Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes

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.

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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 đŸ™‚

seasoned ribeye steaks before cooking for traeger reverse seared ribeyes

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.

ribeye on traeger before smoking

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.

ribeye on traeger after smoking

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.

Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes

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.

Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes

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

SO good together!

Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes

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Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes

Traeger Reverse Seared Ribeyes starts with thick cut ribeyes on the Traeger grill and finished off on a flat top griddle or cast iron skillet

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Easy, Keto, Keto Friendly, Low Carb, Pellet Grill, Recipe, Reverse Sear, Reverse Seared, Ribeye, Steak, TikTok, Traeger
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 804 kcal
Author Cheri Renee

Ingredients

  • 2 thick cut ribeyes (1 1/2 inch thick)
  • kosher salt, pepper
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil (or another oil with a high smoke point)

Instructions

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

  2. Put the steaks on the Traeger grill/smoker that is set to the smoke setting (which is about 180 degrees) for 40 to 50 minutes.

    For medium steaks the temp should be around 110 degrees when you remove them.

  3. Preheat a flat top griddle or cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the canola oil and the steaks. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side.

    For medium steaks remove at 140 to 145 degrees. Increase or decrease cook times as needed for steak temperature preferences.

  4. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes before serving.

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