Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes

This time around I am making a recipe for Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes.

My husband is a pretty great guy, and he spoils me rotten.

So when this wonderful man kindly asks for thick cut ribeye steaks, I am more than willing to make them.

We have tried reverse seared steaks in the oven and were BIG fans.

Many restaurants sear steaks at a high temperature on both sides and then put them into an oven to finish cooking.

Reverse seared is exactly the opposite, the steaks go into the oven (or in this case my Traeger grill/smoker) at a low temperature first.

And then into the hot skillet or flat top over high heat to sear.

A must have for this recipe is thick cut steaks, at least 1 1/2 inches thick.

If you follow this recipe with a thinner steak it will be overcooked.

Here is how to make Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes

Season the steaks on all sides with kosher salt and pepper.

That’s all a really good cut of steak needs 🙂

Then set the Traeger on the smoke setting, which is around 180 degrees.

You could use this method on any smoker, really. Just by smoking it at the same 180 degree temp.

The steaks will smoke for 40 to 50 minutes.

The best way to determine when they are ready is with a thermometer.

All smokers fluctuate in temp.

For a medium doneness remove the ribeyes when they are at 110 degrees.

And yes, this color is perfectly normal and what you want to see.

So for the searing part you have options…

A flat top grill is what I am using. But you could also use a cast iron skillet.

Getting it preheated on high heat is going to be the key to getting a great sear.

Add some canola oil first and these will cook 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Again, the thermometer is going to be your friend here.

For medium, remove them when they are at 140 to 145 degrees and let them rest for a few minutes.

Increase or decrease cook times according to how you like your steak cooked.

Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes sure cured my husband’s craving for steak, and my son was a huge fan as well.

Since steak and potatoes go together so perfectly we served these with Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes…

SO good together!

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Hibachi Steak and Fried Rice

Traeger Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

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