Reverse searing is for people who don’t like to take risks

by rockefellercalgary

27 Comments

  1. Mattyk182

    This Steak isn’t thick enough to reverse sear.

  2. dontbelewd

    Or for people with steaks 3x the thickness of yours

  3. TopDogBBQ

    Reverse searing is for people who like to cook thick steaks.

  4. Ultimatenub0049

    Don’t tell OP about sous vide…. He/she will be big mad!!

  5. DerelictDonkeyEngine

    This sub has an irrational hatred/misunderstand of what reverse searing even is.

    It’s for cuts much thicker than this…

  6. CoverMeWithPorkins

    The only thing I like more than reverse sear is lazy gatekeeping!

  7. phallicpressure

    I think this is one of the more appetizing steaks I’ve seen on here. I also like mine with white rice (short grain Japanese rice). Looks great!

  8. HuntPuzzleheaded4356

    Just looked up the difference.. I’ve been searing this whole time when I thought I was reverse searing lol

  9. kdizzzog

    Looks like you’re eating the shape of Africa! Looks great 👍🏼

  10. PrometheusAborted

    Looks great. Not sure why people are mad but that steak looks delicious.

  11. mexicantruffle

    At a certain thickness a steak becomes a roast.

  12. If you’re comparing reverse searing to just 1 stage “cooking in a pan” then yes it’s less risky. But if you’re comparing to “forward searing” (i.e., sear first then lower temp), then in my mind, reverse searing is actually riskier but has a higher reward.

    Reverse searing has the higher reward because in theory the cook-first stage helps prep for the sear. It also lets you do the resting pre-sear so you can eat it right away after searing. However, it’s riskier, because you have to account for the sear when you decide to stop the initial cook.

    “Forward” searing misses the benefits stated above, but allows you to get the sear done however you like it, and then just let it finish in a semi-automated way.

  13. ArcadeKingpin

    And who want to render a bunch of fat from their ribeye.

  14. bonervz

    Is there any difference in the final quality of sear whether it is a reverse or normal sear. Does searing and then finishing over indirect change the quality of the sear if it is sitting over indirect for some time?

    Reverse sear would be quicker to the plate, does it matter?

  15. ishootthedead

    I can’t be the only one who was wondering why there was a hole in the middle of that streak, can I? Oh it’s butter. Oh

  16. HeavyExplanation425

    That as perfect as any steak I’ve seen. 🏆

  17. That is a thin steak. No need to reverse sear.

  18. Pineapplepizzaracoon

    I did my first reverse sear with a 500g scotch filllet on charcoal yesterday. It will be the only way I cook my good steaks now. Was insanely good

  19. Cherrubim

    You cooked the entire continent of Africa and then put it next to a bed of rice. Big old pad of butter on the Democratic Nation of the Congo.

  20. queefplunger69

    This is funny. We moved in an apartment so had to put my grills in storage. Last night was the first time I pan seared some NY strips in a cast iron with some oil then butter and herbs and garlic. The way the meat just melts in your mouth, omg. I’m aware of the joke I just set someone up for, it’s my gift to you lol

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