one. Ribeyes are very flavorful and juicy due to their natural state and you do not need to marinate this cut of meat. What Temp Should I Smoke My Steak? Every smoker is different and some have less control than others. For example, My Pit Barrel Smoker is hard to control to less than 300 and left to its own devices, it will stay at about 350. This will give you enough smoke to flavor the meat. Do I Need to Turn a Steak When I Smoke It? You do not need to flip a steak when you are smoking it and I recommend not flipping it or even removing the lid if you can avoid it. The heat circulates in the cooking drum (kind of like an oven) and therefore you do not need to flip it over. What Kind of Charcoal Do I Use? Plain Kingsford brand (preferred) charcoal. Do not use the self lighting type. Sams club has about the best deal for two large bags at a time. What Kind of Smoking Chips Do I Use? Use the smoking chunks rather than the chips for the best smoke. Hickory, Cherry, Mesquite are all favorites here. You can find them at the grocery store with the grilling charcoal. Smoking Steak vs. Grilling SteakEvery time we smoke a ribeye steak, Mr. Loaves and Dishes says, “Why didn’t we start doing this years ago” (he never recalls how many times I mentioned that I wanted a smoker in past years). Grilling gives your steak gives you…
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How Can I Get a Sear On My Steak?You’ll want to do a Reverse Sear on steak. If you really want a hard sear on your steak, then as your steak nears final temp, do one of the following:
What Kind of Smoker Do I Use?The Smoker I use comes from the Pit Barrel Cooker Company. It’s a heavy duty, quality product that I’ve been using for a while now. There are a variety of smokers out on the market, and you’ll need one that is right for you. There are electric smokers, pellet smokers and others. Mine is a charcoal smoker and that is the flavor that I personally prefer. Plus, it’s easy to use. You can learn more about the type of smoker I use here at the Pit Barrel Cooker Company. Just so you know, I believe in them so much that I’m now an affiliate for them, so if you decide to purchase through this link, I do get a commission but that doesn’t change your price at all. Thank you! PIT BARREL COOKER COMPANY Tips and Tricks
The Steak
Pro TipsFor Tremendous Flavor
To Make a Special DishWarm your dinner plates as the steaks smoke so that your dinner will retain its heat. You can do so by placing oven safe dishes in the oven on the lowest temp or if you have sturdy ceramic plates, set on the stop of the smoker for the last few minutes. Use the Remaining CharcoalWe certainly LOVE to use the remaining heat in the smoker by putting bacon on to smoke after we take the steaks off. Most importantly, You literally can’t over do the bacon on the smoker and once it cools, just place in a resealable plastic bag to use on sandwiches, salads and with breakfast for the rest of the week! Check out the video below to see how. What Goes With Smoked Ribeye Steak?Anything you normally enjoy with your steak will go great with a smoked ribeye. As a result, we LOVE creamed mushrooms, sweet potato fries and a big green salad with ours! Yum! If You Enjoyed This Recipe for Smoked Ribeye Steak You Might Also Enjoy…
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TEMP CHART: Rare: 120-130 Medium Rare: 130-135 Medium: 135-145 Medium Well: 145-155 Well: 155 and up PRO TIPS:
Nutrition Facts Smoked Ribeye Steak Amount Per Serving (8 oz) Calories 490 Calories from Fat 288 % Daily Value* Fat 32g49% Saturated Fat 14g70% Cholesterol 138mg46% Sodium 947mg39% Potassium 670mg19% Carbohydrates 4g1% Fiber 1g4% Sugar 2g2% Protein 46g92% Vitamin A 81IU2% Vitamin C 1mg1% Calcium 22mg2% Iron 4mg22% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Aren’t these lovely words? I think so. I hope you’ll share. Psalms 143:8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul Peanut butter Cheerio Bars Rosemary Water How long does it take to smoke a steak at 225?Smoke your cut of choice at 225 degrees F for about 45 mins to 1 hour, or until it's almost at your desired doneness. 2. Remove steak from the grill and increase the temperature to High.
How long does it take to smoke a ribeye at 250?Preheat a smoker to 250f. Cover the steak thoroughly with Hardcore Carnivore Black seasoning, then place it into the smoker. Smoke the steak until it reaches an internal temperature of 125f, about 90 minutes.
How long does a ribeye take at 225?When smoking a ribeye steak, we recommend first dry brining your steak, seasoning it, smoking it at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 to 60 minutes, letting it sit while you increase your grill temperature to 500 degrees, then searing it until it's cooked to medium-rare.
What temp should I smoke my ribeye at?Preheat smoker to 220-225°F using your favorite wood chips, I like to use cherry, oak, or hickory. Place thermometer in steak. Once your smoker is at temperature, place ribeyes in smoker. Cook steaks until they reach an internal temperature of 110-115°F, remove from smoker*.
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